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Summer
2019
Voice
of Women in Medicine
Page
5 Page
12 Page
AGM update
and see you Congratulations
27
in Ottawa to Members! Get involved!
2
Summer
2019
President’s Update
Dr. Shahin Jaffer, hosted from Guns. One of our
many events in February members, Dr. Barbara
in Toronto and Vancouver Kane, was a witness to
to increase awareness of the Senate Standing
women’s cardiac health. Committee on National
Our Women, Peace and Security and Defence.
Security Committee,
lead by Dr. Nahid Azad, Dr. Anne Niec and I met
has appealed to medical with Dr. Harriet MacMillan,
schools to improve founding director of
abortion training for the VEGA Project; a
doctors. They have national organization
championed women’s which provides education
reproductive rights by and resources to health
writing several articles professionals to help
This has been a busy on our blog. They have stop the circle of intimate
year for us. Our advocacy also supported Canadian partner violence and
groups are stronger than Doctors for Protection family violence. We
ever as we continue to
advocate, grow, explore
new horizons and partners
and redefine ourselves.
We had a successful
Second Annual HPV
Awareness Week -
#CANADAvsHPV with
a kick off on Parliament
Hill on October 1, 2018
and student events at
University of Toronto
and University of British
Columbia. Our Women’s
Cardiovascular and
Cerebrovascular Health
group, lead by
3
Summer
2019
will be partnering with student essay contest been re-instated with a lot
the VEGA Project and in on gender equity and of help from our National
January we formed another diversity. We received Executive Coordinator,
advocacy committee on amazing heartwarming Kalin McCluskey, and
Gender Based Violence and some heart wrenching Dr. Brittany Dyer. We
and Family Violence. stories from our students. thank those of you who
We are thrilled that In the following pages, are serving as mentors,
Dr. MacMillan will be you’ll hear from our winner, for your willingness to
providing a workshop Darby Little of University be a part of this program
at our AGM in Ottawa of Toronto. The essays which is such a vital part
this September. received were fantastic of who we are here at
and prove once again that the FMWC.
We continue to focus as women physicians we
on promotion of gender have the power and ability I thank our National
equity in medicine. to influence, educate Student Reps for their
Dr. Bev Johnson along and inspire – hopefully hard work and enthusiasm.
with Dr. Gigi Osler of to the point that sexual Students continue to bring
the CMA held a web- harassment in medicine is new life and ideas into our
based panel discussion no longer tolerated. organization as evidenced
in February to get the by two new awards
conversation going. I We are excited that our suggested by students:
met with the Canadian mentorship program has The Wellness Challenge
Federation of Medical
Students in April to speak
about gender
in medical leadership.
Our organization,
along with MWIA, CMA,
Joule, and Women in
Global Health held a side
event on Empowering
Women Physician Leaders
at the Women Deliver
Conference held in
Vancouver this past June.
Thanks to Dr. Charissa
Patricelli and Dr. Bev
Johnson we had our first
4
Summer
2019
showing members from including as President. fantastic speakers, our
across the country doing We hope to see as many AGM this year includes
what they love most. And of you as possible in New a special screening of
our new Student Branch York, and look forward to The Gender Lady: The
Award which will recognize bringing back inspiration Fabulous Dr. May Cohen.
the work and initiatives of a and lessons learned. This screening will be
Student Branch. followed by a panel
Our own Annual General discussion with the Gender
As I write this message, Meeting and Educational Lady herself!
we are preparing for the Assembly will be held in I know that across
Centennial Congress of Ottawa from September Canada there are so
our Mother organization, 20–22, 2019 with the many members doing
MWIA, in New York City. theme of The Future of remarkable things that
This Congress will bring Women in Medicine & we do not always have
together delegates from Healthcare: Our Aptitude the opportunity to hear
95 countries to hear and Our Influence. about. Please let us know
fabulous keynote Under the direction of what is happening in your
presentations and share President-Elect, Dr. Clover life or community; or even
experiences about Hemans, this program is better: write a blog or
gender-based violence, sure to thrill and excite. newsletter article to share.
cervical cancer, leadership, We have details in the We want to continue to
and even feature tours following pages, but be YOUR voice!
of the United Nations. along with a line up of
A special congratulations Hoping to see every one
to Dr. Vivien Brown from in Ottawa in September!
