WDS Celebrates 35 Years with Tributes to Extraordinary Women!
| 35th WDS Annual Meeting Luncheon - Emerald Anniversary Celebration Sunday, March 7, 2010 Loews Miami Beach Hotel - Americana Ballroom • Miami, FL By Rochelle Torgerson, MD, PhD The Women’s Dermatologic Society’s 35th Emerald Anniversary Annual Meeting Luncheon was a shining example of history and substance providing a grand effect. Amid less pomp and circumstance than recent years, business was dispatched, honors were bestowed, Petals & Pearls was unveiled, and history was underscored. The business meeting, presided over efficiently by outgoing president, Wendy E. Roberts, MD, highlighted a year of tremendous work unifying the Society and the WDS Foundation and making the types of administrative and financial changes needed to position the WDS for a strong future... (Read More) Please enjoy the WDS commemorative video, “Rare Gems: Extraordinary Women in Medicine” - which pays tribute to pioneering women in dermatology. [Download Movie] |
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Other WDS Events During the 2010 Annual Luncheon
| WDS Practice Enhancement Reception Thursday, March 4, 2010 Office of Susana Leal Khouri, MD • Key Biscayne, FL The WDS Business Interest Group (BIG) sponsored the annual Practice Enhancement Event at Dr. Susana Leal Khouri’s office in Key Biscayne, Florida. Susana and her husband, Roger, a plastic surgeon, graciously welcomed WDS members to their new medical facility. It was a great event for those anticipating opening a dermatology practice and to those already in private practice. Susana and Roger shared their experience, tips, trial and tribulations of purchasing a building and redesigning it for the needs of a dermatologist, dermatopathologist and plastic surgeon... (Read More) |
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| WDS Networking Reception Friday, March 5, 2010 Red, Rooftop The WDS Networking Reception up on the rooftop of Red in South Beach featured breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean, sunset, palm trees and city lights. It was elbow-to-elbow for the lively crowd enjoying the opportunity to reconnect with close WDS friends and colleagues. The event celebrated the "Wonderful World of WDS," as shown on posters displaying photos from three WDS international networking receptions held during 2009, including... (Read More) |
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WDS is pleased to announce...
| ROSE HIRSCHLER AWARD - Susan Weinkle, MD Susan H. Weinkle, MD was presented with the 2010 Rose Hirschler Award. This honor, named after the first known female dermatologist in the United States, is given annually to a physician whose contributions to medicine have served to enhance the role of women in the practice of dermatology. Well known to WDS members, Dr. Weinkle has served in many roles, including WDS president in 2001-2002. Her enthusiasm for mentoring and building enduring relationships within the dermatology community has been inspirational. (Read More) |
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| WDS MENTOR OF THE YEAR - Mary Maloney, MD Dr. Mary Maloney was honored with the 2010 WDS Mentor of the Year Award in recognition of her longstanding commitment to preparing residents for their careers in dermatologic medicine. Dr. Maloney is the Chief of the Division of Dermatology at the University of Massachusetts, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Treasurer of the International League of Dermatologic Societies. As an exemplary mentor, she incorporates her leadership skills and her medical knowledge to help inspire and nurture young men and women in dermatology. (Read More) |
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| PRESIDENT’S AWARD - Mary P. Lupo, MD Wendy E. Roberts, MD selected Mary P. Lupo, MD for the 2010 President’s Award in recognition of the extraordinary support given throughout her term. In Dr. Roberts’ words, Mary Lupo has "generously shared her leadership wisdom and support throughout my Presidency, for the betterment of WDS and to help me in many ways. As an outstanding leader herself, an esteemed colleague and a friend, she has been a source of tremendous inspiration and insight." (Read More) |
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| PETALS & PEARLS - WDS keepsake book The WDS keepsake book, Petals & Pearls, was distributed at the 35th Annual Meeting Luncheon. Complimentary copies of this landmark book was provided to members and graduating residents, and additional copies are available on a donation basis. Please use this online form if you will would like to receive your book by mail. (Read More) |
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