James S. Taylor, MD

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Message...... 1 Living History...... 1 WDS Male Members ...... 2 WDS Contributors...... 3 Member Profile ...... 4 International News...... 5 WDS Donors...... 6 Young Physicians Task Force...... 8 WDS Happenings...... 8 Schedule of Events...... 9 NEWSLETTER Welcome New Members...... 10 Volume 15, Number 2 Making a Difference...... 12-15 Fall 2011 News & Newsmakers...... 16

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Living History Interview:

all is here, and I am happy to re- James S. Taylor, MD port that WDS was quite active F and in full swing over the sum- By Lisa Grandinetti, MD mer! We welcomed new members of our ale members of the WDS have management team at Talley Management played integral roles in the creation Group, including a new Executive Direc- M and development of this organiza- tor, Alex Springer and Program Manager, tion, and they continue to play a significant role in our current success. This Living Histo- Donna Colavita. They join Amelia Ball- Diane S. Berson, MD inger, Meeting Manager; Shelby Truxon, ry article highlights James S. Taylor, MD—a Marketing & Communications Assistant; Diann Furfaro, dermatologist well known to many for his Director of Accounting Operations and Nancy FitzGerald, academic pursuits in the field of contact der- James S. Taylor, MD Director of Communications. This team has worked closely matitis and occupational dermatology, as well with our various committees to continue all of the wonderful as his involvement in various organizations such as the American WDS programs. Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Contact The WDS International Leadership Forum, chaired by Dermatitis. I had the opportunity to train under Dr. Taylor dur- Dedee Murrell, MD was held in late May in Seoul, South ing dermatology residency at the Cleveland Clinic and have seen Korea. The 80 attendees will attest that this event was a firsthand the passion and commitment that he brings to all of huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. his endeavors. We recently had the opportunity to discuss his We had the opportunity to network with friends, make thoughts about membership and participation in the WDS. new acquaintances, and hear inspiring talks from WDS leaders, including Jean Bolognia, MD; Wilma Bergfeld, When did you join the WDS and what made you join? MD; Lisa Garner, MD; Amy Paller, MD; June Robin- I have been a proud member of the WDS since the 1990’s serving son, MD; Wendy E. Roberts, MD and Susan Weinkle, on the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, and as mem- MD. The Philippine Dermatologic Society also hosted ber and later chair of the Awards Committee. I also participated WDS members at its meeting preceding the World Con- in the WDS Play Safe in the Sun program. I joined because of gress. Networking events have also taken place in Australia, my admiration for Wilma Bergfeld, MD and for Fran Storrs, the Czech Republic, India and Germany. Photos of WDS MD, who suggested the mentorship program. And I have not friends from around the world can be seen on the WDS been disappointed. Happenings page in this newsletter. In the United States, WDS luncheons were held at many What role does the WDS play in the field of dermatology? events including the SID Annual Meeting co-chaired by I have found the WDS to be an important and influential player Kelly Cordoro, MD and Lauren Hughey, MD; and the on the local, state, national and international dermatologic stage Mohs College Annual Meeting and ASMS Clinical Sympo- and an organization which has made important contributions sium both co-chaired by Elizabeth McBurney, MD and to patient care, volunteerism, and research; as well as member Continued on page 2 Continued on page 10 WDS Male Members From First Male WDS Resident Member to AAD President-Elect By Marcelyn K. Coley, MD and Sharon A. Glick, MD aniel M. Siegel, MD was the tion to his duties now his interests is digital