Toronto who will be
inaugurated as MWIA Sincerely,
North American Vice
President. And of course,
it’s a bitter sweet meeting
as Dr. Shelley Ross from
Vancouver will be retiring
as Secretary General, a
role which she has filled
for the past twelve years, Dr. Kathee Andrews,
following years of service MD, MCFP, NCMP
on the MWIA Executive, President, FMWC
5
Summer
2019
An invitation from your
President-Elect
at the new Ottawa Art collaborate with women
Gallery! The theme for from medicine, science
this year is: The Future and social science.
of Women in Medicine
and Healthcare— We will meet and learn
Our Aptitude and with trail blazing power
Our Influence. houses. Dr. May Cohen,
beloved Canadian
Women are a force to be and international icon
reckoned with. We have will be part of the
the intelligence, drive panel discussion on
and aptitude to catalyze gender, equity and
momentous change. This health following the
year, our conference kicks special screening of
off with the powerful the documentary film,
message by Dr. Ivy The Gender Lady, The
Bourgeault, that “Gender. Fabulous May Cohen.
Always. Matters”. Our Dr Lisa Calder and a
outstanding presenters will public educator from
address how to implode the Ottawa Rape Crisis
barriers, identify the Centre will teach us about
strengths, expertise and women’s health, safety,
Dear Colleagues,
collective wisdom that we research and gender.
do indeed have, as we Top research abstracts
As chair of the AGM and
Educational Assembly
planning committee, I
would like to personally
invite you to the 96th
Federation of Medical
Women of Canada’s AGM
and National Conference
in our nation’s capital,
6
Summer
2019
from leading trainees will explore “Closing So please join us in
will be presented in a the Gender Gap” Ottawa where together
fast moving, competitive through confidence we will demonstrate that
format. Our closing plenary and resilience training”. the “magnitude of our
will excite and inspire with aptitude is the force to
stimulating and thought- Our Saturday Night influence our future”.
provoking discourse from Social will celebrate and
Drs. Angel Foster and recognize women leaders Warmly,
Danielle Martin. of distinction, along with
food, fun and dancing in
Pre-conference Workshops the Byward Market.
will enlighten us by
Dr. Harriet MacMillian This year’s meeting
speaking on the promises scholarship,
VEGA Project (providing inspiration, collaboration
healthcare providers and jubilation for Clover Hemans,
with the tools to help everyone—women and President-Elect,
victims of abuse) and allies—at every stage Federation of Medical
Adele Tevlin, who of their career. Women of Canada
“When I was a medical student at McMaster University, I was
introduced to the Federation of Medical Women of Canada
by Dr. May Cohen.
I was taken aback by the warm welcome we received and
the support for us ‘lowly’ (as we saw ourselves) medical
students by the inspirational and successful women
present. Over the years I have had the pleasure of attending
wonderful educational events that helped me grow both
personally and professionally and to network with other like-
minded women in my medical community. It is a gift I felt very
strongly about passing on to the next generation of medical women. As I see the
passion and keen intelligence in these young Women, I know that the profession will
continue to be in good hands, and that the Federation will continue to grow.”
Dr. Claudia Hubbes, MD, FCFP
Proud sponsor of 5 medical students for FMWC, Family
Physician at the Rosemount FHO Assistant Professor, Visit our website for more testimonials!
Dept of Family medicine at the University of Ottawa.
The Future of Women in Medicine & Healthcare:
Our Aptitude and Our Influence 7
Summer
2019
Ottawa Art Gallery
September 20 – 22, 2019
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | Ottawa Art Gallery
8:30 – 12:00 2018-19 Annual Board Meeting (Directors only) OAG Boardroom
12:00 – 13:00 Registration Sky Lounge
12:00 – 13:00 Sponsored Lunch and Learn Seminar Alma Duncan
Pre-Conference Workshops - (Separate registration required) Alma Duncan
13:00 – 14:30 Dr. Harriet MacMillan – Recognizing and Responding Safely to Family Violence
15:00 – 16:30 Adele Tevlin of Adele Wellness – Closing the Gender Gap through Confidence & Resilience Training
16:30 – 17:-00 Past-President’s Council OAG Boardroom
17:00 – 18:00 Meet and Greet for Trainees [SOCIAL] TBD
Cocktail Reception & Conference Welcome Alma Duncan
18:30 – 20:00 (Open to all attendees – hors d’oeuvres & drinks provided)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | Ottawa Art Gallery
6:30 – 7:00 Registration & Breakfast Sky Lounge
7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast Symposium Alma Duncan
8:00 – 9:10 Annual General Meeting Alma Duncan
9:10 – 9:20 Opening Remarks
Opening Plenary
9:20 – 10:05 Dr. Ivy Bourgeault – Gender. Always. Matters.
10:05 – 10:45 Nutrition Break – Student and Resident Posters & Visit our Sponsors Sky Lounge
Plenary 1 – Our Aptitude Alma Duncan
10:45 – 11:25 Dr. Lisa Calder – Future of Women in Medicine and Healthcare: Buckle Up and Put on your Shades
11:25 – 12:05 Stay Tuned!
