Welcome to Womxn in Medicine!

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WIM Book Club

Informational Session

Meet the Officers

● Discussion Leader: Aubrey (Vice President)● Question Writers: Adriana (Social Events Coordinator) &

Neha (Internal Events Coordinator)● Summary Writer: Sam (Secretary)● Chat Moderator: Arianna (Interim Vice President)

About the Book

Synopsis

● The story of how powerful cells killed one woman, while the research of her cells provided scientists with a plan to help others keep theirs. Henrietta’s cells lead to major breakthroughs that change the face of medicine forever.

The Book

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Rebecca Skloot

(~300 pages)

Locations to Find Book

In person/ curbside purchase options:

● Half Price Books● Barnes & Nobles ● San Antonio Public Library (ebook

option as well)● The Twig Book Shop

Online / Delivery options:

● Target● Walmart ● Mercari (resell website / app) ● eBay (resell) ● Amazon ● Thriftbooks

*Based in San Antonio, Texas

5-minute Break

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Book Club Meetings

Timeline

● Book Club Info Session (today, 9/1)○ Start book

● Book Club Meeting #1 (9/29 from 5:30-7pm)○ Read THROUGH Chapter 16

● Book Club Meeting #2 (10/27 from 5:30-7pm)○ Read THROUGH Chapter 29

● Book Club Meeting #3 (11/17 from 5:30-7pm)○ Read THROUGH the end of the book (Chapter 38)

● Tapers throughout the semester

Links and more information on our TeamUp calendar (click here)!

Book Club MeetingsLayout

1. Summary of chapters

2. Discussion questions

3. Reflection questions

All on a Tuesday from 5:30-7pm

You do not have to attend all 3 to be able to attend the rest, but it is highly encouraged!

Expectations During Discussions● Try not to read too far ahead

○ If you do, please do not spoil the book or reference later chapters

● Participation is KEY for this event○ Polls, Unmuting Mics, Chat, Breakout Rooms

● We recommend that you read the entire section○ Summary of chapters will be read aloud to start the meeting to jog your

memory

● Use the “Raise Hand” function when you’d like to speak○ This is to ensure that everyone has a chance to talk and that we don’t

interrupt each other○ How to “raise hand”

Questions?