Women in Cardiology
BJCA is dedicated to supporting all trainees in cardiology and promoting equality within the specialty.
The Women in Cardiology committee within the BCS and BJCA offers resources for female and female-identifying trainees as well as promoting cardiology amongst medical students and junior doctors.
Resources
Visit Women in Cardiology Resource webpage for more info and resources such as guidance on returning to work after absence, pregnancy and addressing gender equity in cardiology.
To be added to the WIC BCS mailing list and receive emails and updates about upcoming events, please email the Women in Cardiology Committee.
Buddy Scheme
The BCSWIC team have developed a return-to-work buddy scheme for any cardiology trainee/consultant returning to work after a period of absence. If anyone is interested in becoming a ‘buddy’ or would like to be paired up with someone, please email the Women in Cardiology Committee.
Events
There are frequent webinars and conferences organised to support Women in Cardiology. These are advertised regularly in BJCA newswire.
Help & Advice
Sarah Blake is the BJCA Women in Cardiology Representative. She is more than happy to answer any questions about training in cardiology.
There are also regional representatives for WIC – please email the Women in Cardiology Committee for the contact details for your regional rep.