ACADEMIC DERMATOLOGISTS COMMITTEE (2010-2011)

Updated March 2010
Mission Statement

a)
To identify and consolidate national efforts focusing on recruitment of women dermatologists into the academic field

b)
To identify and address common needs and specific concerns among women in academic dermatology

c)
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

d)
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

e)
To build and sustain a collaborative network by providing an interactive medium for communication among individuals with common academic interests

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.

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

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