The Women’s Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education


Welcome to the Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education (WHCOE) website. Please visit the pages in the left hand column to find out more about the WHCOE!

Spotlight On: 2012-2013 ELAM Fellows: Drs. Sarah Berga and Debra Diz. Congratulations to both, who have been accepted into the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program.
Sarah Berga, M.D. Professor & Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology; Associate Dean for Women's Health; Vice President for Women's Health Services
|  Debra Diz, PhD Professor and Director, Surgical Sciences, Hypertension & Vascular Research Center |
WFBMC ELUM Graduates Include
Upcoming Events
Nutrition Journal Club
May 11, 9-10 (Meets the second Friday of designated months) at the WHCOE [location].
"Native Proverbs 31 Health Study: A Community-based Intervention", Caroline Kimes, BSPH, PHS-SSHP
Event Audience: Open
Contact Mara Vitolins, DrPH, MPH, RD (336)716-2886 for details.
For the full schedule visit our events page.
6th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 8-11 am, Davie High School Track
Presented By: VF Jeanswear and Hosted By: Davie Domestic Violence Services & Rape Crisis Center
Goal: To raise $15,000 for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault advocacy in Davie County
$10.00 Walk Registration Fee (includes t-shirt ~ while supplies last).
All registered walkers are encouraged to raise at least $25.00.
For more information and the registration form, see the flier.
The WHCOE is putting a team together! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Diana Cornelison at dcorneli@wakehealth.edu. Women Residents and Fellows Professional Development Program
Career Timeline I: What No One Told Me…
June 1, 1 - 2 pm, Anesthesia Conference Room, 9th fl, RJCST
PANELISTS: Drs. Cynthia Burns, Kristen Coggin, Jennifer Cannon and Nancy Denizard-Thompson
Event Audience: Women House Staff
Join us for an interactive discussion about topics such as: job trajectories, recruiters, boards, assessing the market in your specialty, locating jobs locally and nationally. Take away practical information that will help you find your first "real" job!
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Diana Cornelison at dcorneli@wakehealth.eduor 3-4222 by 5/25/12

News & Resources
Office of Women's Health
Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)
Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD): an affiliate of the SWHR
NC Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program
Help Distribute Important Women’s Health Information
Know your risk for heart attack. To learn more about heart disease, visit www.hearttruth.org.
Women’s Health Statistics
National Health Observances
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