Our Mission
SWIM is dedicated to making the path to medicine more accessible, supportive, and inclusive for women of ALL backgrounds. Through mentorship, education, service, and community, we connect high school students, undergraduates, medical students, and physicians across every stage of the journey.
Our mission is to open doors that have too often remained closed, equip women with the guidance and opportunities they need to grow, and empower them to lead with confidence and purpose. By bringing women together across generations, we are building a future in medicine where every woman has the support to find her voice and the opportunity to use it in service of others.
Today, SWIM is home to more than 200 members, supported by a rapidly growing network of mentors, partners, and community organizations within and beyond Stanford.
Our Values
Mentorship
We connect high school students, undergraduates, medical students, and physicians through mentorship across every stage of the journey. By sharing guidance, experiences, and encouragement, we ensure that no woman has to navigate medicine alone.
Education
We make the path to medicine more accessible by connecting students with educational resources, events, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We help women gain the knowledge and confidence to take the next step in their journeys.
Community
We bring together women who learn from one another, celebrate one another, and grow alongside one another. Through shared experiences and lasting relationships, we create a community where every woman can find her voice and know that she belongs.
Service
We work with partners within and beyond Stanford to understand and respond to the needs of the communities around us. Through outreach, advocacy, and service, we encourage women to use their growing knowledge of medicine to care for and uplift others.
Our Impact
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