First Generation Women in Medicine

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About Us

First Generation Women in Medicine (FGWM), a supportive community for students who are the first in their families to pursue careers in medicine. We aim to empower, mentor, and advocate for first-generation women by providing the resources, networking opportunities, and professional guidance necessary to successfully navigate the medical school application process and excel in medical careers.

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Members receive access to tailored volunteering, mentorship, and academic assistance across pre-health tracks, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and physician assistant studies. Benefits include interdisciplinary mentorship, relevant volunteering opportunities, track-specific resources, timeline checklists, mock interviews, application strategy sessions, collaborative skill-building, and a supportive peer network.

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Our Team

Shahima Habibi Profile

Shahima Habibi

President
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Mena Basiri

Outreach Coordinator
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Saher Akbar

Outreach Coordinator
Tabasoum Girowal Profile

Tabasoum Girowal

Social Media Manager
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Zara Mahmood

Secretary
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Zohal Stanikzai

Treasurer
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Rzan Almoaibeed

President
Shatha Al Dalou Profile

Shatha Al Dalou

President

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First Generation Women in Medicine


Fairfax Virginia
United States