Celebrating Women & Diversity Series Features Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, MD
Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, MD, professor of pediatrics at UC and in Cincinnati Childrens Division of Emergency Medicine, will be the featured speaker at the Celebrating Women & Diversity in STEM Series networking breakfast set for Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the Kingsgate Marriott. Mahabee-Gittens will discuss her successes and lessons learned in academia, tips for promotion and career advancement, and the value of collaboration and mentorship. She will describe her unique experiences and perspectives as a woman and an underrepresented minority in academia and academic medicine. The event is open to all faculty, trainees, and students and will offer opportunities for interactive dialogue. Please RSVP by Friday, January 31, 2014 by emailing
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