The Women and Medicine Commission’s (WAMC) purpose is to foster the development of inclusive and gender-affirming health care environments which prioritize women’s health education, gender equity among faculty, women’s health research, and advocacy. We support several initiatives that advance these priorities, including the Career Advising Program, Parenting in Medicine, and annual meeting programming.

Group Leaders

Megan McNamara, MD, MSc

Group Position
Chair
Affiliation
Louis Stokes Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Alia Chisty, MD

Group Position
Co-Chair
Affiliation
Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Brita Roy, MD, MPH

Group Position
Council Liaison
Affiliation
New York University Langone Hospital – Brooklyn

Erika Baker

Group Position
Staff Liaison
Professional Role
Project Management, Director
Affiliation
SGIM