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Join us for Tools for Thriving: A Series for Women in Medicine, a leadership offering designed to support and empower women in medicine (students, residents and physicians). This session is one of three in the series, with other sessions including Stop Charting at Night (April 16 at 6:00 pm) and Advocating from a Position of Strength (April 24 at 12:00 pm). You can choose to attend one, two, or all three webinars — pick what works best for you!

Session Description

How we show up in the room matters. This session for women physicians will explore how to strengthen your presence, communicate with authority, and expand your influence across clinical, academic, and leadership spaces. 

Together, we’ll talk candidly about the realities many women navigate: managing perceptions of assertiveness versus likability, ensuring your expertise is recognized, and speaking with confidence in high-stakes settings. We’ll also discuss the unique traits women have that serve them well to lead and navigate challenging interactions. 

Through reflection and practical tips, you’ll refine communication strategies that feel authentic while stepping more fully into the influence you already carry. 

Bio

Dr. Shazma Mithani is an emergency physician in Edmonton, practicing both adult and pediatric emergency medicine. She completed medical school at Western University in 2009 and her residency at the University of Alberta in 2014. 

Her passion for health education and advocacy sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic. It continues through her roles with various medical associations and her podcast, The Doc Talk. Shazma has received multiple awards for her advocacy, including Edify Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. You can read more about Dr. Mithani, here.

🎉 Chance to Win: For each session you attend, you’ll be entered to win lifetime access to charting support via the Charting Champions program, run by Dr. Sarah Smith.