N E W S L E T T E R

My term as WDS President hasbeen a remarkable experience.I would like to acknowledge our

Board of Directors and Committee/TaskForce Chairs, along with all the membersand volunteers who helped make this year atremendous success for all of us.

The number of WDS events that havetaken place in just the last few months of 2013 is impressive.During the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons(ASDS) annual meeting in Chicago, our Business InterestGroup held a well-attended practice enhancement receptionat the Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology office ofCarolyn I. Jacob, MD. Additionally, the WomenDermatologic Surgeons Committee hosted a very successfulluncheon and panel discussion, organized and moderated byDeborah MacFarlane, MD. WDS Rose Parade of Casestook place during the 22nd Congress of the EADV(Instanbul, Turkey) and the 42nd IADVL (New Delhi, India),while networking receptions/dinners were held at the WorldCongress for Pediatric Dermatology in Madrid, Spain, andat the Pigmented Disorders Society of India meeting. Specialthanks to Christa De Cuyper, MD, Lauren Hughey, MD,Dedee Murrell, MD, Rashmi Sarkar, MD and everyonewho assisted in these efforts.

In early November, 87 members, residents and guestsgathered at the Hyatt Lodge and McDonald’s University inOak Brook, Illinois for a fabulous weekend among friends,old and new. The MELD Task Force, under the leadershipof our event co-chairs Kathleen J. Hectorne, MD andBethanee J. Schlosser, MD, PhD put together anoutstanding program that gave attendees the opportunity torelax and recharge their batteries, while reinforcing

Volume 18, Number 1Winter 2014

IN THIS ISSUEPresident’s Message............................................1Annual Meeting Invitation ..................................1MELD Recap/Photos............................................2WDS Spotlight ....................................................3WDS Members ....................................................4Member Profile ..................................................5WDS Contributors................................................6Corporate Supporter Profile ..............................7WDS Donors........................................................8-10Reads & Recommends ........................................11Making a Difference............................................12Young Physicians Task Force ..............................13WDS Happenings ................................................14International News ............................................15News & Newsmakers ..........................................16

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE professional and personal connections. Photos and additionaldetails can be found on page 2.

This year we launched our Local/Regional Task Forceunder the leadership of co-chairs Adrienne Stewart, MDand Michel A. McDonald, MD. To date, networking eventshave been held in Chicago and Denver (2 events each!), aswell as Nashville and New Orleans. You will be hearing moreabout this effort in the years ahead, as we continue to bringmembers together on a local level to promote networking,

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The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus in Oakbrook,IL provided the setting for the Member Enrichmentand Leadership Development (MELD) forum

(November 1st – 3rd). Led by Kathleen J. Hectorne, MDand Bethanee J. Schlosser MD, PhD, the MELD TaskForce put together a full weekend of workshops, speakersessions, panel discussions, teambuilding, networkingopportunities and plenty of fun!

Rebecca C. Tung, MD spearheaded the collection of 32suits and accessories for donation to Dress for Success.Support from the Young Physicians Task Force, BusinessInterest Group and several individuals helped 37 residents toparticipate in MELD. Tremendous thanks to Neutrogena,Valeant, Avon, EndyMed and Venus Concept for theirgenerous sponsorship of this important event.

MEMBER ENRICHMENT & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

MELD Co-Chairs Kathleen Hectorne, MD (left) and Bethanee Schlosser, MD, PhD(right) with Guest Speaker Marsheila DeVan.

UT Southwestern resident attendee Gina Bekova, MD (left) and WDSResident Representative Shadi Kourosh, MD.

University of Chicago resident attendees at MELD included (L to R):Sogyong Auh, MD, Min Deng, MD, Sonya Kenkare, MD, Alex Means, MD,Mara Beveridge, MD and Duri Yun, MD.

L to R: Ginat Mirowski, DMD, MD, Barbara Mathes, MD and MaryMaloney, MD.

Lorraine Young, MD (center) at the MELD Welcome Reception withNeutrogena’s Jayne Connolly (left) and Shelly Cropper (right).

“Dr. Schlosser and I were thrilled with the excellent turnout andour inspiring speakers, who gave practical suggestions for improvingour professional and personal lives. I enjoyed meeting so many newresidents and look forward to seeing everyone in the future!”

Kathleen J. Hectorne, MD (MELD Task Force Co-Chair)

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to network withcolleagues, discover various career opportunities in Dermatology,forge invaluable connections in the field, and learn importantself-improvement and communication skills through theworkshops and lectures.”

Gina Bekova, MD(Resident, UT Southwestern Medical Center)

“This retreat was about meeting new people and rekindling oldfriendships, networking, discovering yourself, expandinghorizons and learning what it takes to be a leader whilemaintaining your sanity and humanity – what WDS is allabout, and why I got involved years ago.”

Barbara M. Mathes, MD (Barbara M. Mathes, MD) n

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strengthen a crucial link between dermatologists and theinternational corporate business community.

We’ll soon be gathering in Denver, Colorado for the 39thWDS Annual Meeting Luncheon on March 23rd. Plans arecoming together for a number of events that you won’t wantto miss. The WDS website (www.womensderm.org) andyour e-mail box are the best places to look for updates, andI look forward to seeing you there!

Amy S. Paller, MS, MDWDS President, 2013-2014

membership and volunteerism. 2013 was a record-breaking year for WDS in terms of

service, thanks to the efforts of our Service CommitteeChairs, Kavita Mariwalla, MD and Mona A. Gohara, MD,and the many event chairs and volunteers who provided sunsafety education and skin cancer screenings at events acrossthe country. The unwavering commitment of our membersto serve the communities in which we live and work is oneof many reasons why I am proud to be a member of WDS.

Our Industry Visioning Work Group (IVWG) has beengaining momentum over the past year and, at this writing,WDS and industry leaders are looking forward to a strategicplanning retreat in Dallas, Texas (February 21-23). We hopethis meeting will be the first of many opportunities for us to

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WDS SPOTLIGHT

Many dermatologists are women, as clearlyevidenced by the large membership of theWomen’s Dermatologic Society (WDS). Women

now comprise 65-70% of dermatology residents in U.S.programs, and more than 40% of the specialty as a whole(Franki R. Skin and Allergy News Digital Network 2012).According to the AMA in 2010, 70% of all U.S. physicianswere male and 30% female, making dermatology unique asa specialty. Although greater than in the past, female chairsand chiefs of dermatology are still a minority with womenmaking up only 16% of the 107 dermatology academic chairsor chiefs (Kimball A. Arch Derm 2012; 148(7):844-846).

Despite a low representation of women as departmentchairs or chiefs in academic institutions, it is expected thatwith a growing number of women entering dermatology,there will also be increasing numbers in academic medicine.A quick look at the list of today’s women leaders is impressiveand clearly shows that the number of women chairs ofdermatology departments has increased in the past decade.

