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Updated March 2010
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| Mission Statement |
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To identify and consolidate national efforts focusing on recruitment of women dermatologists into the academic field |
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To identify and address common needs and specific concerns among women in academic dermatology |
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To create programs that will provide junior and mid-career women in the academic field with the necessary tools to achieve career-long mastery of leadership, managerial and negotiation skills |
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To provide scientific support to the “Resident and Young Dermatologist Research Grant Program” by establishing a review committee whose members have expertise in a variety of areas within dermatology |
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To build and sustain a collaborative network by providing an interactive medium for communication among individuals with common academic interests |
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Number of Members: At least 6.
Term: 3 years. Term expires after Annual Business Meeting in final year. WDS President serves as ex-officio active member. WDS Secretary and Treasurer serve as ex-officio advisory members. |
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Co-Chair
Kelly M. Cordoro, M.D. (2006-2011) San Mateo, CA Co-Chair Lauren C. Hughey, M.D. (2009-2012) Birmingham, AL Keira L. Barr, M.D. (2009-12) Granite Bay, CA Alice B. Gottlieb, M.D., PhD (2009-12) South Salem, NY Jane Margaret Grant-Kels, M.D. (2009-12) Farmington, CT Shasa Hu, M.D. (2009-12) Corabl Gables, FL Chelsy Marty, M.D. (2010 – 2013) Jacksonville, FL Amy J. McMichael, M.D. (2009-12) Winston-Salem, NC Ginat W. Mirowski, DMD, M.D. (2008-12) Carmel, IN |
Kelly Carter Nelson, M.D. (2010-2013) Durham, NC Elise Olsen, M.D. (2009-12) Durham, NC Amy S. Paller, M.D. (2009-12) Chicago, IL Ex-Officio Active Member President Lisa A. Garner, M.D. (2010-11) Garland, TX Ex-Officio Advisor Treasurer Suzanne Olbricht, M.D. (2008-11) Burlington, MA Ex-Officio Advisor Secretary Valerie Callender, M.D. (2010-2011) Mitchellville, MD Ex-Officio Advisor Past Chair Kathryn Schwarzenberger, M.D. (2010-2011) Burlington, VT |