photography. first male resident to join the as Clinical Profes- He gives his residents tutorials on D WDS. His strong desire for sor of Dermatology how to best implement clinical pho- learning attracted him to the Women’s and Director of an tography in dermatology in addition Dermatologic Society. In order to at- ACGME-approved to critically analyzing published pho- tend a lecture at the WDS luncheon in Procedural Derma- tographs. He is often sought after 1984, membership was required. He tology Fellowship at by both residents and colleagues for judiciously signed up for what would Daniel M. Siegel, MD SUNY Downstate help with technological issues. His turn out to be more than an interesting Medical Center, Dr. skills have been useful to the WDS lecture, but instead a life-long relation- Siegel has received numerous awards, where he has often provided assis- ship with the WDS. written over 100 peer-reviewed ar- tance with technical support. Dr. Siegel is a native of New York. ticles, and has given more than 400 Dr. Siegel is known for his ex- After completing training in dermatol- lectures and presentations. He will cellent surgical skills as well as his ogy at Parkland Memorial Hospital, serve as AAD president for the upcom- creative approaches to clinical man- he went on to complete a Mohs Mi- ing year. agement and analytical thinking. As crographic Surgery and Dermatologic Dr. Siegel enjoys staying on the dermatology representative on the Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College top of the most recent advances in of Medicine, Houston, Texas. In addi- computers and technology. One of Continued on page 10 President’s Message Continued from page 1 Saadia Raza, MD. A WDS Member Renewal Forum pre- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, co-chaired by Saadia ceded the AAD summer meeting in NYC. Kathy Hectorne, Raza, MD and Stacey Tull, MD—one of the largest such MD and her committee organized a wonderful two days events in the world. Also in June, WDS volunteers reached filled with various fun activities, camaraderie, networking and out to record-breaking crowds at the Manayunk Arts Festival a panel of terrific speakers, including: Sam Horn, an award- in Philadelphia, chaired by Aradhna Saxena, MD. In July, winning communication strategist; Betsy Gotbaum, Former under the leadership of event co-chairs Adrienne Stewart, New York City Public Advocate; Nell Merlino, Founder & MD and Kathy Sawada, MD, WDS volunteers broke an- President for Count Me In for Women’s Economic Indepen- other screening record for the weekend at the USGA-run US dence; and Cathy Salerno, Vice President, Global Skincare Women’s Open—another highly-attended event. At press Research & Development for Johnson & Johnson. WDS also time, Latanya Benjamin, MD was gearing up for the final hosted a Networking Reception during the meeting in NYC major outreach of the year, to be held at the LPGA CME which was attended by almost 100 people. Group Titleholders tournament in Orlando, FL, November The Play Safe in the Sun season has been filled with 18–20. Please read more about the WDS Service program successes as we broke new ground in various ways to help ed- on pages 12–14 of this newsletter issue. ucate the public about the importance of sun safety and skin I thank all of our committee chairs, participating members cancer prevention, thanks to all of the dedication and hard and management for making all of these events such a success! work of so many WDS members around the country. Nu- Join us the weekend of the ASDS Annual Meeting for merous WDS members volunteered in their communities the WDS Networking Reception on November 4th, hosted throughout the summer, beginning in May, with member by Tina S. Alster, MD and on November 5th for the WDS grassroots activities in their offices, local schools, hospitals Networking Luncheon and Forum in Washington D.C.  and outdoor sporting events as a part of the WDS “Coast-to- Coast” program. In June, we held our first outreach geared for the breast cancer awareness community in St. Louis at the Diane S. Berson, MD, WDS President (2011-2012) 2 FALL 2011 Women’s Dermatologic Society WDS Contributors Ladder

