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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Women Faculty Organization

Supporting women in science and medicine.

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has a long and productive history of strong support of women in science and medicine. The Northwestern Medical Women Faculty Organization (WFO) is committed to advancing the careers of women faculty members at all levels.

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WFO Leadership

Read the Chairs' Message  Meet Our Steering Committee

Maria L V Dizon, MD (Chair)

Maria L V Dizon, MD

WFO Chair, 2024-2025

Emily Ho, PhD (Co-chair)

Emily Ho, PhD

WFO Co-Chair, 2024-2025

Ruchi S Gupta, MD (Co-chair)

Ruchi S Gupta, MD

WFO Co-Chair, 2024-2025

Yara Mikhaeil-Demo, MD (Co-chair)

Yara Mikhaeil-Demo, MD

WFO Co-Chair, 2024-2025

Heather J Risser, PhD (Immediate Past-Chair)

Heather J Risser, PhD

WFO Immediate Past-Chair

Get Involved

  • Meetings & Membership
    Attend a meeting and find out how to join.
  • AMWA
    Learn about the American Medical Women's Association.
  • Resources
    See a list of resources relevant to our members.
Faculty sit at tables at a past WFO event

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