Division of Biology and Medicine
Office of Women in Medicine & Science

About

The Office of Women in Medicine and Science (OWIMS) offers programs and resources for all members of the campus community interested in exploring issues around women and gender in the fields of medicine and science.

The Office of Women in Medicine and Science (OWIMS) at Brown is dedicated to issues related to women faculty, residents, students and trainees, and is open to any member of the campus community interested in issues around women and gender in the fields of medicine and science without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and under University policies.

The Office’s primary areas of focus are:

  • Professional advancement
  • Career planning
  • Professional/faculty development
  • Mentorship programs
  • Networking
  • Recognition programs
  • Diversity and gender equity
  • Women’s health research and education
The Women in Medicine Mentor Program promotes connections between medical students at The Warren Alpert Medical School early in their educational and professional studies with interested physicians based at Brown-affiliated hospitals and in the community.
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The Office of Women in Medicine and Science hosts a full program of events aimed at facilitating career advancment and professional growth.
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Mission

The mission of the Office of Women in Medicine and Science is to foster academic and professional growth across the campus community by exploring the dynamics of women and gender in medicine and science.

Contact

Katherine Sharkey, MD, PhD
Associate Dean for Gender Equity
Associate Professor of Medicine & Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Ph: 401.863.2450
Fax: 401.863.2940
katherine_sharkey@brown.edu

Laura Henriques
Administrative Coordinator

laura_henriques@brown.edu

Email

officeofwomeninmedicineandsci@brown.edu

Campus Location

300 Richmond Street
Providence, RI 02903
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Mailing Address

300 Richmond Street
Box G-R210
Providence, RI 02912