Commemorating 150 Years of Women
Join us in recognizing, celebrating and honoring the vast contributions to medicine and society made by women at Feinberg.
Commemorating 150 Years of Women
Join us in recognizing, celebrating and honoring the vast contributions to medicine and society made by women at Feinberg.
WFO/AMWA Fall Mentorship Tea 2019
AMWA Medical Student Board with Anila Bindal, MD (Endocrinology) and Marina Zelivyanskaya, DVM, WFO Chair - Becca Ebbot, M2, Abbey Filicko, M2, Gabby Gillow, M2, Caitlin Jacobs, M2, Rachel Orbuch, M2, Andi Wang, M2
WFO/AMWA Fall Mentorship Tea 2019
AMWA Medical Student Board with Anila Bindal, MD (Endocrinology) and Marina Zelivyanskaya, DVM, WFO Chair - Becca Ebbot, M2, Abbey Filicko, M2, Gabby Gillow, M2, Caitlin Jacobs, M2, Rachel Orbuch, M2, Andi Wang, M2
Visiting Scholar Lectureship
On December 11, 2019, Jessica J. Kandel, MD was honored as the Women Faculty Organization's 2019 Visiting Scholar. She presented the lecture “Serendipity – Adventures in Translational Research.”
Visiting Scholar Lectureship
On December 11, 2019, Jessica J. Kandel, MD was honored as the Women Faculty Organization's 2019 Visiting Scholar. She presented the lecture “Serendipity – Adventures in Translational Research.”
Paula H. Stern Award for Outstanding Women in Science and Medicine 2019
The third annual Paula H. Stern Award for Outstanding Women in Science and Medicine was awarded on May 20, 2019 to Linda A. Teplin, PhD
Paula H. Stern Award for Outstanding Women in Science and Medicine 2019
The third annual Paula H. Stern Award for Outstanding Women in Science and Medicine was awarded on May 20, 2019 to Linda A. Teplin, PhD
Women Resident/Fellow Wellness Event
On January 30, 2020, Women Faculty Organization (WFO) FSM, with support from the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office at McGaw, organized the first Resident/Fellow Wellness event
Women Resident/Fellow Wellness Event
On January 30, 2020, Women Faculty Organization (WFO) FSM, with support from the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office at McGaw, organized the first Resident/Fellow Wellness event

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About Us

The Feinberg School of Medicine has a long and productive history of strong support of women in science and medicine. The Northwestern Medical Women Faculty Organization (WFO) is committed to advancing the careers of women faculty members at all levels.

Articles of Interest

10.12.2021 New report finds wide pay disparities for physicians by gender, race, and ethnicity
09.09.2021 Insights into health equity after COVID-19
12.10.2020 Proxy Measures Fail to Assess Cardiovascular Care

Message from the Chairs

Welcome to the Northwestern Medical Women Faculty Organization (WFO) website!

Anila Bindal, MD
WFO Chair, 2021-2022

Renee Manworren, PhD, APRN, FAAN
WFO Co-Chair, 2021-2022

Lisa R Hirschhorn, MD, MPH
WFO Immediate Past-Chair