- September 21, 2026
Spotlight Series: Janitza Montalvo-Ortiz, PhD
- September 21, 2026
Spotlight Series: Sharon Ostfeld-Johns, MD, IBCLC
- September 21, 2026
Spotlight Series: Shaili Gupta, MBBS, MHS
Committee on the Status of Women in Medicine (SWIM)
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The Committee on the Status of Women in Medicine (SWIM) faculty affinity group was founded in 1975 to address issues related to gender equality at the Yale School of Medicine. SWIM works to raise awareness of issues relevant to faculty at the School of Medicine, and to advocate for faculty with respect to these issues. SWIM meets regularly with the Dean to address issues and work together on ongoing initiatives critical to ensuring gender equity at the School of Medicine.
Issues that SWIM has identified as critically important to women faculty include:
- The "climate" - building a supportive environment, both professional and social - for faculty at Yale
- Improving access to leadership roles
- Pursuing expanded efforts for outreach, recruitment, and retention of faculty members
- Compensation equity for all
SWIM consists of the Executive Board and departmental liaisons. All YSM faculty are welcome to attend committee meetings. For more information, contact Committee.SWIM@yale.edu.
50 Years of Progress for Women at Yale School of Medicine
Starting in 1975 with the Office of Women in Medicine to the present day, visit this interactive timeline for the full spectrum of activities.
Resources
Visit the resources page for opportunities in women's research, communications, articles, and many other resources.
SWIM Calendar
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Oct 202614Wednesday
Yale Only
Oct 202626Monday
Yale Only Jeffrey S. Flier, MD
Nov 20265Thursday
Yale Only Erica Spatz, MD, MHS
Nov 202610Tuesday
Everyone Benjamin Doolittle, MD, MA Div
Dec 202611Friday
Yale Only Uma Phatak, MD, MHS - Susan Kashaf, MD, MPH
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Our mission is to foster the academic career development and advancement of faculty and learners in medicine and biomedical sciences in their research, teaching, clinical, and leadership roles.
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of everyone by studying the health of women and examining health differences between and among women and men.
Our mission is to support a YSM community that is empowered to transform health care and biomedical science. We strive to create an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students whose voices and contributions are valued and respected.
OAPD is committed to helping faculty at Yale School of Medicine thrive in their research, educational, and clinical careers.
The 100-year Anniversary of Women at YSM Symposium Celebration and Reflection was a success.