The Group on Women in Medicine and Science is an AAMC Affinity Group with the mission to promote the inclusion and advancement of women in academic medicine. MCG GWIMS is dedicated to addressing important topics for our women faculty including recruitment and retention, gender equity, career-life balance, and professional development.

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Program Leader & Faculty Liaisons

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Kim Giffen, PhD

  • Program Leader
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Lia Bruner, MD

  • Previous Program Leader

Faculty Liaisons

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Amy Baldwin, PhD

  • Athens Campus
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Tresa Chappell, MD

  • Athens Campus
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Mamta Chura, MD

  • Augusta Campus
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Rebecca Etheridge, EdD

  • Augusta Campus


Membership and Networking Committee

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Jaya Pamidimukkala, PhD

  • Co-Chair, Athens Campus
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Deborah Barany, PhD

  • Co-Chair, Athens Campus


Leadership and Awards Committee

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Kim Giffen, PhD

  • Co-Chair, Athens Campus
photo of Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD

Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD

  • Co-Chair, Athens Campus

Policy and Advocacy Committee

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Lori Welch-Sigmon, PhD

  • Co-Chair, Augusta Campus
photo of Kearney Gunsalus, PhD

Kearney Gunsalus, PhD

  • Co-Chair, Athens Campus

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