12:05 – 13:30 Luncheon Alma Duncan
Documentary Screening “The Gender Lady” and Q&A Session with Documentarians Alma Duncan
13:30 – 14:30 Dr. Barbara Lent and Dr. Cheryl Levitt
14:30 – 15:15 Nutrition Break – Student & Resident Posters & Visit our Sponsors Sky Lounge
15:15 – 16:30 Gender and Health Q&A Panel Feat. Dr. May Cohen Alma Duncan
Additional panellists to be announced soon!
18:30 –21:30 Saturday Night Social Jackson
Join us for a fabulous night of recognizing women physician leaders, fun, food, and dancing in the
Byward Market (Separate Registration Required)
SunDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | Ottawa Art Gallery
7:00 – 7:30 Registration Sky Lounge
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast Symposium Alma Duncan
8:30 – 9:00 Top Student & Resident Abstract Research Presentations Alma Duncan
Plenary 2 – Our Influence Alma Duncan
9:00 – 9:40 Dr. Ally Crockford – Supporting those facing Sexual Violence
9:40 – 10:10 Nutrition Break – Student & Resident Posters & Visit our Sponsors Sky Lounge
Closing Plenary – Our Influence Alma Duncan
10:10 – 10:50 Dr. Angel Foster – Abortion, politics, and the pill that promised to change everything: The global
journey of mifepristone
10:50 – 11:30 Dr. Danielle Martin – The Future of Medicine: How Women Physicians Can Help Lead the Revolution
11:30 – 11:45 Closing Remarks Alma Duncan
12:00 – 13:15 2019-2020 Board of Directors Meeting (Directors only – lunch provided) OAG Boardroom
Register Today at
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Federation of Medical Women of Canada
Summer
2019
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2019
NETWORKING ENGAGING TALKS
Join us for all this AND MORE
CELEBRATING LEADERS COMMUNITY
at the 2019 FMWC AGM
THE FUTURE OF WOMEN IN MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE:
OUR APTITUDE & OUR INFLUENCE
The FMWC’s AGM is a once a year opportunity to highlight the talents, aptitude and collaborative
power of women allied in medicine and healthcare. Clinicians, scientists, social scientists and
compassionate healers achieve more, together! This conference is a weekend of stimulating
educational discussions and networking among women in health care from across the country and
disciplines!
September 20 – 22, 2019 REGISTER NOW AT
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with videos and games, as
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as a handbook, are intended resources,for including
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session, Adele will teach real skills that enhance resiliency
session, Adele will teach real skills that enhance resiliency and and self-self- This is a preconference worksho
efficacy so participants may reach their full potential as leaders – for the
for FMWC’s 2019 AGM.
the FMWC’s 2019 AGM.
efficacy so participants may reach their full potential as leaders –
both personally and professionally.
both personally and professionally.
10
Summer
2019Meeting, Ottawa ON
2019 Annual General
The Future of Women in Medicine: Our Aptitude and Our Influence
September 20th- 22nd, 2019
CALL FOR MEDICAL STUDENT
AND RESIDENT ABSTRACTS
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:59pm EST.
FMWC seeks to be the networking and professional development home for all
Canadian women in the medical profession while being the preeminent advocate
for women’s health across Canada.
The FMWC AGM is attended by women physicians and allied health professionals in
all fields of medicine. The presentations include seminars on: leadership, networking,
work-life balance, and career transitions. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase
your work and network with specialists from across the province and country.
FMWC is now accepting abstracts for the Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, ON.
Abstract submission is open to medical students and residents who are current FMWC
members (register at: www.fmwc.ca). Submissions will NOT be considered if the
presenter is not a member of the FMWC. However, registration for the conference
can be postponed until after you have received confirmation of acceptance of the
abstract for presentation. Please note that it is acceptable for a co-author to present
the poster. We encourage poster topics related to sex and gender differences,
enriching women physician’s leadership, interprofessional collaboration in medicine
and women’s health issues.
We invite you to submit
your abstracts here.11
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2019
Submissions will undergo peer student abstracts for a prize based on
review and selected abstracts will the following criteria:
be invited to participate in our poster
• Clarity and depth of writing
session (Sunday, September 23rd,
9:40-10:10 AM). The author of the top • Ability of the abstract to
two abstracts will be awarded an stimulate discussion
opportunity to give a formal oral • Relevance to women’s health issues
presentation at the AGM, which will • Overall impression of the abstract
occur on Sunday, September 22nd
from 8:30-9:00 AM. Please note: by submitting an abstract,
you are giving consent for the FMWC
The abstract limit is 250 words (not to include your abstract in a pamphlet
including title, authors, and affiliations) which will be available in print at
and submissions should be formatted the AGM and will be posted on the
using the following headings: FMWC website.
