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WIMHS Annual Faculty Retreat and Fall Welcome | Sept. 10, 2026
All faculty are invited to the Women in Medicine and Health Sciences (WIMHS) Annual Faculty Retreat and Fall Welcome!
Faculty Retreat 12:30-5:30 p.m.
A career development opportunity featuring a keynote address, engaging breakout sessions, and a panel discussion on leadership in academic medicine.
Fall Welcome 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Following the retreat, we hope you will join us at our Fall Welcome in celebration of newly hired and promoted faculty.
2026 Faculty Retreat Line-Up
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KeynoteShannon Udovic-Constant, M.D.
Department of PediatricsThe Permanente Medical Group, San FranciscoShannon Udovic-Constant, M.D. is a visionary medical leader and fierce advocate for the advancement of women in medicine. She is an award-winning board-certified general pediatrician, Immediate Past President of the California Medical Association, and founder and CEO of Physician Women Rising, a community and coaching platform dedicated to helping women in medicine smash barriers, seize leadership roles they deserve, and create lasting impact.
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FacilitatorSusan Brown, Ph.D.
ProfessorDepartment of Internal MedicineUC Davis HealthSusan D. Brown, Ph.D., FSBM, FABMR, is a behavioral scientist and Professor of Internal Medicine. Over nearly 20 years, her NIH-funded research has focused on interventions for diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention, particularly in diverse maternal populations. She is Faculty Co-Lead for Workforce Development in the Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC); serves as a standing NIH study section member; and leads initiatives dedicated to mentoring early career researchers. -
FacilitatorBrittany N. Dugger, Ph.D.
ProfessorDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineUC Davis HealthBrittany Dugger, Ph.D., is a Professor in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Throughout her two-decade career, she has led, enabled, and enhanced many cross-disciplinary projects, resulting in over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and numerous federally, state, and foundation grants as well as receiving philanthropic gifts. -
FacilitatorVictoria Dimitriades, M.D.
Clinical ProfessorDepartment of PediatricsUC Davis HealthVictoria Dimitriades, M.D., FAAAAI, FCIS, is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and the Division Chief for Pediatric Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology. She has a clinical emphasis on Immunodeficiencies and Immune Dysregulation disorders. She is a WIMHS Department Liaison and has an interest in clinical mentoring and faculty support through all stages of advancement. -
FacilitatorArchana Maniar, M.D.
ProfessorDepartment of Internal MedicineUC Davis HealthArchana Maniar M.D., FIDSA, is a graduate of UC Davis Medical School Class of 2000 and a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at UC Davis. Her first novel, Dry Spells, was published internationally in 2024. Her second novel, The Lost Photograph, will be released in September 2026. She is interested in the intersection between creativity and career, with an emphasis on the practice of medicine. -
FacilitatorBrandee Waite, MD
ProfessorDepartment of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUC Davis HealthBrandee Waite, M.D., is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. In addition, she holds further sub-specialty medical board certifications in both Sports Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Waite serves as the Medical Director for UC Davis Health Sports Medicine Clinics, Director of Lifestyle and Longevity Medicine Innovation and Vice Chair of Wellness and Community Engagement. -
FacilitatorAngela Jarman, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate ProfessorDepartment of Emergency MedicineUC Davis HealthAngela Jarman, M.D., MPH, is an Associate Professor and the Director of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine at UC Davis. Jarman is an NIH-funded researcher through the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health program; her research focuses primarily on sex differences in venous thromboembolism, more specifically pulmonary embolism diagnostics. -
FacilitatorMarcia Faustin, M.D.
Associate Clinical ProfessorDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Community MedicineUC Davis HealthMarcia (Marcy) Faustin, M.D., FAAFP, is a dual-boarded Family and Sports Medicine Physician and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Davis, with joint appointments in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Family and Community Medicine. She is dedicated to the education and mentorship of learners from undergraduate to fellows. -
FacilitatorEmily Andrada, M.D.
ProfessorDepartment of Emergency MedicineUC Davis HealthEmily Andrada, M.D., is a Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine, where she oversees pediatric emergency medicine education for the Emergency Medicine residency and directs the Area of Scholarly Concentration in Medical Education for medical students. A UCLA and UC Davis-trained physician with fellowship training at Brown University, she is also a leader in reimagining active learning in the pre-clerkship medical curriculum. -
PanelistKim Barrett, Ph.D.