Maria K. Hordinsky, MD, Chair of Dermatology at theUniversity of Minnesota since 2001, is the current presidentof the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD), anorganization devoted to facilitating the exchange ofinformation regarding best practices and excelling inprogramming aimed at the recruitment, retention, and

mentorship of academic faculty and future leaders. WDSPresident Amy S. Paller, MS, MD is also an active memberwho has facilitated and organized networking for womendermatology chairs and chiefs at the APD. The group, nowin its fourth year, meets annually to discuss issues specificallyrelated to women in academia.

Dr. Hordinsky commented on a career in academicmedicine, saying that “career paths vary in all professions.In dermatology, some residents and younger physiciansdesire private practice, while others choose to become partof academic practices - doing both clinical practice andteaching or research, or both.” When asked what she wouldrecommend to someone interested in academic medicine,Dr. Hordinsky replied that “finding a mentor and someoneto emulate was an important step. That individual might bein one’s own department, another department, or even atanother institution.”

As more women move into leadership roles in theacademic world, they are able to help empower the youngerdermatologists and assist them in choosing paths that mightinclude research along with clinical practice. Dr. Paller waschief of dermatology for 16 years in the department ofpediatrics before becoming chair of dermatology 10 yearsago. With a strong clinical and bench research background

Women Leaders in Dermatology: Chairs and ChiefsBy Sylvia H. Reitman, MBA

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2014 WDS Officer and Board of Directors CandidatesThe WDS Nominating Committee proposes the following candidates for WDS Officer and Board of Directors positions,to be presented to the WDS membership at the Annual Business Meeting to be held at the Hyatt Regency, Denver, Coloradoon Sunday, March 23, 2014.

WDS MEMBERS

Renew Your 2014 Membership! The Women’s Dermatologic Society is creating professionalgrowth opportunities for members, working with industrypartners to address challenges and advance our specialty,engaging members in networking at the regional level andsupporting community outreach across the country. Helpus ensure the continuation of these and other importantinitiatives by renewing your membership TODAY! Visit https://members.womensderm.org/in/dues.cfm, andcontact WDS HQ at (877) 937-7673 for assistance with online access if needed.

Register Now for the WDS AnnualMeeting Luncheon & Events

It’s not too late to register for the Women’s DermatologicSociety’s Annual Meeting Luncheon on Sunday, March 23rd,at the Hyatt Regency in Denver, Colorado. Come join us aswe gather to honor some very special women, say ‘ThankYou’ to those who have served the Society and celebrate allthe great things taking place around the WDS!

Register online at www.womensderm.org/events, ordownload a printable form from the website and return toWDS Headquarters for processing. In order to register forthe luncheon at the ‘Member’ rate, your WDS membershipmust be paid current through 2014. Don’t hesitate to callthe WDS Headquarters office at 877-WDS-ROSE (877-937-7673) if you have any questions about your membershipor WDS event registration.

Keep any eye on your e-mail for updates on all WDSevents taking place in Denver. Be sure to stop by the WDSbooth (#3517) in the AAD Exhibit Hall to enter prizedrawings, and visit the WDS Meeting Room (Quartz) at theHyatt Regency to connect with colleagues and friends whileenjoying light refreshments. The WDS Meeting Room willbe open on Friday and Saturday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Please pick up Annual Meeting Luncheon tickets inDenver in the Quartz Meeting Room (Friday), at the WDSBooth in the AAD Exhibit Hall (Saturday) or outside theCapitol Ballroom on Sunday morning. n

PRESIDENT – ELECT (2014 - 2015)Kathleen J. Hectorne, MD

Austin, MN

VICE PRESIDENT (2014 - 2015)Adelaide A. Hebert, MD

Houston, TX

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2014 - 2018)Linda Susan Marcus, MD

Bethanee J. Schlosser, MD, PhDSusan C. Taylor, MD

Cyndi J. Yag-Howard, MD

WDS SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThursday, March 20, 2014

WDS Practice Enhancement Reception (5:30 pm)Office of Adrienne Stewart, MD

Denver, CO

Friday, March 21, 2014WDS Networking Reception (7:00 pm)

Ritz-Carlton, Fall River BallroomDenver, CO

Legacy Celebration honoring Tina S. Alster, MD (8:30 pm)Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

Denver, CO

Sunday, March 23, 2014WDS Annual Meeting Luncheon (12:00 pm)

“The Wonderful Discovery of Service”Hyatt Regency, Capitol Ballroom

Denver, CO

Visit: www.womensderm.org/events

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MEMBER PROFILE

In hopes of increasing awareness for sun safety, WDSmember Melanie D. Palm, MD organized andvolunteered her expertise for several skin cancer

screenings on Saturdays during Melanoma AwarenessMonth in May, 2011. Under the name ‘SolSearch,’ she andher office staff organized an informational booth and shescreened patients at Lululemon and three local gyms. WhileDr. Palm did find it challenging to rally support in thecommunity and get the word out to individuals that couldpotentially benefit from free skin cancer screenings, she didfind local businesses to be very supportive of her efforts.

In May of 2012, SolSearch became more structured with aparty at a local spa in which proceeds from the entry fee, asilent auction and raffle (over $4,000) were donated to the SkinCancer Foundation. Dr. Palm held free skin cancer screeningsbefore and during the party, and several local TV affiliates andregional magazines provided coverage of the event.

SolSearch 2013, which raised over $7,000 for the SkinCancer Foundation, was held at Dr. Palm’s practice (Art ofSkin MD) at the Beachwalk Center of Solana Beach,California. Guests were treated to free skin cancerscreenings, while skin care vendors were stationed on theterrace of Art of Skin MD to educate shoppers on ways toprotect against sun damage. The event culminated with anevening cocktail party that included raffle prizes, a silentauction and live music. In just a few short years, SolSearchhas grown to a full-fledged party with several dermatologistsproviding skin screenings, and fundraising efforts havenearly doubled in just one year!

Plans for 2014 are already underway for an event that Dr.Palm expects will be bigger and better, with morefundraising and more patients screened. “By increasingcommunity awareness,” she says, “we’ll continue to makethis a celebration of healthy skin.”

For WDS members who want to help raise awareness forSkin Cancer/Melanoma Awareness Month, Dr. Palm offersthe following advice:

• Consider volunteering at a local WDS skin cancerscreening event. The Skin Cancer Foundationsponsors a nationwide “Road to Healthy Skin Tour”that dermatologists may volunteer for as well.

• Start local and small, and soon the event grows –especially if you are passionate about the cause. Dr.Palm encourages members to provide similar events intheir community during the month of May. Skincancer is top of mind to many in San Diego due to ourclimate; even here, however, there are still plenty ofopportunities for patient and public education.

