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WIMHS Annual Faculty Retreat and Fall Welcome | Sept. 10, 2026

Congratulations and Thank You to all involved in this year's Women in Medicine and Health Sciences (WIMHS) Annual Faculty Retreat and Fall Welcome! 

Stay tuned for future event announcements.

Recent Highlights
  • Group of faculty meeting in a conference room developing a workshop series

    School of Nursing - Merit & Promotion Planning Group

    On October 21, 2026, WIMHS sponsored a group of faculty to meet with the School of Nursing's Associate Dean for Academics, Amy Nichols and support staff, to develop the content and logistics for four upcoming merit and promotion workshops that will serve to support faculty promotion and retention. The meeting helped lay the groundwork for a workshop series that will take place in Jan-March 2027 to provide faculty with practical guidance, resources, and support to champion their academic achievements and advance their careers through the merit and promotion process.

  • Group gathered around a table at a restaurant for brunch

    Internal Medicine WIMHS Fall Brunch

    Internal Medicine Faculty gathered for brunch where they were able to discuss a wide range of topics including the new book release of their own Archana Maniar (Faculty in Infectious Disease), discover the diverse talents and interests of their colleagues (including singing, musical instrument playing, dancing, painting) and share specific challenges they face in each of our sub-specialties.

Group of faculty outside of a restaurant gathered for a WIMHS departmental morale event
WIMHS departmental liaisons holding a group meeting and succulent designing class
First image: Dermatology hosts a casual brunch for connecting and productive discussions. Second image: WIMHS Departmental Liaisons gather at Prickly Pear to discuss progress and new initiatives while being creative with plants.

SWAP/WIMHS Spring into Connection
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Collaboration connection between the Department of Psychiatry and the MIND Institute, fostering connection as well as dialogue on how to build a trauma-informed workforce and leadership.

Building Momentum: Wendy Campana, Ph.D. on Equity, Belonging and Department Culture
Cell Biology and Human Anatomy
Department-wide lunch round-table to promote the success and leadership development of women while fostering a more equitable, supportive environment for everyone in the department.

"Paths through Pharmacology" Networking Lunch
Pharmacology
An opportunity to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and offer advice.

OBGYN Department Book Club
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Team-building and networking activity in which participants pick a book related to WIMHS topic and discuss over brunch.

Women in Medicine Rest and Restore Evening
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
A short gratitude/empowerment ritual including restorative yoga and guided sound bath.

Celebrating Our Love Affair with the Brain
Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pathology, Ophthalmology
A screening and guided discussion of highly acclaimed documentary by Luna Productions about Marian Diamond, Ph.D. "My Love Affair with the Brain" - the brilliant woman-scientist who challenged orthodoxy in an era when so few women entered science at all.

1001 Cuts - Identifying and Overcoming Biases in the Operating Room
Neurosurgery, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopaedic Surgery
An interactive workshop utilizing real-world scenarios to engage participants in identifying potential biases that may inadvertently create barriers for educational or operational opportunities.

Biotech Boundaries: Trailblazing Academic-Industry Careers—A Dynamic Panel for UC Davis Emerging Scientists
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration between industry and academic professionals.

Oto Does Pilates - An Exercise in Wellness
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
A fun wellness activity designed to strengthen core, improve posture, and help prevent injury for surgeons.

Stitch Fix
Orthopaedic Surgery
A gathering to celebrate promoted faculty, review promotion process and strategies for success, discuss favorite surgical techniques, and receive tips and tricks from attending surgeons - WHILE crocheting a Wooble.

Hands That Heal, Hands That Grow: The Art of Cultivating Community and Camaraderie
Neurosurgery
Drawing attention to opportunities for growth, both individually and through building a community with mutual respect, support, and camaraderie.

The Career-Life Flex of Academic Medicine
Pediatrics
An overview of Career Flexibility support mechanisms and implementation at UC Davis featuring guest speaker, Diane Wolf, M.S., Ph.D., emeritus professor of Sociology.