Women in Internal Medicine Group
Women historically have and continue to face unique issues of equity while pursuing careers in medicine, including but not limited to equitable pay, bias as related to gender and age, expectations of child rearing, career promotions, and lack of representation in academia. These disparities were the topic of discussion at a UMass Chan Medical School Department of Medicine Grand Rounds given by Julie Silver, MD, associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School.
In the face of systematic disparities, the UMass Chan Internal Medicine Residency continues to promote a culture of strong female leadership. With many female leaders within our residency, the Department of Medicine and UMass Chan, it is apparent that UMass Chan strives to promote women in academic medicine. The Department of Medicine at UMass Chan is also fortunate to have Lauren Feld, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging executive in the Department of Medicine, who advocates for research and advancements in workforce equity.
The UMass Chan Women in Internal Medicine Group was started with the following goals in mind:
- To provide a space for women in medicine to support each other
- To identify and address the professional barriers that women in medicine face
- To foster mentorship by creating a network for women to connect with each other
- To examine and discuss personal life challenges women in medicine face, such as fertility, childcare and pregnancy
Committees:
- Career Advancement
- Events directed at increasing ways for women to advance their careers and advocate for themselves in the workplace
- Work-Life Balance
- Events dedicated toward balancing being a woman in medicine while managing other life responsibilities (e.g., home life, child rearing)
- Wellness
- Events focused on cultivating well-being among faculty and resident trainees
Recent events:
Spring Career Panel in February 2025
Intern Welcome Event in June 2025
Fall Event in October 2024
Intern Orientation Event in June 2024
Kickoff event in February 2023
Intern welcome in June 2023
Intern welcome in June 2023
Wine and cheese social in September 2023
About us:
Elizabeth Murphy, MD, FACP
Dr. Murphy is the UMass Chan Primary Care Track program director. She received her MD at Boston University School of Medicine, came to UMass Chan in 1995 for her internship, and has not left! Throughout her years at UMass Chan, Dr. Murphy has felt extremely supported in her personal and career goals. The Internal Medicine Residency and the Department of Medicine provided her with many opportunities to achieve her academic and professional interests while giving her the flexibility to be an involved mother to her two sons, who are now adults. With the creation of the Women in Internal Medicine Group, Dr. Murphy is excited to have a place to share her experiences of being a woman in medicine with trainees and junior faculty and pay back the support she has been fortunate to receive throughout her career. She can be contacted at elizabeth.murphy@umassmemorial.org.
Alyssa Singer, MD
Dr. Singer is a second-year Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she earned her MD from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2024. She has a special interest in women’s health and is very involved in research focusing on women of childbearing age and cardiac disease. She loves being a part of the Women in Medicine Group, where she can help foster a supportive, empowering environment. Dr. Singer is especially committed to mentoring trainees as they explore their interests and build meaningful, fulfilling careers in medicine.
Ami Patel, DO
Dr. Patel is a third-year Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. Dr. Patel has been highly motivated by healthcare disparities, including women’s health, which led her to join the Women in Medicine group. Dr. Patel is excited to be able to create a great community for trainees and have a strong network of supportive women as they progress towards their career goals in residency and beyond.
Cindy Le, MD
Dr. Le is a third-year Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. She studied medicine at UMass Chan Medical School and ultimately stayed here for residency as she fell in love with the program and the people in it! She has had amazing mentors who have guided her through medicine as well as what it means to be a woman in medicine, and she hopes to bring this to others as well.
Darya Herscovici, MD
Dr. Herscovici is a second-year Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. She received her MD at UMass Chan Medical School in 2024 and stayed on for Internal Medicine Residency. Dr. Herscovici was empowered by the tight-knit community of accomplished female physicians at UMass - women successfully balancing clinical work, research, and their families while mentoring the next generation. She is thrilled to be contributing to and learning from this inspiring community.
Jennifer Trebilcock, MD
Dr. Trebilcock is a third-year Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. She was born and raised in Naples, FL, attended undergrad at the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks), and medical school at Florida State University College of Medicine. She is thankful for all the incredible female mentorship she has had this far in her career.
Kavya Sudireddy, MBBS
Dr. Sudireddy is a third-year Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. Born at UMass and raised in Hyderabad, India, from middle school onward, she went on to attend AIMSR in Hyderabad for medical school before returning to UMass for residency. Throughout her training, Dr. Sudireddy has been inspired by strong female leadership, which has fueled her commitment to advancing and uplifting women in medicine. She is particularly passionate about creating mentorship and networking opportunities for women at all stages of their careers.
