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Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership (WEL): A Program Evaluation
Erin Hayes Kelly1, Theresa Miskimen2,3, Florence Rivera4
1American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, Illinois ekelly@aap.org.
Pediatrics
|September 2, 2021
Summary
The Women's Wellness through Equity and Leadership (WEL) program successfully enhanced women physicians' knowledge and behaviors. Peer support and diverse faculty were key drivers of this advancement in medicine.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Wellness
- Health Equity
Background:
- The Women's Wellness through Equity and Leadership (WEL) program was a collaborative initiative.
- It aimed to foster equitable work environments for women physicians in the US.
- Six major medical associations partnered to develop the WEL program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the pilot implementation of the WEL program.
- To assess the effectiveness of the program in promoting wellness, equity, and leadership among women physicians.
Main Methods:
- A diverse group of 18 women physicians participated.
- The 18-month program included monthly virtual and in-person meetings across three series.
- A mixed-methods evaluation used surveys and telephone interviews.
Main Results:
- Key success factors included peer support, interconnectedness of topics, and diverse participants/faculty.
- Participants reported increased knowledge and behavior change.
- Areas for improvement included enhanced peer connection and mentorship.
Conclusions:
- The WEL program, a collaboration of six medical associations, showed positive outcomes.
- Opportunities for connection, support, and skill-building effectively advance women physicians' wellness, equity, and leadership.
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