Vice Dean for ResearchDistinguished Professor of Physiology and Membrane BiologyUC Davis HealthKim Elaine Barrett, Ph.D., is the Vice Dean for Research and Distinguished Professor of Physiology and Membrane Biology. She leads collaborative research initiatives across UC Davis Health and Aggie Square, advancing partnerships that transform health. -
PanelistKim Hazard, M.D.
Professor and ChairDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineUC Davis HealthFlorette Kimberly (Kim) Hazard, M.D., is the Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Her clinical and research interests focus on pediatric rare tumors, developmental disorders, gastrointestinal pathology, and improving diagnostics and treatments for children. -
PanelistRuth Shim, M.D., M.P.H.
Luke and Grace Kim Professor and Director of Cultural PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesUC Davis HealthRuth Shim, M.D., MPH, is the Luke and Grace Kim Professor in Cultural Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Faculty Development in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is a nationally recognized leader in mental health policy, health equity, faculty development, and academic leadership. -
PanelistWendy Campana, Ph.D.
Professor and ChairDepartment of Cell Biology and Human AnatomyUC Davis HealthWendy Campana, Ph.D., is Chair of the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy. She leads an interdisciplinary research program investigating how peripheral nerve glia, specifically Schwann cells, contribute to the underlying mechanisms of painful peripheral neuropathy. -
PanelistClara Paik, M.D.
Health Sciences Clinical Professor and Vice-ChairDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyUC Davis HeatlhClara Paik, M.D., is the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also serves as Chief of the UC Davis Health Medical Staff. She specializes in gynecology and the management of chronic pelvic pain, with a professional focus on improving women's health through comprehensive, patient-centered care. -
ModeratorPamela Wu
Director of News and Media RelationsUC Davis Health
Sept. 10, 2026
12:30 PM – 12:45 p.m.: Arrival and Networking Lunch
12:45 PM – 1:50 p.m.: Opening Remarks and Keynote Address
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Breakout Sessions #1 (Choose one session to attend)
Option 1: Research Faculty in Clinical Departments: Enhancing Value, Fit, and Success
Facilitator: Susan Brown, Ph.D.
Description: In this interactive session, participants will explore the unique roles and value of research faculty; discuss strategies for career success; and build connections with peers. This session is open to all who are interested in research.
Option 2: Mastering the Career-Life FLEX of Academic Medicine
Facilitator: Victoria Dimitriades, M.D.
Description: Enhancing career success by aligning personal passions with professional goals, leveraging diverse career paths, and building supportive connections and resources.
Option 3: Creativity as an Antidote to Burnout in Academic Faculty
Facilitator: Archana Maniar, M.D.
Description: Using creativity as a strategy to improve wellness and re-engagement.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Break - Refreshments and informal networking
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Breakout Sessions #2 (Choose one session to attend)
Option 1: Get your Lifestyle Back: Lifestyle & Longevity Medicine for Personal and Professional Fortitude
Facilitator: Brandee Waite, M.D.
Description: Enhancing faculty well-being and preventing burnout, with practical strategies for improving personal health.
Option 2: Equity in the Academic Medicine: Surviving and Thriving in a Biased World
Facilitators: Angela Jarman, M.D., M.P.H., and Marcia Faustin, M.D.
Description: Designed for early-career faculty, this session will focus on uncovering implicit biases and their impacts on your success. We will discuss building support systems, including mentoring and sponsorship relationships, and strategies to combat bias in order to position oneself for successful advancement.
Option 3: Mean, Direct, or Just Effective? Navigating Gendered Feedback and Leading Anyway
Facilitator: Emily Andrada, M.D.
Description: Navigating bias and systemic challenges by re-framing feedback, responding strategically, and advocating for yourself within clinical and non-clinical environments.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
Paths to Leadership in Academic Medicine
Panelists: Kim Barrett, PhD; Kim Hazard, MD; Ruth Shim, MD, MPH; Wendy Campana, Ph.D.; Clara Paik, M.D.
Moderated by: Pamela Wu, Director of News and Media Relations
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Closing Remarks
Please review employee parking information prior to the event.
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