CMWIM — Muslim Women in Medicine

Events and initiatives

Come together

Gatherings where Muslim women in medicine share stories, build connections, and grow side by side.

CMWIM members gathered at a national event.

Our national gathering, together in one room.

Past events

Dr. Aliya A. Khan delivering the keynote at the Muslim Women in Medicine event.
Keynote — May 22, 2026

Muslim Women in Medicine keynote with Dr. Aliya A. Khan

Internationally recognized physician, educator, researcher, and humanitarian Dr. Khan shared reflections on Muslim mentorship, female representation in healthcare, faith and medicine, leadership, resilience, identity, and building a meaningful career in healthcare.

Muslim women students and physicians connecting at the Mentorship Networking Evening.
Community Event — May 22, 2026

Muslim Women in Medicine Mentorship Networking Evening

Presented by CMWIM, the TMU, McMaster, and University of Toronto MMAC chapters, and ISNA Cares. Muslim women students connected with physician mentors across specialties in a relaxed setting designed to encourage honest questions, specialty exploration, shared mentorship, and meaningful community.

Dr. Sondos Zayed presenting Imposter Syndrome: An Islamic Perspective in an online session.
Online Conversation — February 13, 2026

Imposter Syndrome: An Islamic Perspective

Dr. Sondos Zayed, MD CM FRCPC MPH, led a conversation about understanding imposter syndrome through an Islamic lens and navigating self-doubt in medicine.

Mask extenders provided for students wearing hijabs, turbans, and other spiritual head coverings.
Campus Initiative — January 14, 2026

Hijab Mask Extenders in Anatomy Labs

Led by the Schulich Open-Source Medicine Club and CMWIM, this accessibility initiative provided reusable mask extenders for students wearing hijabs, turbans, and other spiritual head coverings, supporting a comfortable and secure fit in anatomy labs.

Dr. Nehal Al Tarhuni and Dr. Ruba Kiwan speaking at the Giving Back Through Medicine physician panel.
Physician Panel — November 4, 2025

Physician Panel: Giving Back Through Medicine

Dr. Ruba Kiwan and Dr. Nehal Al Tarhuni spoke with students in London and Windsor about using careers in medicine to advocate for their communities and make a meaningful impact locally and globally.

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