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Women in Academic Emergency Medicine

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OUR 
MISSION

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

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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 17, 2022

Pumpkin Carving Night​

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May 16, 2022

Virtual Welcome for Incoming Female Residents

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May 5, 2022

WAM! Female Resident and Faculty Spring Retreat

Upcoming Events

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Percy Warner Park Hike

Jan

Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Percy Warner Park

13

Galentine's Night

Feb

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: TBD

4

Annual Female Faculty and Resident Retreat

May

Time: 9:00 AM
Location: TBD

WAM! Co-Leaders

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

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Dr. Kendra Parekh
kendra.parekh@vumc.org

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Dr. Joan Henning
joan.henning@vumc.org

Resident Liaisons

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Dr. Sarah Kilborn
sarah.kilborn@vumc.org

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Dr. Alexa Thomas
alexa.thomas@vumc.org

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Dr. Katelyn Latuska
katelyn.latuska@vumc.org

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Dr. Madeline Clyde
madeline.clyde@vumc.org

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