WDS Officer and Director of the Board Applications

WDS invites eligible members to consider serving in a leadership role and helping guide the future of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Board service offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute your experience, strengthen the organization’s strategic direction, and support programs that advance women in dermatology.

Through service as a WDS Officer or Director, members have the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated colleagues, elevate member priorities, and help ensure WDS continues to grow as a strong, inclusive, and mission-driven organization. Following the close of the application period, the WDS Nominating Committee will review all candidates and notify applicants of their status in December. The slate of candidates will be presented for membership vote during the Annual Business Meeting & Luncheon on Sunday, March 21, 2027. Newly elected WDS Officers and Directors will assume office immediately following the WDS Annual Meeting & Luncheon.

WDS is currently accepting applications for:

President-Elect (1-year term)
Vice President (1-year term)
Director (4-year term)

Please note: Per the WDS Bylaws, only Physician Members of the Society are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.

WDS Officer and Director of the Board Selection Criteria

Candidates must attend Board meetings, including one in-person meeting per year at the WDS Forum & IVWG and bi-monthly virtual Board meetings.

2027 WDS Forum & IVWG: April 9-11, 2027
2028 WDS Forum & IVWG: May 2028

Candidates serving on the Executive Committee must also participate in virtual meetings, typically held every other month.
Candidates currently serving as Officers or Directors for other organizations will be considered in light of their existing time commitments.
Candidates are expected to be ethical, strategic thinkers who understand the importance of the organization’s physician volunteer-staff partnership.
Candidates should have served on WDS committees and be familiar with the WDS governance structure.
Preference will be given to candidates who have served as Chair of at least one WDS committee.
Candidates should have the experience and proven ability to express their perspective, engage constructively in discussion and debate, delegate responsibilities, and place the interests of WDS above personal, state, or regional concerns.
Candidates should have been in practice for at least five years.
Candidates being considered for Secretary or Treasurer should have served at least one year on the Board of Directors, with preference given to candidates who have completed one full Board term.
Candidates for Vice President must have served at least one year on the Board of Directors, with preference given to candidates who have completed one full Board term.
Candidates for President-Elect must have completed at least one full term on the Board of Directors or in another officer position.
Candidates being considered for Board or Officer positions should help reflect diversity in gender, ethnicity, geographic location, and training or practice background.
Candidates are expected to support WDS through donations.