WHY
- Foreign born female physicians in this country are more likely to be from India than any other country,
- 40% of foreign born female physicians being from Asia,
- of which 1/2 are from India
- Women as physicians as well as spouses of busy practitioners face unique challenges.
- Work-home balance especially for young families is an overwhelming preoccupation.
WHO
A network of women physicians and spouses of physicians
WHAT
- Meet periodically to
- mingle, relax over tea or retail therapy
- share their experiences and career goals
- Mentor
- Academic
- Private practice
- Business
- Invite Keynote speakers
Compile a Resource Directory
- Child care
- whetted list of reliable nannies and baby sitting
- our own kids ‘never too young to work ‘
- Elder/ family care
- Home care
- Food services
- daily menus, party catering, special / religious occasions
- Self care
- encourage sponsorship from local spas
- retail therapy
- invite clothing/ jewelry vendors to sponsor
- Realtor Services
- Financial Services