
Women in Academic Emergency Medicine

OUR
MISSION
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To provide a support system for female emergency medicine residents, fellows, and attendings through mentorship, education, and outreach.

Welcome to Women in Academic emergency Medicine (WAM!)—a group of female emergency medicine residents, fellows, and attendings here at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Working in the emergency department has its challenges, and some of these challenges are unique to women. As a group, we serve as a support network to address these needs and help female physicians find a balance between careers, families, friends, and wellness. We have quarterly meetings to discuss a variety of topics, including work-life integration, contract negotiations, gender microaggressions, and wellness. We also seek opportunities for outreach in the local community and beyond.
Past Events
October 28, 2021
"The Art of Negotiations"
Shari Barkin, MD, MSHS
January 27, 2022
Alumni Panel Discussion
Holiday Cookie Exchange
WAM! Leadership
Upcoming Events
18
Dinner with Grand Rounds Speaker Dr. Abra Fant
APR
Time: 6:00pm
Location: TBD
5
WAM! Female Resident and Faculty Spring Retreat
MAY
Time: 9am–2pm
Location: Tara Overbeeke's home
With workshop by mixed media artist Wayne Brezinka. Lunch is included.
16
Virtual Welcome for Incoming Female Residents
May
Time: 6p
Location: Virtual
WAM! Co-Leaders

Dr. Tara Overbeeke
tara.m.overbeeke@vumc.org

Dr. Joan Henning
joan.henning@vumc.org

Dr. Kendra Parekh
kendra.parekh@vumc.org

Dr. Priyanka Sista
priyanka.sista@vumc.org
Resident Liaisons

Dr. Sarah Kilborn
sarah.kilborn@vumc.org

Dr. Alexa Thomas
alexa.thomas@vumc.org

Dr. Katelyn Latuska
katelyn.latuska@vumc.org

Dr. Madeline Clyde
madeline.clyde@vumc.org