• Background and Objectives
Questions can be forwarded to Lauren Kan
• Methods
• Results and Discussion Organizers: Danusha Jebanesan -
• Conclusions National Resident Representative;
Lauren Kan, Dalia Karol, Meera
The organizing committee will be Mahendiran, Lily Park – National
selecting the top resident and medical Student Representatives.
Ask us how you can
sponsor a student.
It only costs $25 to
gift a FMWC student
membership.12
Summer
2019
2019 Award Winners
Congratulations to the This year’s Honourary clinical, and academic
2019 Award Winners! member is expertise. She is the
Dr. Danielle Martin. author of Better Now:
FMWC 6 Big Ideas to Improve
Honourary Dr. Danielle Martin is the Health of all
Executive Vice-President Canadians, released in
Member
and Chief Medical 2017 and is a frequent
Executive of Women’s health contributor at
This award is presented
College Hospital in the CBC. Dr. Martin
annually to a person
Toronto and an Associate frequently provides her
who has rendered
Professor at the University expertise and formal
outstanding service
of Toronto. She is a advice to lawmakers both
to one or more of
nationally-known leader nationally and abroad.
medicine, women’s
in Canada’s health system
health, and/or women
given her blend of policy, May Cohen Award
physician’s fields.
The May Cohen Award
is presented annually to
the FMWC Full Member
that best personifies the
legacy of Dr. May Cohen
and her unique ability
to transfer the FMWC
vision into living
action in support of
women physicians and
women’s health.
This award is
being presented
to Dr. Anne Niec
Dr. Anne Niec is a
Professor at McMaster
University in the13
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2019
Department of Pediatrics, Violence Committee. or resident – wishing
and long-time member Dr. Niec is known for her to further her medical
of the Board of Directors sound, calm, balanced education or complete
at the Federation of ideas and expertise and temporary work in an
Medical Women of an ability to make under serviced, rural
Canada. At McMaster everyone from learners location or developing
she serves as director of to senior doctors feel country or present an
the Child Advocacy and welcome and included. original paper at a medical
Assessment Program and meeting, with priority
the Gender and Health Margaret given to Medical Women’s
Initiative at the Faculty International Association
Owen-Waite
of Health Sciences. With (MWIA) meetings.
the Federation, Dr. Niec
Memorial Fund
has served as Honourary This award is
The Margaret Owen-Waite
Secretary, President, being presented
Memorial Fund (MOWMF)
and currently chairs the to Dr. Amy Gausvik.
provides a $1,000.00
Membership Committee
scholarship to a
and co-chairs the Gender Dr. Amy Gausvik is a rural
FMWC practicing
Based Violence and Family family physician practicing
physician – full member
obstetrics in High River,
Alberta and maternal-child
health on the Eden Valley
First Nation Reserve. She
is additionally completing
her Masters in Tropical
medicine and International
Health through the
London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine
to support her ongoing
international work in
Tanzania and Laos through
the University of Calgary.14
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Student student member showing promotes physicians
Leadership Award the most potential in the stories through videos.
realm of leadership. Lily is active in a number
The Student Leadership of other student activities
Award is presented This award is being and is being recognized
annually to recognize presented to Ms Lily Park. for her commitment
the FMWC medical to medical student
Ms Lily Park is a medical leadership.
student at the University
of Ottawa, Class of 2020. Please join us in
She is an active member congratulating Drs. Martin,
of the FMWC and in Niec, Gausvik and
initiatives at uOttawa Ms Park. They will be
including having served honoured by their peers
as co-president of the at the Annual Awards
uOttawa FMWC Student Ceremony taking place on
Branch in 2017, co-leading Saturday, September 21,
Ottawa’s How’s it Going, 2019 as part of the
Dr. Mom? and developed FMWC Annual
the new FMWC Student Conference, The Future
Branch Award. She of Women in Medicine and
additionally founded Healthcare: Our Aptitude
Doctors of Ottawa which and Our Influence.
You are invited to come
celebrate our 2019 FMWC
award winners at the
Awards and Social Night on
Saturday, September 21, 2019
at the Jackson Café.
Tickets available now!15
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2019
Call for Nominations
for 2019-2020
FMWC Awards
Each year, the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) is proud to
recognize and honour those individuals who have demonstrated significant
accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to women’s
health issues. We invite you to join us in celebrating the contributions made by
your colleagues and fellow professionals.
The deadline for all FMWC award nominations, self- nominations and applications
is December 31, 2019. Please note that nominations or self-nominations aren’t
complete until the National Office receives a copy of the nominee’s CV via email
at: fmwcmain@fmwc.ca.
Please follow the respective links to learn more about each award and be directed
to our quick online nomination/application forms. Where applicable, preference will
be given to established members.