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In Memoriam Maxfield Aaron Shacknai (2005-2011) The WDS expresses condolences to long-time supporter Jonah Shacknai, CEO of Medicis, in the passing of his beloved son Maxfield Aaron Shacknai. Donations in memory of Maxfield Aaron Shacknai are accepted by: Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation 9045 E. Pima Center Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 or via their website www.whisperinghoperanch.org www.womensderm.org Fall 2011 3 Member Profile Member Profile: Honor Fullerton-Stone, MD By Jenny Murase, MD e highlight Honor Fullerton- Stone, MD, WDS member, W for her outstanding work in the care and management of breastfeeding mothers who present with nipple pain and areola dermatitis. Dr. Fullerton- Stone, board-certified in dermatology, practices at Menlo Dermatology Medical Group and is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at Stanford University Medi- cal Center, Department of Dermatology. Well-renown in the greater area of Men- lo Park, a region of northern California, From Left: Jenny Murase, MD; Honor Fullerton-Stone, MD and Ms. Misha Heller, BA Dr. Fullerton-Stone is undeniably an au- thority in the treatment of mothers with and December 2010. Standardized the advancement of women’s dermato- breastfeeding complaints and has devel- patient questionnaires and physi- logic health issues. oped a referral practice for breastfeeding cal exam reports were analyzed, and mothers. This past year, Dr. Fullerton- a 25-question telephone survey was Titles and Affiliations Stone collaborated with her colleague administered to the 24 patients diag- Honor Fullerton-Stone, MD (Board and friend Jenny Murase, MD and an nosed with Raynaud’s phenomenon Certified Dermatologist; Menlo Dermatolo- outstanding medical student Ms. Misha of the nipple. Ultimately, this proj- gy Medical Group; Adjunct Clinical Assistant Heller, BA on several projects related to ect helped to better define ways of Professor, Stanford University Medical Center, maternal dermatologic health. recognizing and treating Raynaud’s Department of Dermatology) Ms. Heller is a fourth year medical phenomenon in breastfeeding moth- student at the Keck School of Medi- ers. The results of this study have Jenny E. Murase, MD (Board Certified cine of the University of Southern been presented at the Summer 2011 Dermatologist; Palo Alto Foundation California (USC) applying for residen- AAD in New York City. The findings Medical Group, Department of Der- cy in dermatology. Recipient of USC’s will also be highlighted in a review matology; Assistant Clinical Professor, Dean’s Research Scholarship, Ms. article for the International Journal University of California, San Francisco Heller performed a one-year research of Dermatology, entitled Caring for Medical Center, Department of Dermatology) fellowship at UCSF Medical Center, New Mothers: Diagnosis, Management, Department of Dermatology. Dur- and Treatment of Nipple Dermatitis in Misha M. Heller, BA (4th year medi- ing this year of research, Ms. Heller Breastfeeding Mothers (submitted). cal student, Keck School of Medicine of the developed 25 publications related to We would like to recognize Dr. University of Southern California, Dean’s women’s dermatologic health and oth- Fullerton-Stone’s sincere dedication to Research Scholarship Recipient)  er areas of medical dermatology. Together, Dr. Fullerton-Stone, Definition of Raynaud’s of the nipple Dr. Murase, and Ms. Heller collabo- by Dr. Stone-Fullerton and colleagues: rated to create the largest case series to-date on Raynaud’s phenomenon At least 2 of the following criteria must be met: in breastfeeding mothers. This was 1. Color changes of the nipple, especially with cold exposure a comprehensive chart review of 88 (i.e. blue, white, or red) nursing mothers with