Celebrating the Muriel Steele Society’s National Recognition from the AAMC
Muriel Steele Society has been awarded the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) Emerging Organization Award.
Dr. Lucy Kornblith and Dr. Julie Ann Sosa traveled to San Antonio this past weekend to accept the GWIMS Emerging Organization Leadership Award. Below are excerpts from Dr. Kornblith’s acceptance speech. Congratulations once again to Dr. Mika Varma and Dr. Lucy Kornblith, who have led this organization from the start, Dr. Caitlin Collins who is stepping into MSS leadership, and to our entire MSS community for contributing to this incredible recognition!
“This award is not just a recognition of what we’ve done, but rather a call to continue this work with even greater intention. Because while progress has been made, we know the journey is far from complete. To the AAMC and GWIMS community: thank you for shining a light on organizations like ours. To Dr. Sosa, our UCSF colleagues, mentors, and allies: thank you for believing in this mission from the beginning. Most importantly, to our community: the students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff who show up every day to mentor, sponsor, advocate, and lead, this award belongs to you.”
“Dr. Muriel Steele left doors open for those that came behind her, and we accept this award in the spirit of Muriel Steele. We are committed to keeping those doors open, wide, and welcoming for generations to come.”
- For more information on the award and the GWIMS Leadership Awards program, please visit: AAMC GWIMS Leadership Awards.
- For more information about the Muriel Steele Society, please visit: Muriel Steele Society website.