Honorary Member
Awarded to a woman who has exemplified the spirit and mission of the FMWC by
making a significant contribution to women’s health, medicine, women physicians
and/or the FMWC. Candidates need not be a member of the FMWC or of the
medical profession.
The May Cohen Award
Named in honour of Dr. May Cohen, a former FMWC National President, this award
goes to the FMWC member who best personifies Dr. Cohen’s ability to put the FMWC
vision statement into living action.16
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The Enid Johnson MacLeod Award
The Enid Johnson MacLeod Award is given annually in recognition of an FMWC full
member seen to contribute the most to women’s health.
The Reproductive Health Award
The Reproductive Health Award is given annually in recognition of an FMWC member
seen to contribute the most to reproductive health.
Student Leadership Award
FMWC sponsors this annual award to recognize the FMWC medical student member
showing the most potential in the realm of leadership.
Margaret Owen-Waite Memorial Fund (MOWMF)
FMWC provides a scholarship to a practicing physician wishing to further her medical
education, complete temporary work in a rural or developing country, or present an
original paper at a medical meeting.
We’re looking for
donations
Committee Chairs!
always welcome
Interested in supporting FMWC? Interested in preventing and
To find out how, please visit eliminating Cervical Cancer,
us at fmwc.ca or in Education broadly?
Reach out today!17
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2019
Physician Retirement:
Are You Ready?
A 2018 study found that while many insurance (78%), but only 54% have critical-illness
insurance. Before transitioning to retirement, it’s
physicians are well-prepared for especially important to review your insurance
coverage and make adjustments as needed.
retirement, a sizeable proportion
Estate planning: 70% of physicians surveyed have an
struggle with financial pressures and up-to-date will, while 60% have a power of attorney.
Only 30% have a trust for tax and estate planning.
feelings of financial uncertainty as There are many opportunities to optimize your estate
retirement approaches. plan that will help you leave a larger legacy to your
beneficiaries and reduce the stress and costs of
settling your estate.
One of the biggest worries around retirement planning
is not having enough money — and wondering
whether you’ll be able to retire comfortably. Physician Retirement Readiness
MD Financial Management commissioned a study in When it comes to feeling ready for retirement,
2018 to find out how Canadian physicians are feeling how do you compare with your peers? About a third
about retirement. The findings are based on survey of physicians say they have a concrete set of plans
responses from more than 400 full-time medical and goals for retirement. Half of those surveyed say
specialists and general practitioners, aged 40 and over. they have a general notion of where they are going
but no specific plans. Another 12% haven’t given it
The survey shows that physicians who have a financial much thought.
plan in place before the age of 50 are more likely to
save more and worry less. In fact, there was a If you’re like two-thirds of your peers and you feel less
significant difference in savings between physicians prepared for retirement than you want, here’s a quick
who had a plan in place before age 50, and those who list of the top things to consider that have helped
did not. But, having a concrete financial plan goes other physicians who do feel ready for retirement:
beyond having enough money to retire comfortably. 1. Make a concrete plan for retirement.
When it came to investments, insurance and estate 2. Understand where retirement ranks among your
planning, here’s what our survey showed. financial priorities and save accordingly.
Investments: Half of pre-retirement physicians say 3. Know who will support you emotionally and
they look at their investments from time to time. practically in retirement, if you need it.
Compared to female physicians, male physicians are
more likely to follow their investments closely. 4. Know how you will spend your time in retirement.
Physicians with more than $2 million in assets are
also likely to follow their investments more closely. 5. Look beyond investments, and have a plan for
A financial advisor can help you manage your emergencies, your estate, and changes to your
investments with retirement in mind. health and/or mobility.
Insurance: Eight in 10 pre-retirement physicians say You can access the complete MD Physician Retirement
they have life insurance (80%) and disability Readiness Study at md.ca
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preparing for retirement
5 key findings
1 2 3
Most physicians are well Expected retirement Many worry that cash flow
prepared for retirement age varies widely among challenges are hurting their
physicians retirement preparations
My retirement nest egg Expected retirement age I worry about
unexpected expenses
Current assets Required assets
Women 62.9 years
No No Men 66.3 years
answer
64%
answer
20% $3M+ Those currently
35% $3M+ age 60+ 69.2 years
$1M– I am concerned about
29% Those currently making ends meet
$3M
under age 50 62.5 years month-to-month
$1M–
33%
33% < $1M $3M
Before age 65 14%
10% < $1M Never expect to retire 4%
20%
I have a long-term financial The top things physicians
plan I’m working toward say they’re looking forward
4 Physicians with a concrete
retirement plan 96%
5 to about retiring
Thoughtful planning Average 87%
Most physicians 75% Opportunity
to travel
increases retirement who have a plan
confidence I feel confident in my ability see retirement in Having more
to retire comfortably a positive light 73% time for family
and friends
Physicians with a concrete
retirement plan 88%
75%
Pursing hobbies,
new learning or
Average 77% areas of interest
Contact your MD Advisor* to review your financial plan and ensure you
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Gender Equity
and Diversity
Student Essay
Contest Winner!
