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PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE WDS BYLAWS - Women’s Dermatology Society

The Bylaws Committee, chaired by Dr. Margaret Parsons, submitted the following changes to the WDS bylaws which have been previously approved by the WDS Board of Directors are to be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, March 5, 2006 at 12 noon at the San Francisco Marriott, Yerba Buena Ballroom. All active WDS members are eligible to vote at this meeting. The information below serves as notice of this action item:

BYLAWS ARTICLE V "ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP"
Addition of a new section as below:

Section 8:

(a) If a member is found to have been untruthful in their application, this may be grounds for termination of membership. This will be within the purview of the Board of Directors.

(b) If a member has been convicted of a felony, had their medical licensure removed or not renewed by a Medical Board, had their American Academy of Dermatology membership removed or not renewed by the Academy, or other concerning ethical issues, this may be grounds for termination of membership. This will be within the purview of the Board of Directors.

(c) If a member is terminated, the decision may be appealed per the Administrative Regulations.

BYLAWS ARTICLE IV "STATUS AND CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP"
Addition of a new category (h):

(h) International e-Members

(1) Physicians who are certified in dermatology by a non-US or non-Canadian board or its licensing equivalent or who satisfy educational or professional requirements approximately equivalent to the requirements for certification by the American Board of Dermatology or the requirements for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

(2) Physicians who do not reside in the US or Canada who are certified by the American Board of Dermatology or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada.

International e-Members would be eligible to serve on WDS committees, be mentors, submit articles, and be considered for scientific events. These members would receive electronic WDS communications. International e-Members would be able to vote, but would not be eligible to hold office."

Any questions regarding the proposed amendments can be directed to the WDS at wds@womensderm.org.

Current WDS Bylaws Online HERE