Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  1. Exemplify the advancement of women in medicine

  2. Cite evidence-based data and peer reviewed studies relating to gender equity and equality and implicit bias

  3. Analyze the data and research on gender bias and gender equity. Gain the ability to instruct others on the topic

  4. Identify barriers existing for women physicians and create constructive solutions to be implemented for systemic change

  5. Develop skills for career development and tools to help create programming at other institutions

  6. Define strategy to overcome impostor phenomenon syndrome

  7. Describe the differences between sponsorship, mentorship, coaching, and the utility of each

  8. Indicate ways to become involved in advocacy through medicine

  9. Describe the best way to use social media to help further your message, advance your career, gain career satisfaction, and to network

  10. Identify tools to best utilize your voice to work towards meaningful change 

ACCME Accreditation and Credit Designation

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity