“Creating the belief that you can…so that you will”

SELAM is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of women to executive leadership positions in academic health professions.

Vision
Optimal global health will be possible when women are fully engaged as leaders in the academic health professions.

Approach
The society supports programs designed and dedicated to developing leadership and management skills for women in leadership positions in academic health professions. The society promotes collaboration and networking among its members and other organizations that share common goals.

Values

• Equal opportunity – All individuals in academic health professions shall have equal opportunities for advancement to and success in leadership positions.
• Excellence – Women advancing to leadership positions shall achieve excellence through professional development opportunities that enhance their success.
• Community – Women leaders will be members of a global community that fosters their success.
• Advocacy – All individuals will develop and promote women into leadership positions.