The Women's Health Research Institute created the Women’s Health Science Program (WHSP) for High School Girls & Beyond to provide science education programs to females from underserved communities. WHSP targets young women who are considering careers in science and medicine and prepares them with valuable knowledge and skills to successfully become the next generation of women science leaders.
The Women's Health Research Institute is exploring and implementing new ways to enhance training at all levels - students, residents and fellow - to ensure that they have a working knowledge of the sex and gender determinants of health and disease. Women's health mentors are being identified and supported to develop and sustain leadership roles for women scientists and clinicians. We are also invested and committed to provide learning experiences in laboratory and clinical settings for consumers of all ages who are interested in science and health.
Programs
The Illinois Women’s Health Registry was created to encourage more women to participate in research, and to encourage more scientists and providers to include women in their research studies.
The Institute offers the Women's Health Research Monthly Forum. This is a one-hour educational program, during lunchtime, to feature professionals from Northwestern University and other institutions across the nation to present basic science research, clinical research, clinical practice guideline and social implications related to women. The Monthly Forum is a dynamic venue to encourage more sex- and gender-based studies and to provide support and role models for emerging women's health scholars.
The Women's Health Research Institute has compiled a list of useful academic and clinical resources for your convenience.
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