Mayo Clinic
Anjali Bhagra, M.B.B.S., is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Chair of Diversity and Inclusion at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is Co-Founder of the GRIT: Growth, Resilience, Inspiration, and Tenacity for Women in Medicine course and co-host of the GRIT podcast. Dr. Bhagra is an expert in stress and resilience. Her research group studies mindfulness-based stress management plans in a wide variety of patients and health care providers, including physicians and allied health staff, to promote overall wellness. She specifically focuses on sex-specific differences in wellness and resilience as they related to disease. Dr. Bhagra examines stress and resilience from multiple points of view: enhancing resilience, decreasing stress and anxiety, healthy aging through optimism and happiness, leadership and resilience, work-life balance, and stress reduction in women, health care professionals and trainees.
Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Rebecca M. Minter, MD, FACS, is the A.R. Curreri Distinguished Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her clinical practice focuses on pancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Minter holds national leadership positions in multiple societies including the American Board of Surgery and is recognized for her work in the field of surgical education, particularly related to progressive entrustment and the development of autonomy. She is among a select group of women who have risen to rank of department chair. Her 2017 Society of University Surgeons Presidential Address titled, “Passion, Integrity, Resilience – Core Values to Carry Us Forward,” highlighted the need to re-define our core values and focus on creating a future state which nurtures and supports the development of surgical science and our future surgical leaders.
Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Caprice C. Greenberg, MD, MPH, FACS, is a tenured Professor of Surgery and the Morgridge Distinguished Chair in Health Services Research at the University of Wisconsin. She is a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, and a health services researcher focused on improving patient safety and quality of care. Her 2017 Presidential Address for the Association of Academic Surgery titled, “Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings” elevated the conversation about implicit bias and gender equity within the surgical community. Dr. Greenberg has given numerous national and international talks about systematic barriers and biases that must be fixed in order to achieve gender equity in the field of surgery.
Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Rebecca S. Sippel, MD, FACS, is a tenured Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Professional Development, and Chief of the Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. She specializes in treating patients with thyroid and parathyroid disease, and is a clinical researcher focused on improving patient outcomes. Her 2018 Presidential Address for the Association of Academic Surgery titled, “Re-defining Success in Academic Surgery,” reviewed internal and external metrics of success as a surgeon and identified strategies for focusing your energy on activities where you can have the greatest impact. Dr. Sippel is known for her mentorship and sponsorship of women surgeons. She has given numerous national and international talks on the importance of mentorship and sponsorship.
Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Sharon M. Weber, MD, FACS, is the Tim and Mary Ann McKenzie Endowed Professor in Surgical Oncology and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Wisconsin. She specializes in benign and malignant disorders of the liver, pancreas, and bile duct. She conducts clinical, translational, and mixed-methods research to improve patient outcomes and prognostic measures while reducing readmission. Dr. Weber is a Past-President of the Society of University Surgeons and has served on the executive council of multiple organizations. Of note, Dr. Weber also incorporates mindfulness meditation into her life to counteract stress and enhance wellness.
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tamara A. Scerpella, MD, is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, the Ballantine Endowed Professor for Orthopedic Research, and Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine at the University of Wisconsin (UW). She specializes in sports medicine and in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee and is the team physician for the UW Badger Women’s Hockey and Softball teams. Dr. Scerpella’s research goal is to improve lifelong bone health in women through childhood and adolescent physical activity programming. She is president of the Forum, the Society for Women Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialists. Dr. Scerpella received the 2017 Woman in Science Award from the American Medical Women’s Association. Through her work, Dr. Scerpella has provided research mentorship to more than 40 orthopedic surgery residents, medical and undergraduate students.