breast pain. All 2. Cold sensitivity or color changes of acral surfaces with cold exposure patients were evaluated by Dr. Ful- 3. Chronic deep breast pain for 4 or more weeks and failed therapy with oral lerton-Stone between January 2004 antifungals and/or antibiotics 4 FALL 2011 Women’s Dermatologic Society INTERNATIONAL NEWS WDS International Leadership Forum in Seoul a Resounding Success By Dedee Murrell, MD ver 80 international WDS During the WDS luncheon, WDS delegates from 20 coun- President Dr. Berson introduced the O tries gathered at the World exciting awards only given out by WDS Congress in Seoul for the first WDS every four to five years at the World International Leadership Forum. The Congresses. Dr. Bolognia presented event had been in planning for over the WDS International Pioneer Award two years by the taskforce (Chair: to Dr. Handog of Manila, Philippines Dedee Murrell, MD, Australia, and for her work in bringing together the members Jean Bolognia, MD; Wilma two Philippine dermatologic societ- Bergfeld, MD; Susan Weinkle, MD; ies into one. Dr. Murrell presented Michel McDonald, MD and WDS the WDS International Humanitarian presidents Wendy E. Roberts, MD; Award to Luitgard G. Wiest, MD of Munich, Germany for her surgical and From left: Diane Berson, MD; Vangee Handog, Lisa Garner, MD and Diane Berson, MD (International Pioneer Awardee); Jean MD from the USA; Evangeline B. obstetric volunteer work in areas of Bolognia, MD; Luitgard Wiest, MD (International Handog, MD, Philippines and Rash- war-torn areas over the past 30 years, Humanitarian Awardee); Dedee Murrell, MD. mi Sarkar, MD, India). The venue was including Ethiopia, Angola, Eritrea, Dr. Berson, Dr. Sarkar, Dr. Weinkle, selected by Marcia Ramos e Silva, Afghanistan and Colombia; to name and Dr. Wiest. MD, PhD and Mary Maloney, MD only a few. The WDS extends many thanks who had done site visits for the ILDS The afternoon ended with a round- to all the speakers and WDS Staff for along with Korean medical students of table discussion of “Tough Answers to organizing such a fabulous meeting Dr. Murrell in Sydney. Tough Questions” led by Dr. Roberts as well as to our sponsors, Mary Kay, It began with a cocktail reception and Dr. Bolognia, with panel members Merz and Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosme- including a trio of musicians and three Eulalia Baselga, MD; Dr. Bergfeld, tique for making it possible!!  Korean Australian attendees wearing their mothers’ traditional Korean dress- es to welcome us. The next day included very entertaining talks on a variety of topics, most notably Antonella Tosti’s lecture on “Success in Surviving in the Macho Environment” with references to her upbringing in Sicily. Insightful talks were given to us by Dr. Bergfeld on success in dermatology politics, Amy Paller, MD on research, Dr. Bolog- nia on academic dermatology, Ulrike From left: Min Hee Kim; Wendy E. Roberts, MD; Dedee Murrell, MD; Deanne Choi, Shelley Hwang. Blume-Peytavi, MD on clinical trials and June Robinson, MD on publish- ing/editing. International speakers also shared their knowledge on topics such as “Success in Dermatology Education with Limited Funding” by Dr. Handog, “Success in Korean Academic Derma- tology for Women” by Soyun Cho, MD and “Success in Dermatology Mi- From left: Doris Day, MD; Susan Weinkle, MD; Dedee Murrell, MD; Diane Berson, MD; gration” by Dr. Murrell. Wendy E. Roberts, MD; Wilma Bergfeld, MD; Suzanne Olbricht, MD. www.womensderm.org Fall 2011 5 As the WDS celebrates its 36th year 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 thank the following donors who have made contributions from January 1, 2011 to August 30, 2011, with their cumulative rose designation. We would also like to continually thank our Red Rose donors from past and present years.

