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About the Conference

Now entering its sixth year, the Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM) Conference has become a landmark event for thousands of women in medicine. We are thrilled to continue to offer a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual options, similar to that which saw over 1,800 women physician attendees in 2022. 

 

The Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM) Conference was founded in 2018. Its purpose was to bring women physicians together to learn and connect, as well as to improve their personal and professional wellness in a fun and supportive environment. The event also served to honour the life of our colleague and friend Dr. Elana Fric, by raising funds for her children, as well as charities supporting women struggling with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

 

After that successful first conference, it was clear that women physicians needed each others' support more than ever. The Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM) Organization was founded, a not-for-profit national membership organization with a mission to connect and support women physicians in all aspects of their lives. The CWIM Organization serves to provide additional support to women physicians throughout the year by way of advocacy, mentorship, and social/charitable events. The conference, now organized by CWIM Gather, continues to support CWIM Organization partners by providing early access and discounted registration, a forum for mentorship activities, and the presentation of the annual CWIM Inspiring Woman Physician Awards. 

 

The CWIM Conference provides best-in-class education on topics aligned with the CWIM mission to help women physicians thrive in both their personal and professional lives. It has grown to be the largest gathering of women physicians in North America. It also continues to be dedicated to honouring the life of Dr. Elana Fric, and all other women affected by IPV, by raising funds for charities that support women and their children. 

In-Person or Virtual

In-Person

  • Join us in beautiful Montreal, Quebec 

  • Receive a custom swag bag at the conference 

  • Special swag for in-person attendees only

  • Two full days of live plenary talks 

  • Breakfast, snacks, and lunch on plenary days

  • Workshop Day: optional live workshops on May 19

  • Welcome cocktail reception

  • Optional Saturday night social event 

  • Optional morning dance lesson, workout and mindfulness sessions

  • Access to recorded sessions to view anything you miss live for six months!

VIP Ticket Upgrade
*limited quantity*

  • Enhanced swag box including jewelry, gourmet snacks, stationary and more.

  • VIP Clothing Swap ticket with early access to shopping only for VIPs 

  • 10% off all workshops, including the workshop bundle 

Virtual

  • Join us from the comfort of your home 

  • Conference swag box shipped to your home

  • Two full days of live-streamed plenary talks

  • Workshop Day: optional virtual workshops on May 19

  • Optional virtual morning dance class, workout, mindfulness sessions and goodbye social event

  • Access to recorded sessions to view anything you miss live for six months!

VIP Ticket Upgrade
*limited quantity*

  • Enhanced swag box including jewelry, gourmet snacks, stationary and more

  • Receive the large CWIM carry-on bag otherwise reserved for in-person attendees (not included with regular virtual tickets)

  • 10% off all workshops, including the workshop bundle

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Your Conference Team
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Dr. Setareh Ziai

Co-Founder & Organizer

Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Caitlin Schwartz

Co-Founder & Organizer

Family Physician

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Cait Haskins

Director of Marketing & Events

CWIM Gather

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