What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how women's conferences in medicine contribute to gender equity in medical education.

June 29, 2026

Women's Conferences in Medicine: Advancing Gender Equity in Medical Education

EJElika D JavaheriMayo Clinic in Arizona ABAshley E. BattenbergMayo Clinic JFJulia A. FilesMayo Clinic in Arizona

Key Points

The aim is to explore how women's conferences in medicine contribute to gender equity in medical education.
Collaboration with IGNITE MED for scholarship provision
Focus on skills enhancement and training for women medical students
Increased support for women in pursuing careers in medicine
Enhanced opportunities for professional development

Abstract

We thank IGNITE MED, a 501 (c)(3) organisation created for women medical students to provide them with enhanced skills and additional training to ensure career success in medicine (https://ignitemed.org/), for providing scholarships to the conference referenced in this article. The authors have nothing to report.

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