Women In Medicine Society
Exploring and celebrating women's health and women in medicine 🩺
The Women in Medicine Society aims to raise awareness of the experiences of women in healthcare, both as professionals and as patients. Although women now make up the majority of medical students, significant gender inequalities remain across the medical field from underrepresentation in certain specialties, to the lack of female‑focused research that shapes how future doctors think and practice. Our society provides a space to explore these issues beyond the standard curriculum ✨
We will host talks and networking events with clinicians, researchers, charities, and individuals who can share insights and lived experiences, as well as organising fun social events. Through these conversations, we hope to inspire curiosity, challenge assumptions, and highlight the barriers women continue to face in medicine. 🩺
Our community is inclusive and open to all genders. We aim to support students in building confidence, exploring career paths, and developing the skills needed to advocate for a more equal, informed, and inclusive future in healthcare. 👫
Events
Committee Members
Signatories
President
Annika Woodward
Vice-President
Cecilia Fatti
Treasurer
Gloseje Mutombo Kalanga
Products
Constitution
Aims
Our aim is to raise awareness and share knowledge surrounding women in medicine and healthcare beyond the standard curriculum. We hope to shed light on gender equality gaps across the medical field: from the underrepresentation of women in certain specialties, such as surgery, to the lack of female-focused research shaping how future doctors think and practice. The Women in Medicine Society at Surrey University aims to create a community that understands, supports, and empowers women, promoting equality and fairness by raising awareness of the challenges they face as both professionals and patients. The society provides a supportive space for students to explore career paths, build confidence, and develop networking skills through talks and events with clinicians, researchers, charities, and individuals who share inspiring stories and experiences. We want to foster an inclusive environment where students of all genders can engage in open conversations about women’s experiences in medicine, encouraging curiosity, personal and professional growth. We also plan to collaborate with other societies to host educational, networking, and social events that work towards a more equal and inclusive future in healthcare.
Existence
Although more than half of medical students in training are women, men still make up 66% of doctors on the specialist register, highlighting the ongoing gender imbalance in medicine. The existence of this society is important because it provides a much-needed platform for discussion, education, and empowerment, helping students to recognise and understand these social disparities that are often not covered by core medical curriculum. By shedding light on the experiences of women in healthcare and the challenges they face, the society creates space for open dialogue, awareness, and collective learning. It also offers valuable opportunities to hear from and be inspired by female role models, fostering a supportive environment that empowers future doctors to work towards a more balanced and inclusive profession.