Locker (Operating) anatomy, so I studied the surgery in general, as
Room Talk: Gender surgical site preparing a possible career path
Equity and the myself to answer. for me.
Medical Student’s Unfortunately, those
Perspective questions never came. It was months later that
Instead, the young doctors I realized that this was
By Darby Little, began to talk about the just another example of
University of Toronto, staff surgeons in their how entrenched gender
MD Candidate 2021 specialty. Specifically, inequity is in medicine
they were discussing who and medical culture. I
Being a medical student was the best-looking witnessed “locker room
shadowing in an operating female surgeon. talk” within the confines of
room is always a challenge. a supposedly progressive
If there is a wrong place In retrospect, I think academic setting and
to stand, you’re probably what is most concerning doled out by people who
standing there. If you can about this experience are serving as mentors
be helpful with a task, was that I was neither and role models to future
it takes you ten times surprised nor offended. doctors. I found myself in
longer than anyone else. This experience fit neatly a situation that blatantly
However, a few months into the stereotype of indicated that women are
ago, I was shadowing surgeons that I had not respected in medicine,
and found the operating already internalized. I and especially not in
room challenging for a stood there quietly, still surgery. The residents and
different reason. I was wondering if they might fellow I was observing
the only woman in the ask me questions related reduced their female staff
room, observing two male to the procedure being surgeons to providing
residents and a male performed, even though I value solely through their
fellow. I was expecting to had already begun ruling appearances and not their
be asked questions about out this specialty, and training, experience, and20
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abilities. This experience of what women seek in serious consequences not
reminded me of how often I career paths, such as only for female students’
am assumed to be a nurse, family-friendly schedules. mental health and
the times I was introduced These attitudes persist workplace safety,
to an older male patient later in residency training but also her training
with a wink, and how and as physicians. and career choices.
often I am encouraged to Women in medicine do
pursue “female-friendly” not receive the same When women were fighting
specialties like pediatrics recognition as their male to just attend medical
instead of surgery. The colleagues in terms of school, they required
frequent gender-based leadership and salary.2,3 unbelievable resilience
microaggressions had worn These patterns might be as they faced outright
me down to the point that reflecting the gendered rejection and sexism from
I was normalizing, and pathways female medical medical schools. Today,
maybe even expecting, students are encouraged the resiliency of women
the “locker room talk” to pursue, which tend in medicine is about
I witnessed. to be lower paid and battling the countless
underappreciated, as are microaggressions that
In Canada, women have essentially all professions make you feel like
made up the majority of and careers dominated you do not belong. It
entering medical school by women.4 is imperative that the
classes since 1995, and existence of gender-
in 2016, 58% of first-year Perhaps most concerning based discrimination
medical students in the is a recent study from the and sexual harassment,
country were female.1 United States which found through an intersectional
Despite this, the gender that 50% of female medical lens, is acknowledged
inequity that exists in students experience sexual during medical school and
medicine begins in harassment during their that gender equity and
medical school. Female medical school training. 5
allyship training is required
medical students are Though we don’t currently for all students. Male
often encouraged to have any published or medical students often
choose “female-friendly” available data on sexual feel uncomfortable talking
specialties, such as harassment of medical about gender equity and
family medicine and students in Canada to may not know how to
pediatrics, and dissuaded compare this finding with, it recognize or respond to
from choosing surgical is alarming that at least half harassment of their female
specialties due to their of female medical students colleagues. It is essential to
perceived incompatibility will be harassed during her train male medical students
with gendered beliefs medical training. This has in allyship to ensure that21
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the future generation of
male physicians can act
as advocates for their Medical Women of
female colleagues and set
new standards for what
is acceptable “operating
Canada Foundation
room talk.”
The Medical Women of Canada Foundation (MWCF)
References is a separate, arms-length Charity founded by the
FMWC committed to the professional, social and
1. Canadian Medical Education
Statistics. (2017). Retrieved from personal advancement of women physicians and to
https://afmc.ca/publications/ the promotion of the well-being of women both in the
canadian-medical-education- medical profession and in society at large.
statistics-cmes
2. Jena, A. B., Olenski, A. R., & The Foundation administers two awards: the Maude
Blumenthal, D. M. (2016). Sex
Differences in Physician Salary Abbott Scholarship Fund for medical students, and
in US Public Medical Schools. the Maude Abbott Research Fund for practicing
JAMA Internal Medicine, physicians. The Maude Abbott Scholarship Fund
176(9), 1294. doi:10.1001/
jamainternmed.2016.3284 provides scholarships of up to $1000 to women
medical students, and under certain circumstances,
3. Jena, A. B., Khullar, D., Ho, O.,
Olenski, A. R., & Blumenthal, women for post-graduate medical training. The
D. M. (2016). Sex Differences in Maude Abbott Research Fund provides grants to
Academic Rank in US Medical women physicians for medical research.
