2006 Inaugural Session of Academic Dermatologists Group
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2006 Inaugural Session of the WDS Academic Dermatologists Interest Group |
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By Clara Curiel, MD The inaugural session of the newly formed WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest Group was held on March 3rd, 2006 during the AAD annual meeting in San Francisco. An overwhelming response to this initiative was manifested by having more than 50 academic dermatologists from around the country participating in the session. An introductory statement by Ilona Frieden, MD was followed by a collage of speakers representing different branches and stages of women in academic dermatology. Three remarkable academic dermatologists, Frances Storrs, MD, Barbara Gilchrest, MD, and Lynne Cornelius, MD. PhD, spoke from their “heart" about their personal challenges, rewards, and disappointing experiences in the field. They also provided the audience with “pearls of wisdom” on how to sustain an academic dermatology career. Following the speakers presentation the participants were divided into smaller discussion groups to elaborate on several relevant topics about how to develop and sustain an academic career. The key topics identified by the steering committee included: the importance of mentorship, how to establish it and sustain it; the need to develop a niche; when to say yes and when to say no; survival skills in academic dermatology; and the importance of participating in faculty development programs. The enthusiasm and acknowledgment of the need to discuss these various topics was evident throughout the discussion groups. The goal of the WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest Group is to further identify the key elements for women to enroll and remain in academic dermatology, and to provide them with the necessary instruments to achieve their goals. The WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest Group is currently working on incorporating the results form the discussion group session into a national academic survey. An important element of the WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest Group initiative is to scientifically support the newly established “Resident and Young Dermatologist Research Grant Program”. The grant program was introduced to the participants and candidates were encouraged to apply. |
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Organizing Breakfast Meeting held in San Francisco Breakfast List of Attendees: |
| Lindsay S. Ackerman, MD Anna Liza Chan Agero, MD Brian Berman, MD, PhD Jean Bolognia, MD Lindie K. Borton, MD Gene E. Burges, MD, PhD Roger I. Ceilley, MD Suephy C. Chen, MD Anna L. Cole Suzanne Marie Connolly, MD Kelly M. Cordoro, MD Lynn Anne Cornelius, MD Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD Marie-France Demierre, MD Lynn Annette Drake, MD Bonnie J. Drake, MD Anastasia D. Drohan, MD Alison Ehrlich, MD Ilona J. Frieden, MD |
Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD Andrea L. Garrett, MD Barbara Ann Gilchrest, MD Mitchel Paul Goldman, MD Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD Jennifer L. Hand, MD Adelaide A. Hebert, MD William D. James, MD Lenore Setsuko Kakita, MD Caroline C. Kim, MD Ellen J. Kim, MD Jenny Kim, MD, PhD Andria G.M. Langenberg, MD Anne E. Laumann, MBChB,MRCP Sancy A. Leachman, MD, PhD Marilyn Grace Liang, MD Ellen S. Marmur, MD Elizabeth I. McBurney, MD Michel A. McDonald, MD |
Amy J. McMichael, MD Ginat W. Mirowski, DMD, MD Uma Nadiminti, MD Patricia L. Norris, MD Elise Olsen, MD Amy S. Paller, MD Frances Ramos-Ceballos, MD Nicole Elaine Rogers, MD Cheryl F. Rosen, MD Karla S. Rosenman, MD Beth S. Ruben, MD Navjeet K. Sidhu-Malik, MD Frances J. Storrs, MD Susan M. Swetter, MD Marcia G. Tonnesen, MD Rochelle R. Torgerson, MD, PhD Abby S. Van Voorhees, MD Erin M. Warshaw, MD, MS David Wintermeyer Michael Wintermeyer |
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The group was chaired by: Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD and Ilona J. Frieden, MD
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