Open Positions

We are filling two (2) Board positions effective January 1, 2026, with attendance requested at the final Board meeting of 2025 as an observer.

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About the CWIM Board of Directors

Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting women+ physicians in all aspects of their lives: personal, professional, and financial. 

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The CWIM Board of Directors sets the strategic plan of the organization and directs the organization’s activities around wellness, advocacy, mentorship, and professional development, in collaboration with the Leadership Council (LC). 

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The CWIM Board of Directors is seeking two visionary women+ physicians to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to our ever growing grassroots organization. If you’re passionate about driving change, collaborating with a diverse team and making a lasting impact through fostering a supportive community for Canadian women+ physicians, we invite you to apply.​

 

Eligibility

All CWIM Partners may apply. CWIM Leadership Council members may apply, but prior experience on the Leadership Council is not a requirement to apply for the Board.

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Commitment

Monthly Board meetings, including one Annual General Meeting. 3-4 general Leadership Council meetings per year and committee work/committee meetings as needed (time commitment will vary based on committee). Most meetings will be held via Zoom.

 

Qualifications

Successful candidates will: 

• Be able to attend all meetings of the Board and Leadership Council, and the annual CWIM Conference                          

• Serve as a Board Liaison for one of the Leadership Council committees 

• Have a desire to support and encourage their women colleagues in medicine 

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Some consideration will be given to geographic diversity. 

 

Term

1-year term beginning January 2026. The position is renewable for up to a total of 5 years. 

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Honoraria

Board members will be paid an annual honorarium of $2,000 and receive complimentary registration to the CWIM Conference.  

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Support

Board members will have access to administrative support (shared part-time administrator). 

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TO APPLY

Please send the CWIM Board a maximum one-page letter of interest telling us: 

• Who are you. 

• What would you bring to the Board 

• Your vision for CWIM  

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Applications must be submitted by August 15 2025. Please send your letter as a PDF to hello@cwimorg.com with the subject line "Call for Applications".

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Questions

If you have any questions, please reach out to hello@cwimorg.com.

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