WELCOME TO WOMXN IN MEDICINE AT UTSA
WHY THE 'X' IN WOMXN
​Dictionary.com states "noun, plural wom·xn [wim-in].a woman (used, especially in intersectional feminism, as an alternative spelling to avoid the suggestion of sexism perceived in the sequences m-a-n and m-e-n, and to be inclusive of trans and nonbinary women)
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From Women to Womxn
To be more inclusive and to provide a safe place
Allows multiple gender expressions without weighing one more than the other
gender expression has historically been impacted by racism, transphobia and harmful gender binary views
the importance of language and dialogue with viewpoints
WHAT TO EXPECT
Discussions on crucial issues that often fall through the cracks of healthcare, promotion of collaboration between womxn pursuing a career in healthcare, accompanying other pre-health organizations, exploring your why, and understanding the impacts of cultural competency
MEET MEMBERS
Share Your Passion
The journey into the healthcare field is not an easy one, and our socials are created to remember to get involved, make new friends, and relax from studying. They are a wonderful experience you will not want to miss, and a great way to get to know other members of Womxn In Medicine UTSA.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Learn While Mingling
Our Special Events are the perfect way to meet new speakers from a variety of healthcare fields, learn about organizations focused on advocacy in healthcare, and participate in activities geared towards improving your skillset. Each activity brings something new and exciting to the table. We guarantee you won’t want to miss out.