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Rhode Island Medical Women's Association |
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As Branch 26 of the American Medical Women's Association, the Rhode Island Medical Women's Association has become the first and only organization in Rhode Island dedicated to the professional and personal needs of women physicians and their patients. Since its founding by six members in 1981, the membership of the Rhode Island Medical Women's Association now approaches more than 150 female medical students, residents, fellows and attendings. The Rhode Island Medical Women's Association seeks to recognize the special needs of women in medicine and female patients and to help meet the challenges of tomorrow. |
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RIMWA News |
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Woman Physician of the Year |
The Rhode Island Medical Women’s Association honored Patricia R. Recupero, JD, MD at its Annual Meeting on May 4 as the 2009 Woman Physician of the Year. |
This prestigious award recognizes a local woman physician who has demonstrated exemplary commitment to medicine, family, and the community. |
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Patricia R. Recupero, JD, MD, RIMWA's Woman Physician of the Year (left) and RIMWA President Alyson McGregor, MD |
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Annual Meeting |
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Seated (L–R): Frances Conklin, MD; Barbara Roberts, MD; Elizabeth Laposata, MD; Ekaterina Tsiapali, MD
Standing (L–R): Elizabeth Altenhein, MD; Marlene Cutitar, MD; RIMWA President Alyson McGregor, MD; Ms. Debra Abehaus; Elaine Fain, MD; Pamela Harrop, MD; RIMS President Diane Siedlecki, MD |
| The Rhode Island Medical Women’s Association’s 2009 Annual Meeting celebrated RIMWA’s 28th anniversary as Branch 26 of the American Medical Women's Association. |
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Board of Directors |
President
Alyson McGregor, MD |
Medical Student Liaison
Debra Abeshaus
Board Members
Elizabeth Altenhein, MD
Elaine Fain, MD
Pamela A Harrop, MD
Cindy Klipfel, MD
Nancy Littell, MD
Barbara Roberts, MD
Diane Siedlecki, MD
Lynn Sweeney, MD
Ekaterina Tsiapali, MD |
President-elect
Vacant |
Treasurer
Marlene Cutitar, MD |
Secretary
Vacant
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Immediate Past President
Elizabeth Laposata, MD |
Public Affairs
Frances P. Conklin, MD |
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Benefits of RIMWA Membership |
The Rhode Island Medical Women's Association was founded by women doctors to help themselves meet the challenge of tomorrow. Today, RIMWA has taken an active role in providing a support network for the professional and personal growth of women doctors in our area. Women physicians comprise 1/2 of the physician population. Together we have, now more than ever, the potential for a great collective spirit, one with prowess-one that really works to help manage our futures in a systematic organized way. |
If you are a practicing physician, house officer, or fellow, RIMWA provides you with: |
• A meeting ground to interact with colleagues on academic, political and social issues critical to women doctors and patients. |
• An active involvement in the pursuit of a work environment more sensitive to the lifestyles and professional interests of women physicians. |
• A referral network for women physicians establishing their own practices. |
• Social functions with other women professionals.
Please support our continued effort to improve the quality of our professional and personal lives as women physicians. Join us now! |
Application form |
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