International Women’s Day 2023

Posted on: Wednesday 8 March 2023
Author: FPM

Breakers of barriers and shatterers of glass ceilings – everyone here at FPM is extremely proud of the achievements of our women members, staff and volunteers.

We’re all used to seeing women excel in our speciality, including taking on leadership positions in the faculty, so International Women’s Day gives us a welcome chance to look through our archives and cherry-pick some of their recent achievements and publications.

Recognition and awards

Flic Gabbay becomes Honorary Fellow of BPS

From December 2022
Our President was recognised for sustained excellence and leadership in science, healthcare, and public service.

Sheuli Porkess awarded Fellowship of RCP London

From October 2022
Our Vice President was honoured by our parent college

Marcia wins Memcom award!

From October 2022
Our Chief Executive was bestowed a highly commended award in the CEO Leadership category

Professor Penny Ward wins FPM Volunteer Award

From July 2022
Professor Ward won our brand new award for her services to FPM

Dr Flic Gabbay awarded the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences

From May 2020
This award recognised her significant initiatives in pharmaceutical medicine

Careers focus

Becoming a fellow at FPM: A blog by Bu Siakpere

From February 2023
An overview of the benefits of FPM Fellowship

Marcia guests on a leadership podcast

From February 2023
Hear from our Chief Executive

FPM publishes Women in Pharmaceutical Medicine report

From September 2022
Read our landmark report

Interview with Sangeeta Sharma

From September 2022
A blog celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2022

Dr Naila Aslam: My journey into Pharmaceutical Medicine

From March 2022
An account of a member’s path into our specialty

Out of the MDT* and into the CVT**: 5 things I wish I knew when moving into Pharmaceutical Medicine

From September 2021
A personal reflection by Dr Emma Smith

International Women's Day 2023
International Women’s Day 2023