RED ROSE $5,000—$9,999 Susan Weinkle, MD Wendy Roberts, MD Amalie Derdeyn, MD Elizabeth Sanders Jacobson, MD In honor of Judge Edward Kakita, Richard Scher, MD Amy Huber, MD In honor of Boni Elewski, MD Florence Berson, Wilma Bergfeld, David Schwartz, MD Amy Kirschenbaum, MD Shellie Marks, MD MD and Rekha Sheth, MD, Maude Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Boni Elewski, MD Puissegur Alan Shalita, MD Amy Newburger, MD Diane Berson, MD Darnell Wise, MD In honor of Yelva Lynfield, MD Amy Paller, MD In honor of Florence Berson, Judge Mary Spellman, MD In honor of Edith Paller Edward Kakita and Geraldine YELLOW ROSE Sabra Sullivan, MD Amy Reisenauer, MD Waldorf $1,000—$2,499 Danine Summers, MD In honor of Frances Storrs, MD C. Ralph Daniel III, MD Athena Cosmetics, Inc In honor of Louis Friend, MD Amy Ross, MD In honor of Lenore Kakita, MD, Sabra Zoe Diana Draelos, MD Denise Tanzman, MD Anagha Dudhbhate, MD Sullivan, MD, Jean Bolognia, MD, In honor of Boni Elewski, MD In honor of Florence Berson and Gail Andy & Karen Hirschberg, MD Marianne O’Donoghue, MD, Judge Deirdre Hooper, MD Citrin In honor of Florence Berson Edward Kakita, and Boni Elewski, MD In honor of Pearl Grimes, MD James Taylor, MD Anita Gilliam, MD Lisa Garner, MD Henry W. Lim, MD Virginia Toulmin, MD Anita Highton, MD Janet Hickman, MD Nia Katechis Terezakis, MD, FACP Patricia Walker, MD In honor of Janet Hickman, MD In honor of Gloria Graham, MD Ann Christine Zedlitz, MD Anna Guanche, MD Lenore Kakita, MD In honor of Mary Lupo, MD WHITE ROSE $500—$999 Anne Burdick, MD In honor of Marie France Demierre, Tina Alster, MD Diane S. Ford, MD Anne Egger, MD MD, Boni Elewski, MD, Victor D. Diane Baker, MD In honor of Cassandra McLaurin, MD Anne Gillman, MD Newcomer, MD, Allan Oseroff, MD, In honor of Frances Storrs, MD Lisa Anderson, MD In honor of Florence Berson Susan Weinkle, MD, Florence Berson, Hilary Baldwin, MD Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Anne Lynn Chang, MD Judge Edward Kakita, and Walter Karen Burke, MD Consultants, Inc. Staff Anne Ramsdell, MD Shelley Jean Carruthers, MD In honor of Janet Hickman, MD Annette Gottlieb, MD Mary Lupo, MD Tamella Cassis, MD Jeanine Downie, MD Annie Chiu, MD In honor of Maude Frances Martese In honor of Duane Buss In honor of Maude Frances Martese Antoinette Notaro, MD Puissegur and Florence Berson Raymond Cornelison, Jr., MD Puissegur, Cheryl Burgess, MD, Mary Avis Yount, MD Steve Clark, MD Peggy Crawford, MD Lupo, MD B. R. Avruskin, MD Amy Derick, MD Jeff Knight, MD Barbara Gilchrest, MD PINK ROSE $2,500—$4,999 Boni Elewski, MD Kappa Meadows, MD Barbara Licznerski, MD Cheryl M. Burgess, MD Patricia Engasser, MD In honor of Janet Hickman, MD In honor of Marcelle Grassi, MD Gloria F. Graham, MD James Ertle, MD Denise Metry, MD Benjamin Barankin, MD In honor of Wilma Bergfeld, MD In honor of Elizabeth McBurney, MD Dedee Murrell, MD Betsy Beers, MD Pearl E. Grimes, MD and Marianne O’Donoghue, MD In honor of Marie France Demierre, Brad Glassman, MD Ronald L. Moy, MD Patricia Farris, MD MD, Wilma Bergfeld, MD, Robert In honor of Amy Derick, MD Elise A. Olsen, MD Gloria Graham, MD A. Briggaman, MD and Clayton Brenda Dintiman, MD In honor of Arline Olsen and Jennifer In honor of Dorinda Shelley, MD, Wheeler, MD In honor of Walter Shelley Cheesborough, MD Lenore Kakita, MD, Boni Elewski, MD, Kishwer Nehal, MD Brent Roberts, MD Rebecca Clare Tung, MD Wilma Bergfeld, MD and Lynn Drake, In honor of Florence Berson Brett Coldiron, MD In honor of Wilma Bergfeld, MD MD, Wilma Bergfeld, MD Margaret Olsen, MD Brett King, MD Wilma Bergfeld, MD Keith Greathouse, MD Elizabeth Ringrose, MD C. William Hanke, MD In honor of The Graham Family, In honor of Jo Francis Greathouse Kristine Romine, MD In honor of Walter B. Shelley, MD and The Drake Family and Dr. and Mrs. and Florence Berson, Marie-France Nancy Ryan, MD E. Dorinda Shelley, MD Hudson Fowler Demierre, MD Roberta Sengelmann, MD Caren Mikesh, MD Jean Bolognia, MD Cheryl Hull, MD Virginia Sybert, MD Carol Nadel, MD In honor of Elizabeth McBurney, MD Shirley Jutzi, MD In honor of the WDS Mentorship In honor of Florence Berson and Nan Esterly, MD Bryna Kane, MD Programs and Nancy Esterly, MD Carolyn Jacob, MD