Leadership
• The WVU COEWH supports the development of women as leaders
– Academic Health Sciences Center– West Virginia University– Communities throughout the state
A History of Leadership
• Women in Medicine
• Faculty Development Programs– AAMC and ELAM
• National AAMC Recognition of Dean D’Alessandri
• Faculty Mentoring Program
• Teaching Scholars Program
A New Millenium
• Women in Medicine Retreat– WISH– COEWH
• Skills Bank
• Teaching Scholars Program Summer Institute
• Virtual Teaching Scholars Program
Salary Equity
• Database of all School of Medicine Faculty (7/03 – 6/04)– Included all MD and doctoral– Excluded those with major administrative roles– Excluded all < .53 FTE (benefits eligible)– Excluded masters degrees
Data
• M/F• Department• Degree• Rank• Years at Current Rank
• Salary– Base
– Base + Incentive
• Clinical Productivity (RVU’s)
Comparisons
• Gender
• Base vs. AAMC 25th & 50th percentile
• Base + incentive vs. AAMC 25th & 50th percentile
• Salary vs. years at current rank
• Salary vs. clinical productivity
Findings
• Statistical analysis with standard deviations revealed no significant difference between men and women.
• No patterns or trends were identified• Outliers among men and women were identified
that will likely require additional information and possibly salary adjustments.
• This database will become invaluable as comparisons are made over time.
Climate Survey
• 5 Faculty members from multiple schools in communication with the COEWH Directors, the HSC Vice President and the Deans
• In the process of developing survey questions
• Working with HSC Administration for final survey content and dissemination
Leadership Extension and Collaboration
• Gather and disseminate information
• Identify additional leadership partners
• Expand outreach through HSTA, Center for Women’s Studies, and RHEP.