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Thank you to the wonderful Sarah Fitzgibbon and the Women in Medicine in Ireland Network (WiMIN) for hosting a wonderful conference at Riddel in Belfast. Anna and I both had an amazing time! (She went to her own ‘meeting’ while I attended mine – so much appreciation for the childcare, such a rare thing at conferences!) I especially enjoyed Anna McKeever talk, which was beautifully complemented by her own stunning art pieces in the slides. Louise Crowley presentation on Bystander Intervention was truly inspiring, highlighting the incredible impact of her work. Niamh Humphries discussion on doctor retention was thought-provoking, particularly as a doctor who moved to Australia in 2011 but returned after a year. She presented worrying statistics as we continue to loose doctors abroad at an increasing level year on year. The day was filled with serious messages but the atmosphere was one of unwavering positivity, with women supporting women every step of the way. Maimoona Azhar Rachel McNamara Sarah Taaffe Lisa McNamee Noirin Russell #WIMINConference #WomenInMedicine #WomenSupportingWomen #BystanderIntervention #DoctorRetention #MedicalResearch #InspiringWomen #RiddelHall #Belfast #artinmedicine
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