Valerie Callender, MD In honor of Judge Edward Kakita, Elizabeth Tanzi, MD Catherine Cotterman, MD In honor of Pearl Grimes, MD Lenore Kakita, MD, Wendy Roberts, Marcia Tonnesen, MD Cecelia L. Hamilton, MD Suzanne Connolly, MD MD and Suzanne Connolly, MD Channing Barnett, MD Mark Lebwohl, MD Arielle Kauvar, MD GOLD ROSE <$500 Cheryl Karcher, MD In honor of Lenore Kakita, MD Michael Ming, MD Adelaide Hebert, MD Chinwe Onyekonwu, MD Barbara Mathes, MD Gordon Montgomery, MD Adriana Schmidt, MD Cindy & Ken Miller & Family, MD Elizabeth McBurney, MD In honor of Mary Lupo, MD In honor of Sandra Read, MD, In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Mary Lupo, MD, Judge Richard Odom, MD Micheal McDonald, MD Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD Edward Kakita, Florence Berson, Marianne O’Donoghue, MD Ahou Meydani, MD Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD Chiang Sin-Mei Lu, MD, Geraldine In honor of Walter Shelley, MD In honor of Suzanne Olbricht, MD Cynthia Olson, MD Waldorf and Jane Maloney Suzanne Olbricht, MD Alison Stallings, MD Cynthia Schlick, MD Ginat Mirowski, MD In honor of Marie France Demierre Allison Metz, MD Cynthia Strohmeyer, MD In honor of the WDS Mentorship Margaret Parsons Sander, MD Allison Moosally, MD Dana & Andrew Stone, MD Programs Sandra Read, MD Allison Nicholas, MD In honor of Florence Berson

6 Fall 2011 Women’s Dermatologic Society Daniel Siegel, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Florence Berson Shari Skinner, MD Deborah Hilton, MD Karen & Steven Seltzer, MD Marjorie Rosenbaum, MD Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Florence Berson Marta Rendon, MD Sharon Gardepe, MD Desiree Ratner, MD Karen Collishaw, MD Mary Williams, MD In honor of Emily Omura, MD Diane Rose, MD Karen Edison, MD Maryam Asgari, MD Sharon Jacob, MD Dina Gerson, MD Karen Nern, MD Maureen Olivier, MD Sharon, Marshall, Br Fishman, MD In honor of Florence Berson Karen Vigeland, MD In honor of Elizabeth McBurney, MD In honor of Florence Berson Donna Twist, MD In honor of Memory of Marie Kasma Melissa Coale, MD Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD In honor of Florence Berson Karla Rosenman, MD Merlina Joseph, MD Shelley Sekula Gibbs, MD Donna Zinman, MD Katherine Holcomb, MD Michel McDonald, MD In honor of Rachel Spiller Dorene Lebowitz, MD Kathleen Sawada, MD Michele Gonzalez, MD Sophie Hofstader, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Mary Sawada Michelle Babb-Tarbox, MD Sophie Worobec, MD Doris Day, MD Katy Lynn Wiltz, MD In honor of Wilma Bergfeld, MD In honor of Nia Terezakis, MD, Nancy E. Patrick Creehan, MD Kay Johnston, MD Michelle Mize Emery, MD Esterley, MD, Amy Paller, MD, Dennis Edward Heilman, MD Keeter Sechrist, MD Michelle Mulvey, MD Sest, PhD, Dorinca Shelley, MD and in In honor of Florence Berson Kelli Arntzen, MD In honor of Diane Berson memory of Louise Tavs, MD, Sophia Eileen Kitces, MD Kerrie Spoonemore, MD Mimi Schatzberg, MD Harmatyj Worobec Elaine & Neil Lukow, MD Kimberly Butterwick, MD In honor of Florence Berson Stacey Gambrell Hunt, MD In honor of Florence Berson Kwame Denianke, MD Missy Clifton, MD Stacy Kanter, MD Elaine Miller, MD Larissa Zaulyanov Scanlan, MD Molly Hinshaw, MD In honor of Florence Berson Elena Martinho, MD Laurie & Andrew Fishman, MD In honor of Derek Cripps, MD Stan & Diane Mayer, MD Ella L. Toombs, MD In honor of Florence Berson Mona Gohara, MD In honor of Florence Berson Elizabeth Hale, MD Laurie Harris, MD Naana Boakye, MD Stephen Mason, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Emily Berson’s Graduation Nancy Chemtob, MD Sumayah Taliaferro, MD Ellen Borowka, MD and In Memory of Florence Berson In honor of Florence Berson Susan Amaturo, MD In honor of Florence Berson Lawrence Eichenfield, MD Nancy Esterly, MD In honor of Lenore Kakita, MD Ellen Jacobson, MD In honor of Ilona Frieden, MD Nancy House, MD Susan Boiko, MD Ellen Marmur, MD Leigh Eubanks, MD Nicole Rogers, MD In honor of Anne Lucky, MD Emily M. Altman, MD