• Developing your own philanthropic cause takes a lot oftime and consideration, and supportive staff makes ahuge difference. Dr. Palm credits her wonderful team,who all work tirelessly for SolSearch each year. Regularmonthly planning meetings at her office start 6-7months before the event, with weekly meetings takingplace during the last month.

• Trying to balance event preparation with workresponsibilities can be tricky. A lot of the work andpreparation for SolSearch occurred after hours orduring weekends, but the sacrifice was definitely worththe end result: detecting and preventing skin cancers,raising public awareness, and fundraising success forskin cancer research.

Looking back on the implementation and growth ofSolSearch, Dr. Palm notes “I think it’s a wonderful wayto give back to the community. It reminds me of why Ibecame a physician and dermatologist: to help patientsand those in need. It has been a wonderful way toconnect with other physicians and develop relationshipswith local businesses.” n

Melanie D. Palm, MD WDS members are finding creative ways to raise awareness for sun safety in their own communities. Here, we profile the recentefforts of Melanie D. Palm, MD on behalf of Melanoma Awareness Month and what has become the annual ‘SolSearch’ event inSan Diego, California.

L to R: Alex Barenblit with Art of Skin MD staff Bria Weir, Josephine Barenblit,Melanie D. Palm, MD Sarah Anne Dordel and Leslie Aramburo, at SolSearch 2013.

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WDS CONTRIBUTORS LADDERThe Women’s Dermatologic Society wishes to acknowledge the following companies for supporting the Society in 2013.

DIAMOND: $250,000 AND ABOVE

PLATINUM: $150,000 – $249,999

GOLD: $100,000 – $149,999

SILVER: $50,000 – $99,999

SAPPHIRE: $25,000 – $49,999

RUBY: $10,000 – $24,999

EMERALD: $5,000 – $9,999

BRONZE: $4,999 AND UNDER

Canfield Scientific

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CORPORATE SUPPORTER PROFILE

R yan Weldon (Executive VicePresident and CompanyGroup Chairman for Valeant

and the President of Medicis) may bea newcomer to Dermatology, but hehas already shown his dedication andcommitment to our field of medicineand the Women’s DermatologicSociety (WDS). Since initiallyattending the WDS luncheon in SanDiego in 2012, he has madesupporting the WDS a long-termpriority for his company. Valeant hassupported multiple WDS initiatives,including research grants, the mentorship program, theMember Enrichment and Leadership Development(MELD) forum, local networking events and the WDSAnnual Meeting Luncheon. In addition, Valeant hasrecently started a campaign to support the NationalCoalition Against Domestic Violence.

When asked about the WDS, Mr. Weldon stated: “TheWDS provides a support network that ensures there will be acontinued increase in the number of female dermatologists, aswomen seeking to enter the specialty will have real examplesof inspiration and success to learn from and emulate. It’s greatthat there is a group that helps women to be successful in thisspace- regardless of where they are in their careers - throughnetworking, mentoring, research and education.”

A career in the field of dermatology was not originally partof Mr. Weldon’s plan. After high school and a volunteeropportunity with AmeriCorps, he attended Boston Collegeand majored in Secondary Education and English with thegoal of becoming a middle school teacher. He subsequentlybecame interested in marketing and, following his collegegraduation, he joined Johnson & Johnson. There, he workedin the field of ovarian cancer and got his first exposure toDermatology through Biafine. Upon earning his MBA fromUCLA Anderson School of Management, Mr. Weldon joinedValeant and has played key roles in marketing and generalmanagement in the company’s neurology, dermatology, andaesthetics divisions. In 2012, as the head of the aesthetics

division, he was instrumental in the significant growth ofSculptra, the launch of Pro+ Therapy MD and the acquisitionof Medicis. At the end of 2012, Mr. Weldon took on hiscurrent leadership position at Medicis, which now includesteams focused on medical dermatology, aesthetic injectiblesand the Obagi professional skincare line.

Through Mr. Weldon’s leadership, Medicis and Valeanthave embodied their guiding principles of ethics,accountability, creativity and entrepreneurship, speed,resourcefulness, transparency, teamwork, and development. n

WDS Sponsor Profile: Ryan Weldon with Valeant & Medicis By Zoey R. Glick, MD

Ryan Weldon, ExecutiveVice President, CompanyGroup Chairman – Valeant PharmaceuticalsInternational, Inc. and President - MedicisPharmaceutical Corporation

“Dermatology is one of the most selective specialties inmedicine today. It sends a strong message to the worldwhen women are so successful in this highly competitivespace and now account for the large majority of residents. Ihope young women everywhere are inspired by the success oftoday’s female dermatologists.”

-Ryan WeldonExecutive Vice President,

Company Group Chairman – Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

President - Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation

The Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) welcomesindividual corporate members and corporate sponsors, aswell as partners for our Industry Visioning Work Group(IVWG). Together, our goal is to develop viablesolutions to industry challenges and collaborate onprojects to advance the specialty of dermatology. If youare interested in joining us in these efforts, please contactWDS Executive Director Alison Spera toll free at 877-WDS ROSE (937-7673). We look forward to hearingfrom you!

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As the WDS celebrates 40 years of helping women in dermatology realize and fulfill their greatest potential, now is the perfect time to contribute to the Legacy fund. You can help us build a solid future

for the WDS through the Legacy Fund. Make your pledge today!

The WDS Legacy Council wishes to recognize and thank the following donors who have made contributions through November, 2013, with their cumulative rose designation.

BLUE SAPPHIRE ROSE $10,000-$24,999Murad Alam, MDIn honor of Elizabeth McBurney, Amy Pallerand Susan Weinkle

RED ROSE $5,000—$9,999Wilma F. Bergfeld, MDIn honor of The Graham Family, The Drake Family and Dr. and Mrs. Hudson FowlerDiane S. Berson, MDIn honor of Florence Berson, Judge EdwardKakita, Geraldine Waldorf and Joseph CallenderCheryl Burgess, MDSteve Clark, MDC. Ralph Daniel III, MDIn honor of Lenore Kakita, MD, SabraSullivan, MD, Jean Bolognia, MD, MarianneO'Donoghue, MD, Judge Edward Kakita, andBoni Elewski, MDLisa Garner, MDJanet G. Hickman, MDIn honor of Gloria Graham, MD and James Graham, MD; in memory of Geneva Smith HollowayJulie Hodge, MDLenore Kakita, MDIn honor of Marie France Demierre, MD,Boni Elewski, MD, Victor D. Newcomer, MD,Allan Oseroff, MD, Susan Weinkle, MD,Florence Berson, Judge Edward Kakita, andWalter ShelleyMary Lupo, MDIn honor of Maude Frances MartesePuissegur, Florence Berson and SusanWeinkle, MD; in memory of Geneva Smith HollowayGinat Mirowski, MDIn honor of the WDS Mentorship Programsand Janet Hickman, MDAmy Paller, MDIn honor of Edith Paller, Annebelle Cohenand Nan EsterlySusan Weinkle, MDIn honor of Judge Edward Kakita, FlorenceBerson, Wilma Bergfeld, MD, Rekha Sheth,MD and Maude Puissegur

