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By Jean Bolognia, MD
 s stated in our Mission Statement, two major goals of the WDS are to: (1) provide a forum for developing relationships and (2) to identify, train and recognize women leaders in dermatology.
When considering the various venues where relationships can develop, several quickly come to mind including networking receptions, the annual luncheon, our biennial retreat, and one-on-one interactions made possible by our mentorship or career development awards. Perhaps not so obvious is the opportunity for developing relationships via committees and task forces of the WDS. However, instantaneously, you are a member of a team, developing common goals and then working together in an organized fashion to achieve those goals. The rewards of such experiences are many including pleasant memories and long-term common bonds.
With regard to the second mission of training women leaders in dermatology, chairing a committee or task force certainly provides a number of useful lessons, e.g., how to effectively run a meeting, how to transform a wide range of ideas into a more focused, cohesive and doable program, or how to successfully delegate responsibilities.
In addition, committee meetings provide every member with an opportunity to be mentored and to acquire these skills. It is also important to emphasize that the supportive atmosphere of the WDS and its committees makes the learning process both simple and enjoyable. The lessons learned can then be applied over a lifetime to a host of situations in which leadership skills are required.
So my recommendation is to join a committee and become a more active member of the WDS! The benefits are many and the experiences worthwhile. Lastly, always remember that what you get out of an organization is directly proportional to what you give to the organization.
Jean Bolognia, MD
WDS President
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WDS Leadership Through the Years — Past Presidents
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Archive of our President's Messages:
- SPRING 2012 (Diane S. Berson, MD)
- FALL 2011 (Diane S. Berson, MD)
- SPRING 2011 (Diane S. Berson, MD)
- WINTER 2010-2011 (Lisa A. Garner, MD)
- FALL 2010 (Lisa A. Garner, MD)
- SPRING 2010 (Lisa A. Garner, MD)
- SPRING 2010 (Wendy E. Roberts, MD)
- WINTER 2009-2010 (Wendy E. Roberts, MD)
- SUMMER 2009 (Wendy E. Roberts, MD)
- MARCH 2009 (Suzanne Connolly, MD)
- JANUARY 2009 (Suzanne Connolly, MD)
- SEPTEMBER 2008 (Suzanne Connolly, MD)
- APRIL 2008 (Suzanne Connolly, MD)
- FEBRUARY 2008 (Mary Lupo, MD)
- NOVEMBER 2007 (Mary Lupo, MD)
- MAY 2007 (Mary Lupo, MD)
- DECEMBER/JANUARY 2007 (Elizabeth McBurney, MD)
- OCTOBER 2006 (Elizabeth McBurney, MD)
- MAY 2006 (Elizabeth McBurney, MD)
- JANUARY 2006 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- NOVEMBER 2005 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- JULY 2005 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- APRIL 2005 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- DECEMBER/JANUARY 2005 (Sandra J. Read, MD)
- SEPTEMBER 2004 (Sandra J. Read, MD)
- APRIL 2004 (Sandra J. Read, MD)
- DECEMBER/JANUARY 2004 (Marianne Nelson O'Donoghue, MD)
- APRIL 2003 (Marianne Nelson O'Donoghue, MD)
- FEBRUARY 2003 (Lenore S. Kakita, MD)
- SEPTEMBER 2002 (Lenore S. Kakita, MD)
- MAY 2002 (Lenore S. Kakita, MD)
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