This symposium will examine women's achievement of executive leadership positions in the fields of bioscience and health care, with the goal of sparking a national dialogue regarding the barriers to, importance of and potential for women's leadership in these dynamic and growing fields. The symposium will highlight the current status of women in health care and bioscience, break new ground in understanding women's advancement to key leadership positions, and craft an agenda for future research, education and policy.

This symposium is free; however, registration is  required.

Who Should Attend this Symposium?

• Men and women interested in how health and bioscience organizations can draw from the broadest talent pool to be best positioned for the future.
• Men and women interested in executive leadership development in the fields of health care, public health, and bioscience.
• Men and women interested in the role of gender in career trajectories and leadership development.

Keynote Presentation

Marianne Udow-Phillips, MHSA
Director of the Center for Healthcare Quality & Transformation, University of Michigan
and former Director of the Michigan Department of Human Services

Other Speakers

• Annalisa Jenkins, MD, Vice President, Full Development, Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Lois Joy, PhD, Director of Research, Catalyst, Inc.
• Ilene Lang, MBA, President, Catalyst
• Candice Lange, MBA, President, Lange Advisors
• Paula Lantz, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan
• Nancy Nielsen, MD, PhD, President-elect, American Medical Association
• Gail Warden, MHA, President Emeritus, Henry Ford Health System

	The Women's Health Program at the University of Michigan Health System connects women to the very best resources in health care, research and education, by providing women and their families comprehensive clinical services, compassionate providers, extensive outreach activities and a full-service Women's Health Resource Center.
	The Griffith Leadership Center at the University of Michigan School of Public Health promotes and supports excellence in health management and policy leaders by strengthening the connections among research, teaching and practice.
	Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in New York, Sunnyvale, Toronto, and Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 340 leading corporations, firms, business schools, and associations, Catalyst is connected to business and its changing needs and is the premier resource for information and data about women in the workplace.