PINK ROSE $2,500 - $4,999Jean Bolognia, MDIn honor of Elizabeth McBurney, MD andNan Esterly, MDValerie Callender, MDIn honor of Pearl Grimes, MDBrett Coldiron, MDIn honor of June Robinson, MD, BoniElewski, MD, Lynn Drake, MD and JeanBolognia, MDSuzanne Connolly, MDGloria Graham, MDIn honor of Dorinda Shelley, MD, LenoreKakita, MD, Boni Elewski, MD, WilmaBergfeld, MD and Lynn Drake, MD

Keith Greathouse, MDIn honor of Jo Francis Greathouse, FlorenceBerson and Marie-France DemierreAdelaide Hebert, MDIn honor of Nancy B. Esterly, MDMolly Hinshaw, MDIn honor of Derek Cripps, MDCheryl Hull, MDWilliam James, MDShirley Jutzi, MDArielle Kauvar, MDIn honor of Diane Berson, MDMichael Ming, MDGordon Montgomery, MDIn honor of Mary Lupo, MDKishwer Nehal, MDIn honor of Florence BersonRichard Odom, MDMarianne O'Donoghue, MDIn honor of Walter Shelley, MD and James Graham, MDMargaret Parsons Sander, MDSandra Read, MDDarrell S. RigelWendy E. Roberts, MDDavid Schwartz, MDKathryn Schwarzenberger, MDAlan Shalita, MDIn honor of Yelva Lynfield, MDMary Spellman, MDSabra Sullivan, MDDanine Summers, MDIn honor of Louis Friend, MDElizabeth Tanzi, MDDenise Tanzman, MDIn honor of Florence Berson, Gail Citrin andDiane S. Berson, MDSelma E. Targovnik, MDIn honor of Herbert Mescon, MDJames Taylor, MDNia Terezakis, MDVirginia Toulmin, MDPatricia Walker, MD

WHITE ROSE $500-$999Lisa Anderson, MDDoris Day, MDDermatology and MOHS SurgeryConsulting StaffDiane S. Ford, MDIn honor of Beverly Johnson, MDSharon Gardepe, MDIn honor of Emily Omura, MDErin Gilbert, MD, PhDIn honor of Heidi Waldorf, MDBarbara Gilchrest, MDAnita Gilliam, MDMona Gohara, MDIn honor of Jean Bolognia, MDJane Margaret Grant-Kels, MDIn memory of Charlotte Grant and George GrantLetty Hall

Pearl Grimes, MDDeirdre Hooper, MDIn honor of Pearl Grimes, MDBryna Kane, MDIn honor of Judge Edward Kakita, LenoreKakita, MD, Wendy Roberts, MD andSuzanne Connolly, MDMark Lebwohl, MDIn honor of Lenore Kakita, MDHenry Lim, MDIn honor of Dr. Boni Elewski and Dr. Susan WeinkleBarbara Mathes, MDElizabeth McBurney, MDIn honor of Mary Lupo, MD, Judge EdwardKakita, Florence Berson, Chiang Sin-Mei Lu,MD, Geraldine Waldorf and Jane MaloneyDedee Murrell, MDIn honor of Marie France Demierre, MD,Wilma Bergfeld, MD, Robert A. Briggaman,MD and Clayton Wheeler, MDRichard Odom, MDSuzanne Olbricht, MDIn honor of Marie France Demierre,MD, JeanBolognia, MD and Elizabeth McBurney, MDElise Olsen, MDIn honor of Arline Olsen and JenniferCheesborough, MDRichard Scher, MDIn honor of Suzanne Connolly, MDRebecca Tung, MDIn honor of Wilma BergfeldDarnell Wise, MD

YELLOW ROSE $1,000 - $2,499Tina Alster, MDDiane Baker, MDIn honor of Frances Storrs, MDHilary Baldwin, MDKaren Burke, MDJean Bolognia, MDIn honor of Elizabeth McBurney, MD andNan Esterly, MDKaren Burke, MDKimberly Butterwick, MDJean Carruthers, MDTamella Cassis, MDIn honor of Duane BussRaymond Cornelison, Jr, MDPeggy Crawford, MDAmy Derick, MDIn memory of Geneva Smith HollowayJeanine Downie, MDIn honor of Maude Frances MartesePuissegur, Mary Lupo, MD and CherylBurgess, MDZoe Draelos, MDIn honor of Boni Elewski, MDBoni Elewski, MDPatricia Engasser, MDJames Ertle, MDIn honor of Elizabeth McBurney, MD andMarianne O'Donoghue, MDPatricia Farris, MDSharon A. Glick, MD

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C. William Hanke, MDIn honor of Walter B. Shelley, MD andE. Dorinda Shelley, MDVicki KalabokesJeff Knight, MDMark Lebwohl, MDLinda Susan Marcus, MDIn honor of Eugenia Marcus, Neal MarcCarlin, MD and Robert Adam Carlin, MAKappa Meadows, MDIn honor of Janet Hickman, MDDenise Metry, MDAllison Metz, MDJason OlinMargaret Olsen, MDMelissa Peck Pilian, MDElizabeth Ringrose, MDKristine Romine, MDNancy Ryan, MDRoberta Sengelmann, MDVirginia Sybert, MDIn honor of the WDS Mentorship Programsand Nancy Esterly, MDMichelle Tarbox, MDMarcia Tonnesen, MDElla Toombs, MDHeidi Waldorf, MDIn honor of Florence BersonCarmen Myrie Williams, MDSophie Worobec, MDIn honor of Nia Terezakis, MD, NancyEsterley, MD, Amy Paller, MD, Dennis Sest, PhD, Dorinda Shelley, MD and inmemory of Louise Tavs, MD and Sophia Worobec

GOLD ROSE Up to $500Douglas AbelLindsay Ackerman, MDIn honor of Ron Hansen, MDGurpreet Ahluwalia, PhDRhoda Alani, MDFatma Alper, MDSusan Amaturo, MDIn honor of Lenore Kakita, MDLisa Anderson, MDKelli Arntzen, MDMaryam Asgari, MDErik Austin, MDB. R. Avruskin, MDLynn Baden, MDEva Balash, MDRhonda Baldone, MDBenjamin Barankin, MDChanning Barnett, MDCynthia Bartus, MDCarla Jean Bauman, MDAngela BennettMichele C. BennettBetsy Beers, MDDanette D. Bentley, MDRobert & Sally Berman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonMarianna Blyumin-Karasik, MDNaana Boakye, MDSusan Boiko, MDIn honor of Anne Lucky, MDEllen Borowka, MDIn honor of Florence BersonJonith Breadon, MD

