WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest Group
The WDS has formed the WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest GroupThe mission is to support and foster the role of women dermatologists in the academic field by providing a network for interaction, collaboration, and the establishment of a group that can specifically address their professional needs.
The interest group functions under the direction of the Academic Dermatologist Committee, co-chaired by Kathy Schwarzenberger, MD and Kelly Cordoro, MD. Click here for a complete list of the committee.
The Purpose of the Interest Group is:
- To identify and consolidate national efforts focusing on recruitment of women dermatologists into the academic field
- To identify and address common needs and specific concerns among women in academic dermatology
- 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
- To provide scientific support to the "Academic Dermatologist Research Grant Program" by establishing a review committee whose members have expertise in a variety of areas within dermatology
- To build and sustain a collaborative network by providing an interactive medium for communication among individuals with common academic interests
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Academic Dermatologist Meetings:
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2009 WDS Academic Dermatologists’ Interest Group Luncheon Montréal, CANADA • May 7, 2009 For the first time ever, the WDS Academic Dermatologist Committee hosted a very successful luncheon in conjunction with the Society of Investigative Dermatology on May 7, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. Well-attended by 70 people, the event was co-hosted by Drs. Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, Suephy Chen, and Amy Paller. (More...) |
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2008 WDS Academic Dermatologists’ Interest Group Breakfast San Antonio, TX • February 2, 2008 Now in the third year of this successful event, WDS members who have a common interest in academic issues were invited to participate in this discussion group. There were formal presentations at this event by Dr. Mary Maloney, Dr. Maria Turner & Dr. Suzanne Olbricht. (More...) |
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2007 WDS Academic Dermatologists’ Interest Group Breakfast Washington, DC • February 2, 2007 At our second WDS Academic Dermatologist Breakfast in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2007, this is what our speakers shared in telling us what attracted them to academia. (More...) |
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2006 WDS Academic Dermatologists’ Interest Group Breakfast San Francisco, CA • March 3, 2006 The inaugural session of the newly formed WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest Group was held on March 3th, 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. (More...) |
Academic Research Award Program:
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Thanks to the generous support of Ortho Dermatologics (formerly OrthoNeutrogena), the WDS launched a new program in 2006 to provide research awards in the amounts of $3,000 - $8,000 each to residents and young physicians. The award is intended to focus mainly on women’s health issues where further clinical and basic research is needed. The program is intended to assist a resident or young dermatologist in the furthering of their academic career. This award program generously sponsored by: Ortho Dermatologics (formerly OrthoNeutrogena) |
Academic Dermatologist Mentor-Match:
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Looking for a mentor or are you willing to be a mentor to a WDS member in the field of academic dermatology? The WDS "Mentor-Match" is an on-line member service that provides a method for identifying a potential mentor and a method for members to offer to serve as a mentor.
Seeking a MENTOR? Go to the "Mentor-Match Control Panel" to enter your profile information and select the skills that represent your areas of interest in seeking greater expertise with help from a mentor. You can also enter specific areas in dermatology where you are seeking to expand your expertise. Once you submit the Mentee Profile form, a list of potential mentors will appear from which to choose. Offering to be a MENTOR? Simply go to the "Mentor-Match Control Panel" to enter your profile information and select the skills that represent your areas of expertise and/or interest. You may also enter areas in dermatology in which you have specific expertise to offer. Once you submit the Mentor Profile form, your profile will be added to a roster of potential mentors from which mentees can make a selection and contact you. |
Mentoring Tools / Resources:
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For more ideas, here are some recommended resources (PDF downloads):
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