11.21.24 OWIMS Professional Development Series | Boundary Setting for Women in STEM: Building Stronger Connections and a Happier Career

Providence, RI US
November 21, 2024
Overview
 
Join Brown University alumna, Dr. Karen Leitner, for an empowering professional development program where attendees will explore the critical role of setting boundaries in both personal and professional spheres, particularly in the high-demand fields of medicine and STEM. Learn evidence-based strategies to recognize boundary challenges, enhance communication, and improve work-life balance for long-term success and well-being.

Target Audience

This session is open to all faculty, staff and trainees. 

Learning Objectives

​​​​​​After participating in this event, learners should be better able to: 
  • Define and articulate the concept of boundaries in both personal and professional settings, including an understanding of their critical importance in maintaining well-being and professional integrity, particularly for women in STEM fields.
  • Identify and analyze boundary challenges, including boundary violations that are common in high-demand professions like medicine and STEM, and evaluate their potential impact on mental health and professional performance.
  • Develop and implement effective strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries, using evidence-based tools that promote better communication, enhanced relationships, and improved work-life balance.
  • Recognize early indicators of boundary violations, assess their effect on emotional and professional stability, and employ techniques to address and rectify such situations in a timely and constructive manner.
  • Engage in self-reflection to assess current boundaries, formulate action plans for improvement, and apply strategies for long-term boundary management that fosters both professional success and personal fulfillment.
 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Course opens: 
10/21/2024
Course expires: 
05/04/2026
Event starts: 
11/21/2024 - 5:30pm EST
Event ends: 
11/21/2024 - 7:00pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Office of Women in Medicine and Science Professional Development Series
Add to calendar: 
Dinner and Check-In5:00-5:30 PM
Workshop5:30-7:00 PM

 

Warren Alpert Medical School
222 Richmond Street
Room 270
Providence, RI 02903
United States

Please park in the garage attached to the medical school (entrance on Elm St) and pull a ticket. On your way in or out of the building, please stop by the security desk. You will receive a validation sticker on your ticket that will cover any parking fee when exiting.

Faculty
 
Karen Leitner, MD
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Physician
Life Coach
Founder
Karen Leitner MD Coaching
Cambridge, MA
 
Planning Committee
 
Laura Henriques
Administrative Coordinator
Office of Women in Medicine & Science
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
 
Jennifer Maloney
Assistant Director, CME Accreditation and Special Projects
Office of Continuing Medical Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
 
Katherine Sharkey, MD, PhD
Associate Dean for Gender Equity
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
 
Maria Sullivan
Director
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

All Other Health Care Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.50 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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