Anne Gillman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonBrad Glassman, MDIn honor of Amy Derick, MDLinda Globerman, MDCarolyn Goh, MDMichele Gonzalez, MDAnnette Gottlieb, MDLeslie Gray, MDMarisa Green, MDIn honor of Florence BersonFred Gretch, MDIn honor of Florence BersonGail Grossman, MDAnna Guanche, MDElizabeth Hale, MDIn honor of Florence BersonCarrie Ann Hallett Hall, MDK. Renee Hamlet, MDIn honor of Andrew HamletEvangeline Handog, MDAllison Hanlon, MD, PhDJulie Harper, MDLaurie Harris, MDIn honor of Emily Berson's Graduation and In Memory of Florence BersonDanielle Hartigh, MDAdrienne M. Haughton, MDKathleen Hectorne, MDEdward Heilman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonCourtney Herbert-Jourbert, MDAlysa R. Herman, MDShari Hicks-Graham, MDAnita Highton, MDIn honor of Janet Hickman, MDDeborah Hilton, MDIn honor of Florence BersonAndy & Karen Hirschberg, MDIn honor of Florence BersonBette HisigerSophie Hofstader, MDKatherine Holcomb, MDMaria K. Hordinsky, MDNancy House, MDAmy Huber, MDLauren C. Hughey, MDNiquette Hunt, MDStacey Hunt, MDBrooke A. Jackson, MDSarah Jackson, MDCarolyn Jacob, MDSharon Jacob, MDEllen Jacobson, MDJill Javahery, MDMarie-Louise Johnson, MDKay Johnston, MDMerlina Joseph, MDTeri Kahn, MDStacy Kanter, MDIn honor of Florence BersonCheryl Karcher, MDJane F. Kardashian, MDJulie Karen, MDRebecca Kazin, MDBrett King, MDWesley King Galen, MDAmy Kirschenbaum, MDIn honor of Florence BersonEileen Kitces, MD

Patricia C. Brown, MDJ. Dea Browning, MDJan Brydon, MDAnne Burdick, MDRebecca L. Bushong, MDKimberly Butterwick, MDMarilyn Byrne, MDJeffrey Phillip Callen, MDMarilyn R. Capek, MDJanet J. Cash, MDRoger Ceilley, MDAnne Lynn Chang, MDNancy Chemtob, MDIn honor of Florence BersonElvira Chiritescu, MDAnnie Chiu, MDEmily Chu, MDMissy Clifton, MDMelissa Coale, MDYoon Cohen, DOKaren Collishaw, MDGene ColonCatherine Cotterman, MDE. Patrick Creehan, MDQuita Cruciger, MDClara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MDRonald Davis, MDIn honor of Nia Terezakis, MDMarie-France Demierre, MDIn honor of Lenore Kakita, MDKwame Denianke, MDAmalie Derdeyn, MDChristine A. DeWitt, MDBrenda Dintiman, MDIn honor of Walter Shelley, MDLynn Annette Drake, MDAnagha Dudhbhate, MDBob Durst, MDKaren Edison, MDAnne Egger, MDAlison Ehrlich, MDLawrence Eichenfield, MDIn honor of Ilona Frieden, MDJodi Eisner Ganz, MDMichelle Emery, MDNancy Esterly, MDLeigh Eubanks, MDRebecca Euwer, MDLaurie & Andrew Fishman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonSharon, Marshall, Br Fishman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonRutledge Forney, MDJoyce Fox, MDIn honor of Margie Yasuko Furomoto, MDand Florence BersonWilliam & Carol Fox, MDIn honor of Florence BersonSheila Friedlander, MDRobert Friedman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonLynn Friedman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonHassan I. Galadari, MDMarguerite A. Germain, MDRoy Geronemus, MDIn honor of Florence BersonDina Gerson, MDIn honor of Florence Berson

The WDS wishes to thank the following donors who have made contributions through November 30, 2013.

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Heidi Kong, MDDaniela Kroshinsky, MDJoy Kunishige, MDAngela Kyei, MDTanda Lane, MDAnne E. LaumannLeslie Lawley, MDRossitza Z. Lazova, MDDorene Lebowitz, MDIn honor of Florence BersonJulie Letsinger, MDVicki Levine, MDFelisa S. A. Lewis, MDWilson Liao, MDBarbara Licznerski, MDIn honor of Marcelle Grassi, MDJanice Lima-Maribona, MDChristine Poblete Lopez, MDTorello Lotti, MDElaine & Neil Lukow, MDIn honor of Florence BersonRebecca Luria, MDMary MaddenJanet Maldonado, MDMary E. Maloney, MDClaire Mansur, MDCecilia MarasiganLynette Margesson, MDEllen Marmur, MDElizabeth Shannon Martin, MDElena Martinho, MDStephen Mason, MDRenee J. Mather, MDStan & Diane Mayer, MDIn honor of Florence BersonMichel McDonald, MDJonelle McDonnell, MDSusan Teri McGillis, MDLynn J. McKinley-Grant, MDAmy McMichael, MDGinger Mentz, MDIn honor of Mary Lupo, MDAllison Metz, MDCaren Mikesh, MDElaine Miller, MDCindy & Ken Miller, MD & FamilyIn honor of Florence BersonStacey MooreAllison Moosally, MDSusan Moss, MDIn honor of Florence BersonMichelle MulveyIn honor of Diane S. Berson, MDCarol Nadel, MDIn honor of Florence BersonRhoda Narins, MDKaren Nern, MDAmy Newburger, MDAllison Nicholas, MDThomas Nicrotri, MDIn honor of Elizabeth Mc Burney and In memory of Martha Cadwell InnesAntoinette Notaro, MDJames O’ConnellMaureen Olivier, MDIn honor of Elizabeth McBurney, MDCynthia Olson, MDChinwe Onyekonwu, MDArisa Ortiz, MDIn honor of Tina S. Alster, MD

Randi Singman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonShari Skinner, MDLori Skopp, MDIn honor of Florence BersonKerrie Spoonemore, MDSharleen St. Surin-Lord, MDAlison Stallings, MDLeonard & Hermina Stein, MDIn honor of Florence BersonAdrienne Stewart, MDLouise Stewart, MDMartha Stewart, MDAllison Jones Stocker, MDToni C. Stockton, MDDana & Andrew Stone, MDIn honor of Florence BersonFrances Storrs, MDIn honor of Diane Baker, MDCynthia Strohmeyer, MDSumayah Taliaferro, MDIrwin & Florence Tanzman, MDIn honor of Florence BersonSusan Taylor, MDNancy Todes Taylor, MDRochelle Torgerson, MDDonna Twist, MDIn honor of Florence BersonThomas Van Meter, MDTina Venetos, MDMichele Verschoore, MDJennifer Vesper, MDAllison T. Vidimos Stultz, RPh, MDKaren Vigeland, MDIn honor of Memory of Marie KasmaMarcia Wade, MDIn honor of Florence BersonJill Waibel, MDSusan Wall, MDKalman Watsky, MDJacob Waugh, MDMargaret Weiss, MDWilliam Werschler, MDTina West, MDPatricia Westmoreland, MDLuitgard G. Wiest, MDMargot Whitfeld, MDJohn WilliamsMary Williams, MDKaty Lynn Wiltz, MDJane WolfCyndi Yag-Howard, MDInia Yevich-Tunstall, MDAvis Yount, MDDonna Zinman, MD

