UVA COWIMS

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Thanks to all who joined our COWIMS session: Conflict Resolution! We are grateful to our moderators, Dr. Bielinsky, and Dr. Aboagye, and our panelists, Dr. Cross, Ms. Danehy, Dr. Huang, and Dr. Weaver, for sharing insights and tools for navigating workplace conflict.

Thank you to our moderator, Dr. McManus, and panel—Dr. Bell, Dr. Conaway, Dr. Peirce-Cottler, and Ms. Ayers—for a thoughtful and engaging discussion during yesterday’s session, How to Mentor Wisely and Well: Stories and Insights from Experienced Mentors in Academic Medicine.

COWIMS hosted a wonderful fall reception last week, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came out to connect, celebrate, and support our community! It was a fantastic evening filled with great conversations, new connections, and plenty of energy.

Thank you to all our panelists for generously sharing your time, insights, and expertise — your contributions made this event a great success. Over 50 faculty attended and gained valuable tips and strategies on navigating the promotion process. More to come!

The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is proud to recognize Wendy Lynch, PhD, as May’s Woman of the Month. Dr. Lynch, is being honored for her pioneering research in the field of addiction neuroscience. Learn more here: ow.ly/khvz50VX5mw

COWIMS proudly recognizes the exceptional creativity of Tuyet-Minh Tran, a Class of 2025 med student. She used her passion for paper quilling to create “An Ode to Anatomical Donors,” a stunning piece that mimics muscle fibers. ow.ly/pFtz50VPqCm

Dr. Laurie Archbald-Pannone, a member of the UVA COWIMS (Committee on Women in Medicine and Science), recently discussed the importance of avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages to support healthy aging in an article featured on HuffPost. Read more here: ow.ly/5ehr50VPb7Q

Huge congratulations to Dr. Alyssa Mixon for being recognized as a 2025 Innovator & Influencer by AAPMR! Your hard work and dedication to advancing PM&R are truly inspiring. The COWIMS community is proud to celebrate your leadership and impact in PM&R! ow.ly/HgA250VOMsq

The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is honored to recognize Dr. Xuemei Huang, as the COWIMS April Woman of the Month. Thanks for all your contributions and for setting a great example for women in medicine and science! Learn more here: ow.ly/PGRk50Uor56

Come join COWIMS and Dia Bond, as she presents techniques from her book, Ask Like an Auctioneer, that prepares professionals, to ask for more and leave nothing on the table. She’s been featured on CNBC Make It, Forbes and Fast Company. Register here: med.virginia.edu/faculty-affair…

Come join COWIMS and learn how to design a strategic ask using Dia’s 6-step framework. She will share two of the most powerful story frameworks for setting up those asks. Register here: ow.ly/z9LI50Vy4zu

Doctor’s do so much more than provide healthcare. They provide a network of community, and a means of resources and tools for patients and caregivers. Happy Doctor’s Day to our providers that give of so many hours, miss family functions, and put others health first.

Thank you to our moderators and panelists for yesterday's COWIMS Setting Boundaries event. Close to thirty attended. Participants learned from each other and the panelists shared some of their own experiences that taught them how to navigate this issue.

The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is honored to recognize Dr. Amy Mathers, as the March COWIMS Woman of the Month. Thanks for setting a great example for women in medicine and science! Learn more here: ow.ly/qYSO50VlFzB

COWIMS member Dr. Kim Penberthy, PhD, MA, was featured across Virginia and on national TV stations discussing how daylight saving time can affect mental health. Learn more here: ow.ly/tKWk50VhauS

REGISTER HERE: ow.ly/IRSY50UTpkP. Come join us for a panel discussion, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12:00noon-1:00pm in the Education Resource Building, Meeting Room 6.

Learn more about COWIMS Steering Committee Member Dr. Laurie Archbald-Pannone who was featured in Medicine in Motion. ow.ly/q7AY50VbTQa

The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is honored to recognize Dr. Wendy Novicoff, as the COWIMS February Woman of the Month (WOM). Thank you Dr. Novicoff for all you do for our faculty, staff, and students! Learn more here: ow.ly/PGRk50Uor56

Last evening, the Committee on Women in Medicine and Science hosted a sponsorship event. Attendees shared their professional goals and aspirations. This event was a great networking opportunity to connect with potential sponsors and mentors.

REGISTER HERE: ow.ly/IRSY50UTpkP. Come join us for a panel discussion, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12:00noon-1:00pm in the Education Resource Building, Meeting Room 6.