Women's Health Education Program (WHEP)
Drexel University College of Medicine's Women's Health Education Program (WHEP), part of the Department of Medicine, is one of six original National Centers of Excellence in Women's Health awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. WHEP is committed to advocating for women's health issues in medicine. We also strive to create an inclusive space for people of all gender identities, each of whom face unique challenges in medicine. Our efforts are directed toward long- and short-term change, with the hope that the future physicians we train will view women's health as a fundamental element of medical care that is more than reproductive health and will view gender past the male-female binary that so many have been taught.
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Women's Health Seminar Series
The Women's Health Seminar Series is open to any students and faculty interested in attending. Typically held on select evenings (5:30-7 p.m.) at the Queen Lane Campus. Please join us!
Featured Scholar Project
A Review of the Efficacy of Various Pain Management Options for IUD Insertion and a Brief Analysis of the Inconsistent Findings
The IUD is one of the most effective long-acting reversible contraceptive options on the market, with failure rates comparable to those of tubal ligation. However, the fear of pain or discomfort with IUD insertion has been identified as a potential barrier in its use among women. Various analgesic options have been suggested to reduce pain during IUD insertion, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), prostaglandins, nitrates and lidocaine preparations. These analgesic agents have been studied extensively over the years with inconsistent findings reported. Additionally, there is currently no standard practice for managing pain during IUD insertion. Read more.
About the Women's Health Education Program
Our mission is to innovate, educate, advocate and integrate by preparing tomorrow's physicians for excellence in health care delivery to all women across the lifespan.
Our goal is to train medical students to be physicians who treat patients holistically and are active listeners who integrate new knowledge with clinical care.
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