Julia Padgett, MDMelanie Dawn Palm, MDSusan Pardee, MDIn honor of Josh Michelle Pennie, MDIn honor of Mary Lupo, MDMaritza Perez, MDBarbara PestanaSusan Marie Poelman, MDMiriam Keltz Pomeranz, MDHelene & Mark Popowsky, MDIn honor of Florence BersonJennifer Levin Popovsky, MDVera H. Price, MDPhoebe E. Rabbin, MDSharon Smith Raimer, MDVidya Rajpara, MDAnne Ramsdell, MDInes Verner Rashkovsky, MDDesiree Ratner, MDPaul Rehder, MDIn honor of Patricia Walker, MDJune & Jay Reich, MDIn honor of Florence BersonAmy Reisenauer, MDIn honor of Frances Storrs, MDMarta Rendon, MDPhoebe Rich, MDJoyce Rico, MDBrent Roberts, MDJanet Louise Roberts, MDHeather Dawn Rogers, MDNicole Rogers, MDSusan S. Roper, MDDiane Rose, MDMarjorie Rosenbaum, MDKarla Rosenman, MDAmy Ross, MDPeter & Jane Rubin, MDIn honor of Florence BersonNeil S. Sadick, MDSan Luis DermatologyKathleen Sawada, MDIn honor of Mary SawadaLarissa Scanlan, MDIn honor of Tina AlsterJulie Schaffer, MDMimi Schatzberg, MDIn honor of Florence BersonCynthia Schlick, MDAdriana Schmidt, MDIn honor of Sandra Read, MD and Michel McDonald, MDJimmy Schmidt, MDIn honor of Sandra Read, MDMargery Scott, MDKeeter Sechrist, MDShelley Sekula Gibbs, MDIn honor of Rachel SpillerKaren & Steven Seltzer, MDIn honor of Florence BersonRoberta Sengelmann, MDShabnam Shahabadi, MDJerry Shapiro, MDSandra Shrader, MDDaniel Siegel, MDJonathan Silver, MDIn honor of Florence BersonNanette Blythe Silverberg, MDJoanne Simpson, MD

The WDS wishes to thank the following donors who have made contributions through November 30, 2013.

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READS & RECOMMENDSBy Felisa Lewis, MD and Jennifer Sorrell, MD

Lean In By Sheryl SandbergOn the heels of a TED talk gone viral("Why we have too few womenleaders"), Sheryl Sandberg, COO ofFacebook, has written Lean In, amanifesto for a new generation offeminists. Her observations of genderinequality in the workplace are well-grounded in statistics and studies, whileanecdotes from her own experiencehighlight her assertion that not only society but womenthemselves have held their gender back from makingsignificant progress in "free choice."

The themes are neither new nor ground-breaking, butSandberg’s messages of ‘Sit at the table,’ ‘Make your partnera real partner,’ and ‘Don't leave before you leave’ (amongothers) are well-taken and she illustrates her points byrecounting personal experiences with surprising candor.While offering specific steps women can take to combineprofessional achievement with personal fulfillment,Sandberg also demonstrates how men can benefit bysupporting women in the workplace and at home.

This book is truly thought-provoking, and will inspiredebate for both genders about how to effect meaningfulchange for the individual, with the goal of evolving societalnorms about women. Quoted no less than three times atthe WDS MELD Forum, Sheryl Sandberg clearly has a lotof fans among WDS members.

Gone GirlBy Gillian FlynnWhat would it be like to be married toyour worst enemy but know in yourheart that he or she was the best personfor you? At the onset of this novel, NickDunne comes home to an empty houseon his 5th wedding anniversary todiscover his wife, Amy, missing. Notsurprisingly, Nick is the prime suspect inher disappearance as Amy’s diary tellsthe tale of a failing marriage in a classic "He said, She said."

Nick struggles to prove his innocence whileincriminating evidence piles up against him and, as secretsare cleverly exposed, the question of who's the victim and

who's the manipulator gets turned on its head. If you are afan of reading the book before seeing the movie, this shouldbe next on your list. The film version of Gone Girl,featuring Ben Affleck as Nick Dunne, is scheduled forrelease later this year.

Little BeeBy Chris CleaveWhile struggling to reconnect in theirmarriage in the face of infidelity anddepression, Sarah and AndrewO'Rourke travel on a spontaneousvacation to Nigeria. Wanderingoutside the confines of their resort, thecouple encounters Little Bee and herolder sister from the nearby ruralvillage. As the couple comes to realizethe sisters were fleeing from soldiers who had slaughteredtheir entire village for its underlying wealth of oil, the girlsand the O'Rourke’s find themselves in a life and deathconfrontation with these brutal men.

These events are the background to the heart of thenovel, which starts off some time after this life-alteringvacation. Little Bee has managed to escape Nigeria andmake her way to a British immigration center, where shedresses unfashionably and binds her chest to make herselfundesirable to the center's lustful guards. Her acquiredQueen's English helps with her illegal release and shemakes her way to the O'Rourke home in Kingston-upon-Thames. Little Bee arrives just after Andrew's untimelysuicide, and the novel takes us through the process ofhealing and the development of an unlikely friendshipbetween Sarah and Little Bee. This novel is historicallyinteresting, deeply touching and a fast-paced read. n

What Are You Reading?If you’ve come across any great books that wouldbe of interest to other WDS members, let us know!

Send your suggestions for Reads & Recommendsto our WDS Newsletter Coordinator at:lschall@womensderm.org

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

In March 2014, the WDS reaches the tenth anniversaryof its multiple award-winning Service program, whichbegan in Rancho Mirage, California with the inaugural

“Play Safe in the Sun” skin cancer screening outreach at theLPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship, introduced andchaired by Wendy E. Roberts, MD.

Ten years and tens of thousands of free screenings later,we proudly look back on all of the lives that were touched(and potentially saved) through this community outreachprogram, and look ahead to the continued evolution ofWDS Service efforts. Please visit: www.playsafeinthesun.orgto review highlights over the years and let us know ifyou would like to become involved as we embark on ournext decade!