Schools in 2014. Obstetrical
& Gynecological Survey,
71(2), 61-62. doi:10.1097/01. We’re pleased to share that the recipient of this
ogx.0000480221.58767.1a
year’s Maude Abbott Scholarship Fund was Ms
4. Levanon, A., England, P., & Azzra Mangalji of the University of British Columbia.
Allison, P. (2009). Occupational This year’s Maude Abbott Research Fund grant was
Feminization and Pay: Assessing
Causal Dynamics Using 1950-2000 awarded to Dr. Sarah Gower of Elora, ON.
U.S. Census Data. Social Forces,
88(2), 865-891. doi:10.1353/
sof.0.0264 The Foundation is a registered charity that provides
tax receipts to all donors to the Maude Abbott
5. National Academies of Sciences, Scholarship Fund and the Maude Abbott Research
Engineering, and Medicine.
(2018). Sexual harassment of Fund. No contribution is too small in the promotion of
women: Climate, culture, and women in the medical profession and society at large.
consequences in academic
sciences, engineering, and
medicine. Washington, DC: To contribute today please visit fmwc.ca/donate.
The National Academies Press. Thank you for your donations.22
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Dr. Mamta Gautam (Ottawa, ON) 7. Publications – you receive a subscription to several FMWC
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“Joining the FMWC was a very important decision I made as a medical
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hand of shared issues that often are gender associated. Life balance and
“Joiningfind
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opportunities – as anInternational
FMWC member Association
you are
a member since then because it meant being part of the most powerful (MWIA).
health care discussions. automatically a member of an international network of women
advocate on behalf of women physicians and an organization “…this is a venue that helps us develop our leadership skills and to be a
“I joined the FMWC over 50 years ago as a medical student. I have been physicians called the Medical Women’s International Association
passionately committed to promoting women’s health”. part of something that can help shape the future of medicine for women
a member since then because
Dr. May Cohen,it2016
meant being Canadian
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Medical powerful
of Fame (MWIA).
advocate on behalf of women physicians and an organization and issues relevant to women’s health. We also are connected globally
“…this is a organizations.”
to similar venue that helps us develop our leadership skills and to be a
passionately committed to promoting women’s health”. part of something that can help shapeDr.
theCathy
future of medicine for women
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Dr. May Cohen, 2016 Inductee, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and issues relevant to women’s health. We also are connected globally
Committees – a chance to develop skills and contribute!
“I feel the FMWC has become a stepping stone in leadership development 9.toRecognition
similar organizations.”
through our annual awards (May Cohen, Honorary
Volunteer opportunities
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are provided andskills necessary
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GARDASIL®9 is indicated in girls and women 9 through 26 years of age for the prevention of: anal cancer caused by HPV types 16, 18, 31,
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GARDASIL®9 is indicated in boys and men 9 through 26 years of age for the prevention of infection caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31,
33, 45, 52 and 58 and the following diseases associated with the HPV types included in the vaccine: anal cancer caused by HPV types 16,
18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58; genital warts (condyloma acuminata) caused by HPV types 6 and 11; and anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN)
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MWIA Report
by Dr. Shelley Ross with Dr. Clarissa Fabre, a in Korea and November,
GP from the UK, as its 2020 will see the Central
By the time this newsletter new president and Asia region in India.
arrives in your mailbox, Dr. Padmini Murthy, a Details can be found in
the Centennial Congress public health physician the MWIA Update. In
of MWIA will have taken from the USA, taking October this year, the
place in New York City on over my role as Secretary Austrian Medical Women
July 25-28, 2019. The last General. Dr. Vivien will be celebrating their
couple of weeks leading Brown, a past Federation 100t anniversary and in
up to the congress were president, will be the Vice November, the Belgian
filled with hectic last President for MWIA for Medical Women will
minute preparations for North America. The theme celebrate their 25th
an expected turnout of of the triennium will focus anniversary, so there
1000 members. Keynote on the youth, our hope are lots of meetings to
speakers like Gloria for tomorrow. Sexual and choose from.
