Welcome

• Rosemary Tyrrell, Director of the Office of Faculty Development

Panel Discussion

Panelists from UC Riverside include:

• Moderator: Michelle Porsche, Ed.D., Dir, Clin Fac Rsch Dev & Scholarly Activity
• Erica Heinrich, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences
• Elizabeth Jacobs,  MD, MPP, Department Chair & Clinical Professor-Internal Med
• Pamela Hunter, Director of Medical Education
• Emmi Deckard, MS3

Lunch

Keynote Speaker

Deborah Prothrow-Stith, MD - Dean of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine 

Women in Medicine: New Viewpoints Can Make a Big Difference
In her keynote, “Women in Medicine: New Viewpoints Can Make a Big Difference,” Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith will explore the future impact of women in medicine and science. She will discuss how emerging perspectives and leadership from women can drive innovation, improve healthcare delivery, and shape policies that address systemic challenges. Attendees will gain insight into the transformative potential of diverse voices in shaping a more equitable and effective medical profession.