In keeping with the continued growth of the WDSService program, the Service Committee has been divided

into two sections - one focused on adult events, and theother dedicated to overseeing the school program known asTOPS (Time Out, Protect Your Skin).

Watch for news about the fullseason on the WDS website andin the spring newsletter.

We are pleased to announcethe following local TOPSchairs, who will bring sun safetyeducational programs to schools intheir communities this year: Keira Barr, MD (Seattle, WA); Caitlin Fink, MD andSarah Pace, MD (Potomac, MD); Naomi Lawrence, MD(NJ); Nancy Ryan (Southern CA) and Patricia Walker, MD(Santa Barbara, CA). Thank you all for your participation!

WDS Service Celebrates 10th Anniversary!

WDS members in nine cities around thecountry have volunteered to present self-esteem outreach activities to young girls and

women in collaboration with the Dove Movementfor Self-Esteem. For their commitment to promote self-esteem, we thank: Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, Keira Barr, MD, Latanya Benjamin, MD, WDSPresident-elect Valerie Callender, MD, Joi Carter, MD,Christine Lopez, MD, Wendy E. Roberts, MD, Becki Tung, MD and Jane Yoo, MD. For moreinformation, visit: www.womensderm.org/selfesteem.

Enormous thanks and appreciation go to Becki Tung, MD and Cindy Krol, who createdoriginal sun safety educational PowerPoint

presentations for members to download and use for localTOPS and general outreach efforts. These presentations,using original images and content developed by them andtheir support team, are available online in both English andSpanish. To view and download, please visit:http://www.playsafeinthesun.org/coast2coast/index.html.

Self-Esteem Outreach Activity Rises

Original Sun Safety Presentations Available During the holiday season, WDS members and

guests in the Chicago region gathered for a specialToys for Tots event. A total of 38 toys were

collected as guests enjoyed a festive evening at Carmine’s onRush, organized by Carrie Jacob, MD and generouslysupported by Valeant Pharmaceuticals. n

WDS Members Support Toys for Tots

(L to R): WDS President Amy S. Paller, MD with Charles Hahn, Valeant VP, Professional and Specialty Development and Becki Tung, MD.

(L to R): Min Deng, MD, Jordan Carqueville, MD, Rachel Pritzker, MD,Carrie Jacob, MD and Stephanie St. Pierre, MD.

pirate with an eye patch (peri-ocular hidrocystoma), sparsehair, few teeth, nail dystrophy (all very pirate like), and lacy cuffs on his shirt near his wrists. Eccrinesyringofibroadenoma is a rare benign eccrine skin tumorwhich extends from the epidermis with thin anastomosingcords of bland-appearing epithelium with ductal structures(like lace) surrounded by a fibrovascular stroma. n

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YOUNG PHYSICIANS TASK FORCE

Dermatopathology: Apocrine HidrocystomaBy Michelle Tarbox, MD

Apocrine hidrocystoma presents clinically as asolitary translucent cystic nodule, often with abluish hue, typically on the face, most commonly

around the eyes (figure 1). The translucent nature of theselesions can be enhanced by side lighting. Histologically,apocrine hidrocystomas are characterized by a large cysticspace within the dermis, lined by a single layer of columnarcells demonstrating decapitation secretion, “pig snouts” andsurrounded by a peripheral row of myoepithelial cells(figure 2).

Apocrine hidrocystomas can be associated with a rareform of ectodermal dysplasia known as Schöpf–Schulz–Passarge syndrome (SSPS). SSPS is characterized byhypotrichosis, hypodontia, nail dystrophy, a palmoplantarkeratoderma, peri-ocular hidrocystomas, and palmoplantareccrine syringofibroadenomas. You can remember thissyndrome with the help of the Passarrrrge pirate, a salty old

Fig 1: Solitary cysticnodule near the eye

Fig 2: Large cystic space within the dermis,lined by a single layer of columnar cellsdemonstrating decapitation secretion, “pig snouts”

I recently had the honor of beingmentored by Pearl E. Grimes, MDat The Vitiligo and Pigmentation

Institute of Southern California.Demonstrating the utmost care, respect,and compassion for her patients, Dr.Grimes embodies what it means to be awell-rounded physician. Patients who hadoften been seen by several other dermatologists and thoughtnothing could be done for their cosmetically disfiguringconditions were reassured and treated with compassion by Dr.Grimes. She often commented on the cosmetic stigmaassociated with the conspicuous condition of vitiligo, and Ifound her upbeat personality and confidence to be veryreassuring for her patients.

Dr. Grimes’ academic curiosity and commitment to life-long learning play a key role in her approach to mentorship.Throughout the workday, she would mention ideas forresearch projects, fascinating case reports or retrospective

Reflections on Mentorship By Kelli Jones, MD

chart reviews, taking time at the end of each day to discussmy research and plan upcoming projects. Dr. Grimes alsoworks as a solo practitioner and I was impressed by thegraceful yet authoritative manner in which she worked withher ancillary staff. She frequently discussed her passion forThe Coalition for At-Risk Youth (CARRY), a non-profitorganization dedicated to the enrichment of foster and at-risk youth, and I came to admire Dr. Grimes for the manyroles she balances: - academician, physician, researcher,entrepreneur, philanthropist, fundraiser and mother.

While the time I spent with Dr. Grimes was indeliblyenriching, I am even more excited about what lies ahead incultivating a lifelong mentorship with such a spectacularwoman. My deepest thanks to Elizabeth McBurney, MDand Erin E. Boh, MD, PhD for their recommendations, andto Medicis for sponsoring the WDS Mentorship Award thatmade this opportunity possible.

For more information regarding the WDS Mentorship Award,please visit: www.womensderm.org/grants. n

Kelli D. Jones, MD

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WDS HAPPENINGS

of WDS to learn all about our organization and planstrategically for our future. She has also been getting toknow the WDS team of Donna Colavita, Laurie Schall,Deidra Eberle, Chuck Sapp, Diann Furfaro and otherprofessionals at our headquarters office. In late February,Alison will be meeting with WDS leaders and corporatepartners at the Industry Visioning Work Group (IVWG)Strategic Planning retreat in Dallas, Texas, and she looksforward to spending time with our members at the WDSAnnual Meeting Luncheon the following month inDenver, Colorado.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to be a part of such anamazing organization,” Alison says, “and I look forward toworking in partnership with WDS leaders, members andsponsors for our continued growth and success.”

Alison and her husband Chris live in Franklinville, NJwith their three children: Sophia (8), Olivia (5) andNicholas (1½). In her spare time, Alison enjoys cooking,reading, gardening, running and spending quality time withher family. n

WDS Welcomes New Executive Director, Alison Spera

It is with tremendous excitement anda great deal of optimism that wewelcome Ms. Alison Spera as the new

executive director of the Women’sDermatologic Society (WDS). Alisonbrings over 14 years of senior levelexperience in leading and developinginternal and external teams in bothcorporate and non-profit environments.Alison spent the last 12 years in roles with increasingresponsibility at the Muscular Dystrophy Association(MDA) where she provided leadership to regional,divisional and national teams. While at MDA, Alison notonly managed relationships with sponsors and committees,she also guided internal staff through management ofbudgets, strategic business development, event planning,fundraising and staff development.

