Programs & Events
Programs
Women Faculty Programs offers a wide range of programming to support the advancement and leadership of women in cancer research and cancer medicine. Targeted to specific subgroups of women faculty, programs on career development and mentoring are designed to:
- Build competencies for leadership
- Develop skills in negotiation and navigating institutional relationships
- Prepare for promotion and tenure
- Facilitate opportunities for networking and mentoring
Events
Increasing the visibility of all women physicians and scientists is one of the key strategic goals of the Department of Women Faculty Programs:
- Women Leading the Way Lecture Series – brings high profile women scientists and physicians to present institution-wide scientific and women-in-science lectures
- Margaret L. Kripke Legend Award (established by WFP) –recognizes an individual, woman or man, who has made significant contributions to the advancement of women in cancer medicine and science
- Annual Reception – recognizes promotion and tenure of women faculty at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Women Leading the Way Lecture Series
Upcoming Event
Women Faculty Programs
Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Hickey Auditorium and Foyer
Contact Dr. Reneé Wharton
for more information
Career Development
Nine Tips for Successful Academic Progression from Dr. Nancy Davidson, Women Leading the Way lecturer, May 12, 2009:
What to have
- Passion
- Focus
- Lofty Goals and Vision
- Mentors over a lifetime
- Balance
What to do
- Work Hard
- Maximize Team Power
- Write and Speak Effectively
- Overcome Disappointment

