Women Faculty Leadership Series 2: Building a Successful Academic Career

Building a Successful Academic Career: Learning When to Say No and When to Say Yes

In this session you will hear from a faculty leader who struggled with saying no early in her career. In addition to sharing her experience Dr. Goff will provide guidance for faculty who may have similar struggles. Participants will learn to critically evaluate professional opportunities, as well as consider when having the courage to say no could lead to more productive and satisfying careers as faculty members.

Speaker: Barbara Goff, MD
Chair and Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Surgeon-in-Chief, UWMC

The UW SoM Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Committee hosts 6 annual workshops on Women Faculty Leadership as well as Reproductive Healthcare & Family Support. These workshops aim to create a community for women faculty throughout the SoM, build leadership skills, and provide a space for women faculty explore topics that impact their careers in academic medicine. Additionally, the WIMS committee hosts an annual Women Faculty Day. This is an all-day event, the theme changes each year but every Women Faculty Day features a keynote speaker, networking opportunities, and talks specific to women faculty in academic medicine.