Our Work
At Women in Residency Life (WiRL), our mission is to create a supportive, empowering space for women navigating the challenges of residency and beyond. We focus on building community, fostering mentorship, and advocating for wellness, equity, and growth — both personally and professionally. From practical resources to meaningful connections, our work centers around showing up for one another and making sure no woman feels alone on her journey.
Community Service
Giving back to our community, outside of what residents do in the hospital, is challenging. Ultimately, physicians entered the medical field because of the desire to help others on some level. With WiRL, we have created numerous opportunities to engage in community service. We have hosted multiple donation drives including collecting feminine hygiene products, warm clothes, white coats for black lives and we have even worked closely with youth groups in the surrounding Syracuse Community.
We are always striving to make a difference, and we invite you to learn more and lend your support.
Professional and Personal Development
With this initiative, our goal is to provide unique resources for women residents of all specialties. We have hosted an array of workshops on finance, salary negotiation, contract negotiation, work-family management, women in fellowships, fertility/family planning.
With access to the right resources, women resident physicians can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.
Have a topic you want to discuss? Let us know!
Mentoring and Networking
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to create a strong network of women. We have a variety of men and women mentors & sponsors across multiple specialties.
Feeling nervous about reaching out to that specific mentor? You’re not alone — and we’ve got your back. Let us help you find the right words and make it a little less stressful.
Life and Wellness
We have hosted a variety of wellness events, which have been useful in bringing people together. Our events give residents an opportunity to relax, get to know each other, and give back to the surrounding community. Every wellness event is linked to a community fundraiser/donation drive.
