RAISE for Women in Academia

Resources, Advice, Insight, Support and Empowerment (RAISE)

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A myriad of challenges faced in academic medicine

While the representation in academic medicine is growing, those working in academia still face unique barriers to success. Inadequate mentorship, discrimination, and lack of a work-life balance contribute to career dissatisfaction, burnout, and ultimately under-representation in senior faculty and leadership roles.

To address these challenges, we launched the RAISE program to connect professionals in academia with industry leaders and career development experts who can share practical guidance and support, covering a wide range of topics relevant to professional growth. RAISE programming offers an interactive model for sharing knowledge, skills, and resources needed to thrive and lead in academia. Each month, we will offer a brief didactic from content experts, a short case presentation illustrating a challenge faced by professionals in academia, and an interactive discussion with panelists and participants.

All are welcome and participation is FREE!

Case Submissions

If you are interested in submitting a case to be discussed during a RAISE session, click on the button below.

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See the full list of didactic recordings here!

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Session 44: April 16, 2025

Session didactic: “From Great to Even Better: Coaching Strategies for Professional Advancement”

    • Didactic Presenter: Jay Mehta, MD, MSEd
    • Guest Facilitator: Elizabeth Viglianti, MD, MPH, MSc
    • Moderator: Maya Iyer, MD, MEd, FAAP

Session 43: March 19, 2025 March 2025 Quote Graphic

Session didactic: “Managing Overwhelm and Emotional Regulation”

    • Didactic Presenter: Priyanka Venkataraman, MD, FACOG
    • Guest Facilitator: Sean Hubbard, PhD
    • Moderator: Krystle Gabele, MA

Session 42: February 19, 2025 February 2025 Quote Graphic

Session didactic: “Core Business Skills for Women in Academia: Negotiation 101”

    • Didactic Presenter: Carrie L.H. Atcheson, MD, MPH, FASA
    • Guest Facilitator: Sean Hubbard, PhD
    • Moderator: Beth Wueste, PhD, MAEd, C-TAGME, LSSBB

Session 41: November 13, 2024November 2024 Quote Graphic

Session didactic: “Rethinking Imposter Syndrome”

    • Didactic Presenter: Linda G. Solis, PhD
    • Guest Facilitator: Emily A. Vail, MD, MSc
    • Moderator: Amanda Brosnan, MPAS, MPH, PA-C

Session 40: October 15, 2024October 2024 Quote Graphic

Session didactic: “Addressing Harassment in Academic Medicine”

    • Didactic Presenter: Elizabeth Viglianti, MD, MPH, MSc
    • Guest Facilitator: Carrie Atcheson, MD, MPH
    • Moderator: Beth Wueste, PhD, MAEd, C-TAGME, LSSBB

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Session didactic: “Neuropsychology and Whole Health for Women”

    • Didactic Presenter: April Wiechmann, PhD, FNAP
    • Guest Facilitator: Kenya Samuels, MPAS, PA-C
    • Moderator: Beth Wueste, PhD, MAEd, C-TAGME, LSSBB