WOMEN DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS COMMITTEE (2012-2013)
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Updated April 2012
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The Women Dermatologic Surgeons Committee aims to optimize the professional success, leadership potential, and personal growth of female dermatologic surgeons.
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To establish a network of female dermatologic surgeons to share ideas, experiences, concerns, questions, or other topics |
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To establish a mentorship program for women interested in pursuing or furthering a career in dermatologic surgery |
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To establish a forum which includes female leaders in dermatologic surgery (who serve as role models to young physicians) with an emphasis on mentoring |
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Serve as a resource to WDS membership on current issues pertaining to training and career development in dermatologic surgery |
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To identify, foster, and promote female leaders in dermatologic surgery |
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To facilitate networking and fellowship among women in all dermatologic surgical organizations |
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Number of Members: At least 6 selected by the WDS President
Term: 3 years Term of Chair: 3 years appointed by WDS President Term expires after the annual meeting WDS President serves as an ex-officio Active Member. A Mohs representative may be designated to serve on the committee by the WDS President |
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Co-Chair
Elizabeth I. McBurney, MD (2011-2013) Slidell, LA Co-Chair Deborah MacFarlane, MD (2012-2015) Houston, TX Yasmine Kikorian, MD (2012-02015) Michel McDonald, MD (2011-2014) Nashville, TN Rhoda Narins, MD (2010-2013) White Plains, NY Kishwer Nehal, MD (2011-2014) New York, NY Julia Konerding Padgett, MD (2012-2015) Glen Allen, VA |
Melanie Palm, MD (2011-2014)
Encinitas, CA Nicole Rogers, MD (2012-2015) Metairie, LA Emily Tierney, MD (2010-2013) Boston, MA Sandra Vause, MD (2011-2014) Logan Township, NJ Allison Vidimos, MD (2012-2015) Cleveland, OH Lucile White, MD (2011-2014) Pearland, TX Ex-Officio Advisor - President Janet G. Hickman, MD (2012-2013) Lynchburg, VA |