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Our news-filled, 16-page fall issue features detailed coverage of the WDS member renewal retreat and other recent WDS events, such as the Coast-to-Coast Grand Finale of Families Play Safe in the Sun.

You may also read about WDS mentorship and  media happenings, and enjoy WDS member photos from recent activities. News and information about WDS Foundation, new members, important deadlines and much more are included.


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Inspiration exists, but it must find you working.” Although this proclamation made by Pablo Picasso is about the creative artistic process, it surely applies to the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS). It seems one exciting thing leads to another! In this edition of the newsletter, you will read about the many activities in which our members have been involved and made so successful. Many thanks to all!

This reminds me of a story I recently read about a farmer who grew blue-ribbon corn year after year. When interviewed about the possible secret of his success, he rapidly replied that his success was based on...
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WDS Derm Surgeons Committee has created a sign-up sheet for interested members.

You can either sign-up online or download the form to FAX or mail in.

Collecting this information will allow the WDS to get a conglomerate of members that we can communicate with to accomplish future goals.
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Work with a leading dermatologist and learn about this fascinating field of medicine. Grants of up to $2000 each will be awarded to qualifying medical students interested in learning more about dermatology by working with a leading dermatologist in private practice or at the university level.....
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The Women's Dermatologic Society:
A Historical Perspective

Watch this video to learn more about the history of the Women's Dermatologic Society. The video was created by Dr. Pearl Grimes, MD in 2005 to describe the development of the Society over the past 30 years.
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My Thoughts on Women and Mentoring
by Deborah MacFarlane MD, MPH

Two years ago I received a WDS Career Development Award to study the topic of “Women and Mentoring” with Mary Maloney, MD. Mary kindly let me stay at her home in Massachusetts for two weeks and in the evenings we would sit and mull over the topic. I remember trying to compile a list of what I considered to be the challenges female physicians face during their careers...
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A Mother-Daughter Weekend-Volunteering Mexican Style
So the next time you wonder if your teenager wants to go along with you…give them a chance. I’m glad my mom did.
By Christine Shanahan (daughter of Brenda Dintiman, MD)
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WOMEN'S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY BYLAWS
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WOMEN'S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
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The 63% Question: Why Are Female Physicians Lagging Behind?
...Women make 63 cents for every dollar male physicians make
By Myrle Croasdale
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WDS’ Past Presidents Receive New Presidents’ Pin
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WDS Mentorship Program Expanded Thanks to Additional Funding
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Life Beyond Medicine - Take Hold of Every Moment
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WDS Welcomes Its Newest Members
Find out our newest members of the WDS including Active Members, Corporate Members, Affiliate/International Members, Graduate (Resident) Members, Life Member Applicant, and International E-Member Applicants.
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WHAT IS THE WDS?
The Women's Dermatologic Society supports the careers and professional development of women dermatologists.
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We have put together this brochure of Sponsorship Opportunities (Download PDF Version) to enable our current and future sponsors to view at a glance the many programs that the WDS offers.
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Why Join the WDS?
Read our "letters from residents" about exciting opportunities the WDS has to offer the Dermatology Professional.
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