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