Steinem will have re- reproductive rights will
ignited the feminism in be highlighted. Let me close by saying
all of us. Topics will have what a pleasure and a
ranged from gender equity It is customary for each privilege it has been to
to #MeToo Medicine to triennium to see a regional serve both the Federation
violence against women meeting in each of the and MWIA for so many
and sexual harassment in eight regions. Plans are years. I was President of
addition to the favourites already underway for the Federation in 1984,
like women’s health, global the North American the year that the MWIA
health and maternal health, Regional Meeting aboard International Congress
among others. Attendees the Mediterranean cruise was held in Vancouver. I
will have enjoyed a special in August, 2020. The became President of
event held for MWIA at the Northern European Region MWIA from 2001-2004
UN Headquarters. will have a short cruise and have served as
from Stockholm to Helsinki Secretary General since
With the finishing of the and back in May, 2020. 2007. Thank you to all
Centennial Congress October, 2020 will see the of you for your ongoing
comes a new executive Western Pacific Region support all these years.25
Summer
2019
Obituaries
Dr. Peggy Ross medical class of 1958, she held until her
she was a true pioneer retirement in 2000.
and her extensive list
of “first woman to...” Peggy’s ABC’s (Attitude,
accomplishments led to Boundaries and
her inclusion in “Uppity Communication) on how
Women We Are!” by the to deal with harassment
late Dr. Eileen Cambon, and intimidation became
a 100 year history of a well-loved required
medical women in British course for all first year
Columbia (1893 - 1993), medical and dental
published in 2008. She students. She assisted
enjoyed a long and and mentored countless
distinguished career as people from extremely
an anesthesiologist at diverse backgrounds and
B.C. Women’s Hospital always strove to do her
and a clinical associate best to make the world a
professor of anesthesia better place. In March,
at UBC. Dismayed by 2018, she was delighted
the harassment and to be able to attend
intimidation existing at the 60th anniversary
the time in the Faculty celebrations of her
of Medicine, she vowed medical school class of
to improve the work and 1958 at which a very
Dr. Peggy Ross died study environment and, fitting tribute was given
peacefully at the age of along with Dr. Judith Hall, to her trailblazing actions
84 on March 10, 2019 was instrumental in the by a young UBC faculty
following a courageous creation of a new position of medicine professor
3 year battle against the of Associate Dean of who said “Women like
debilitating effects of a Medicine (Equity) for UBC me are in medicine
major stroke. She was in 1993, a first for any because of women
predeceased in 2009 North American medical like Dr. Peggy Ross.”
by her husband of 50 school. She applied for She leaves behind
years, Jock. One of only and was appointed to the four children and
3 women in her UBC newly created role that three grandchildren.26
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2019
Dr. Patricia Rebbeck
An obituary by Dr. Shelley Ross
Dr. Patricia Rebbeck (1934-2017) was active in the Federation for many years,
being President of the BC Branch in 1973 and Co-Chair of the Scientific
Committee of the MWIA International Congress when it was held in Vancouver in
1984. Her obituary says that hers was a life of firsts, of the best and accomplished
kind. Indeed, after graduating from the University of Edinburgh medical school,
she did her general surgery residency in BC, and in 1966 graduated as BC’s first
female in the program, and only the fourth in all of Canada. She became known
as the breast cancer surgeon and pioneered the idea of partial mastectomy
rather than the disfiguring radical mastectomy, and advocated for screening
mammography and ultrasound. Beyond her surgical work, she was the first
female on the board of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and
became President of the College Board then Deputy Registrar. She was the first
woman on the editorial board of the BC Medical Journal, a position she held
for 27 years. She was a much loved teacher and mentor and became Professor
Emerita at UBC in 2003. Despite all her accomplishments, she never lost her
sense of humour, her generous nature and her love of the sea.27
Summer
2019
Call for Nominations
FMWC 2019-2020
Board of
Directors
The FMWC is looking for members to join the Board of Directors for 2019-2020.
All roles will be assigned at the first meeting of the 2019-2020 Board of Directors
to be held following the AGM in Ottawa on September 22, 2019. In addition to a
general call for directors, the position of President-Elect is also up for election.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Dr. Bev Johnson, Past-President
via the National Office.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a diverse group of women physicians who share the vision and
commitment of the FMWC of advancing women physicians professionally, socially,
and personally; while also promoting the well-being of women both in the medical
profession and society at large. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and
expertise in some of the following areas: Financial Management, Risk Management,
Legal/Governance, Non-profit/Public Sector Management, Strategic Planning,
Media/PR, Communications, Government Relations.
Directors will serve a term of one year, unless otherwise stated, with eligibility
for reappointment for consecutive terms. These positions commence in
September 2019.
For more information, please consult the By-Laws of the Federation or reach out to
the National Office
What is expected of directors?
Directors meet in person twice a year, including at the Interim Board Meeting (typically
held in January) and the Annual Board Meeting held prior to the AGM (typically
September). Directors are expected to also participate in regular teleconferences.You can also read
