Healthcare professionals around the world are being invited to nominate friends and colleagues for the inaugural Global Women in Healthcare Awards, launched by EMMS International and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The awards, to be presented on International Women’s Day 2024, will celebrate the contribution of women to global healthcare and shine a spotlight on the importance of supporting medical academic study in all communities.
The awards are divided into four categories: the Dr. Elsie Inglis Award, which recognises a woman championing gender equality in medicine; the Rising Star Award, which celebrates a woman demonstrating potential and dedication to a career in healthcare; the Outstanding Leader Award, honouring a professional supporting other women in their healthcare careers; and the Health Tech Award, recognising a woman making an impact in the health tech industry.
The judging panel will be made up of prominent experts, including Dr Linda Bauld OBE, Bruce and John Usher Chair of Public Health in The Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh and Chief Social Policy Advisor to the Scottish government. Commenting on the awards, Dr Bauld said: “Women are underrepresented in healthcare leadership. Recognising their contribution and inspiring professionals to follow in their footsteps is key to building resilient health systems. I very much look forward to finding out about the work of our nominees and how they are contributing to the current and future medical profession.”
The awards are supported by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, whose Licenciates include Dr Elsie Inglis and Dr Annie Wardlaw Jagannadham, and Fellow Dr Isabella Pringle. Professor Andrew Elder, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, commented: “The RCPE has a strong history of drawing together international experts and role models to explore barriers and solutions to women in medicine, in leadership, and women’s health and wellbeing. These awards will bring together and celebrate the women who are successful in their specialisations across all areas of healthcare and highlight the impact of female leaders on clinical care.”
Launching the awards, EMMS International is Scotland’s longest-serving, internationally respected healthcare charity. CEO and Director of International Programmes, Dr. Cathy Ratcliff, said: “Our Healthcare Career Pathways support women to gain healthcare qualifications, reducing the impact of sex inequality while promoting academic study and developing sustainable care for the most vulnerable families. Without these women, there are communities who simply would not have access to good healthcare. That is true of areas across the world, and those women’s achievement should – and will be – celebrated.”
The award winners will be announced at the Elsie Inglis Charity Ball at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Saturday 9th March 2024. Full details about the awards and nomination information can be found here: Global Women in Healthcare Awards | EMMS International
Ahead of International Women’s Day 2024, EMMS International and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh have launched the Global Women in Healthcare Awards to recognise the vital contribution of women to global healthcare. Healthcare professionals are invited to nominate friends and colleagues for the awards, which will be presented at the Elsie Inglis Charity Ball in the city of Edinburgh on March 9th 2024.
The awards are divided into four categories: the Dr. Elsie Inglis Award, the Rising Star Award, the Outstanding Leader Award, and the Health Tech Award. The judging panel, which includes Dr Linda Bauld OBE, Bruce and John Usher Chair of Public Health in The Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh and Chief Social Policy Advisor to the Scottish government, will review applications and select the winners.
Commenting on the awards, Professor Andrew Elder, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh said: “The RCPE has a strong history of drawing together international experts and role models to explore barriers and solutions to women in medicine, in leadership, and women’s health and wellbeing. These awards will bring together and celebrate the women who are successful in their specialisations across all areas of healthcare and highlight the impact of female leaders on clinical care.”
Dr. Cathy Ratcliff, CEO and Director of International Programmes at EMMS International added: “Our Healthcare Career Pathways support women to gain healthcare qualifications, reducing the impact of sex inequality while promoting academic study and developing sustainable care for the most vulnerable families. Without these women, there are communities who simply would not have access to good healthcare. That is true of areas across the world, and those women’s achievement should – and will be – celebrated.”
As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, EMMS International and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh are launching the Global Women in Healthcare Awards to recognise the vital contribution of women
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