On January 8th, Alison officially began her work with theWDS and has been quite busy reaching out to theleadership, committees, industry supporters and members

Alison Spera

that was of benefit to her, she is now one of two femaledepartment chairs out of 20 at Northwestern. “It isinteresting being surrounded by male colleagues in theboard room,” said Dr. Paller. “It makes me realize on aconstant level how much inequity there is in academics.”Dr. Hordinsky’s experience is similar, as one of three womendepartment chairs at her university.

As the specialty of dermatology grows and changes, it isexpected that there will be more women in leadership roles.The current roster of leaders is very impressive, and allserve as role models to women moving up in the ranks ofacademic medicine.

Cheryl Armstrong, MD - University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLucinda S. Buescher, MD - Southern Illinois University Lynn A. Cornelius, MD - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisKaren E. Edison, MD - University of MissouriAlison Ehrlich, MD - George Washington University Medical CenterJanet Fairley, MD - University of Iowa

Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD - Tufts Medical CenterJane M. Grant-Kels, MD - University of Connecticut Health CenterAntoinette F. Hood, MD - Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolMaria K. Hordinsky, MD - University of MinnesotaSancy A. Leachman, MD, PhD - Oregon Health & Science UniversityAlice P. Pentland, MD - University of Rochester Medical CenterMary E. Maloney, MD - University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center Amy J. McMichael, MD - Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterSuzanne M. Olbricht, MD - Lahey Hospital & Medical CenterAmy S. Paller, MS, MD - Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineKathryn Schwarzenberger, MD - University of Tennessee Health Sciences CenterSharon S. Raimer, MD - UTMB School of MedicineRebecca C. Tung, MD - Loyola UniversityAllison T. Vidimos Stultz, MD - Cleveland Clinic Foundation

So many women are reaching great heights! Please letus know of these achievements by sending an email to:wds@womensderm.org n

Women Leaders in DermatologyContinued from page 3

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Istanbul, Turkey

Dedee Murrell, MD, Lauren Hughey, MD,Christa DeCuyper, MD and Idil Unal, MD co-chaired a Rose Parade of WDS Cases

presentation during the 22nd Congress of the EuropeanAcademy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) inIstanbul, Turkey on October 2nd. More than 100attendees and international speakers from Albania, Brazil,Belgium, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, theUkraine and the United States participated in thesymposium, which was followed by dinner and networking.Co-chair Lauren Hughey, MD noted that “this uniqueexperience to interact and form friendships withdermatologists from around the world is just one of themany benefits of being a member of the Women’sDermatologic Society!”

New Delhi, India

Over 100 attendees participated in the JointWDS/IWDS Rose Parade of Cases at the XIthInternational Congress of Dermatology & 42nd

DERMACON in New Delhi, India on December 4th.Chaired by Rashmi Sarkar, MD, Dedee F. Murrell, MDand Wendy E. Roberts, MD, this first time ever event inIndia featured talks on WDS and the World,Dermatological Lessons from Experts and DermatologicalDiseases in Women. Speakers included WDS members andguests from the United States, Australia, Europe and Africa.

Asia, India, South America and the United States werewell-represented at a networking reception and dinner onDecember 7th for the Joint WDS-Indian WDS and

Seated, L to R: Co-Chairs Lauren Hughey, MD, Dedee Murrell, MD,Christa De Cuyper, MD and Idil Unal, MD with Rose Parade speakersin Istanbul.

Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS) at the XIthInternational Congress of Dermatology & 42ndDERMACON. Joint WDS-IWDS Founding PresidentRashmi Sarkar, MD and PDS Treasurer SidharthSonthalia, MD co-hosted the reception and dinner.

Madrid, Spain

The Women’s Dermatologic Society held its firstnetworking luncheon during a World Congressof Pediatric Dermatology in Madrid on

September 26th at the Albufera terrace restaurant, MeliaCastilla Hotel. Nineteen women from Argentina, Australia,Brazil, Croatia, Romania and the United States enjoyed theevent, co-hosted by WDS President Amy Paller, MD andDedee Murrell, MD. Branka Marinovic, MD recruitedfive of her European colleagues for the luncheon, and allwere interested in becoming members of the WDS. n

(Seated, L to R): Wilma F. Bergfeld, MD, Wendy E. Roberts, MD, RashmiSarkar, MD and Latika Arya, MD with participants of the Joint WDS-IWDSRose parade of Cases in New Delhi, India.

Seated, L to R: Caption: Tania Cestari, MD, WDS President Amy Paller, MD,Dedee Murrell, MD and Ilona Frieden, MD. Standing, from left: SusiBayliss, MD, Suzana Ozanic-Bulic, MD, Heather Cohn, MD, Nives Pustisek, MD, Carmen Salavastru, MD, Karen Wiss, MD, Margarita Larralde, MD, Branka Marinovic, MD, Vesna Kolar, MD, Joyce Teng, MD,Flavia Reginatto, MD, and Dana Slape, MD.

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Amy S. Paller, MS, MD WDS President 2013-2014Kristina Collins, MD Newsletter EditorAlison Spera, Executive DirectorLaurie Schall, Communications and Member Services

MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of the Women’s DermatologicSociety is to support dermatologists by striving to: n Promote leadership n Promote the development of relationshipsthrough mentoring and networking

n Demonstrate a commitment to service throughcommunity outreach and volunteerism;

n Provide a forum for communications andresearch relevant to women’s and family issues

n Advocate excellence in patient care and education

n Promote the highest ethical standards

VISION STATEMENT:The Women’s Dermatologic Society is committedto issues relevant to women and their families.

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The Women’s Dermatologic Society congratulates the following members, inducted into the American Dermatologic Associationat its annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona in October:

* International Honorary ADA Member

Dedee Murrell, MD will be Congress President of the 2021 International Congress of Dermatology in Melbourne, Australia.

Rashmi Sarkar, MD has been elected to the Board Of Directors, International Society of Dermatology (ISD).

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Cheryl Burgess, MD - Washington, DC

Sharon Albers Glick, MD, MS - New York, NY

Keyvan Nouri, MD - Miami, Florida

Wendy E. Roberts, MD - Rancho Mirage, California

Linda Stein-Gold, MD - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Barbara Braunstein Wilson, MD - Charlottesville, Virginia

* Evangeline B. Handog, MD - Panaque City, Philippines

* Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, MD - Berlin, Germany

Note: Bold font in newsletter articles indicates membership/sponsorship in The Women’s Dermatologic Society.