Dedicated to the advancement of women faculty, residents and students in the Brown medical community, The Office of Women in Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University serves to network women in medicine at all levels and offers educational programs to meet the professional needs of its many constituencies.

Faculty, residents, students, and alumnae are welcome to contact the Office of Women in Medicine (OWM) regarding their interests, issues and programming ideas related to women in medicine. We invite your suggestions and participation in future events.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Women in Medicine is to foster the academic progress of its women medical faculty, houseofficers and students through education, advocacy, mentoring and networking. The Office provides opportunities for women to acquire the skills and strategies necessary for their professional advancement. The OWM aims for women to be successful in attaining senior faculty ranks and leadership positions. The OWM monitors the status of women in medicine at Brown in order to ensure equality of participation and reward, and to identify and address barriers to advancement. It communicates widely the successes of women and stimulates collaboration with external partners. The Office promotes excellence in clinical care, education and research in women’s health. It recognizes the importance of diversity, humanism, varied career paths, personal wellness and a healthy, balanced life.

Advisory Board