Leonard & Hermina Stein, MD Patricia Westmoreland, MD Susan Moss, MD Emma Taylor, MD In honor of Florence Berson Paul Rehder, MD In honor of Florence Berson Erik Austin, MD Leslie Gray, MD In honor of Patricia Walker, MD Susan Pardee, MD Eva Balash, MD Leslie Lawley, MD Peter & Jane Rubin, MD In honor of Josh Evangeline Handog, MD Linda Globerman, MD In honor of Florence Berson Susan Taylor, MD Fatma Alper, MD Linda Marcus, MD Phoebe Rich, MD Susan Wall, MD Frances Storrs, MD In honor of Eugenia Marcus, Neil Quita Cruciger, MD Tanda Lane, MD In honor of Diane Baker, MD Marc Carlin, MD, Robert Adam Randi Singman, MD Teri Kahn, MD Fred Gretch, MD Carlin, MA In honor of Florence Berson Thomas Nicrotri, MD In honor of Florence Berson Lindsay Ackerman, MD Rebecca Lee Euwer, MD In honor of Elizabeth Mc Burney and Gail Grossman, MD In honor of Ron Hansen, MD Rebecca Luria, MD In memory of Martha Cadwell Innes Ginger Mentz, MD Lori Skopp, MD Renee Hamlet, MD Thomas Van Meter, MD In honor of Mary Lupo, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Andrew Hamlet Tina Venetos, MD Heidi Kong, MD Louise Stewart, MD Rhonda Baldone, MD Tina West, MD Heidi Waldorf, MD Lynette Margesson, MD Robert & Sally Berman, MD Tomoko Chubachi In honor of Florence Berson Lynn Baden, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Marie-France Demierre, MD Helene & Mark Popowsky, MD Lynn Friedman, MD Robert Friedman, MD Torello Lotti, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Florence Berson Vicki Levine, MD Inia Yevich-Tunstall, MD Marcia Wade, MD Rochelle Torgerson, MD William & Carol Fox, MD Irwin & Florence Tanzman, MD In honor of Florence Berson Roger Ceilley, MD In honor of Florence Berson In honor of Florence Berson and Margaret Weiss, MD Ronald Davis, MD William James, MD Gail Citrin Margery Scott, MD In honor of Nia Terezakis, MD William Werschler, MD J. Dea Browning, MD Margot Whitfeld, MD Roy Geronemus, MD Wilson Liao, MD Jan Brydon, MD Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD In honor of Florence Berson Janet Maldonado, MD Marie-France Demierre, MD San Luis Dermatology, MD Jennifer Vesper, MD In honor of Lenore Kakita, MD Sandra Shrader, MD Jill Javahery, MD Marie-Louise Johnson, MD Sarah Jackson, MD Jill Waibel, MD Marilyn Byrne, MD Shabnam Shahabadi, MD Jimmy Schmidt, MD Marisa Green, MD Shari Hicks-Graham, MD In honor of Sandra Read, MD Joanne Simpson, MD Jodi Eisner Ganz, MD Jonathan Silver, MD 2012 Membership Renewal In honor of Florence Berson Jonelle McDonnell, MD Renew your membership today! Here are three easy options to continue the benefits of Jonith Breadon, MD the WDS. Joyce Fox, MD In honor of Florence Berson 1. Renew online: www.womensderm.org/members/renew Joyce Rico, MD 2. Renew by phone: Call the WDS Headquarters at (877) WDS-ROSE. Julia Padgett, MD Julie Harper, MD 3. Renew by fax: Fax your invoice to the WDS Headquarters at (571) 527-3105. Julie Karen, MD Julie Letsinger, MD Questions please contact the WDS at toll-free at 1-877-WDS-ROSE (937-7673) Julie Schaffer, MD or via e-mail [email protected] June & Jay Reich, MD www.womensderm.org Fall 2011 7 Young Physicians Task Force Young Physician’s Corner: Maithily Nandedkar, MD By Sumayah Taliaferro, MD aithily Nandedkar, MD is a What criteria were important ly, I wanted something that would allow dermatologist in private prac- to you for selection of an EHR? me to bill an encounter the second I fin- M tice in Washington, DC. A When I decided to start my own practice ish seeing a patient and before I move on graduate of Cornell University Medi- in June 2006, I knew I had to start with to the next patient so at the end of the cal College, she completed internship an EHR. I also knew it would be more day I am finished with charts. I can do all training at Washington Hospital Cen- efficient to couple it with ePrescribe ca- of this and more. ter and residency in dermatology at pabilities and billing software. I looked Howard University. Dr. Nandedkar is for a system that had all three together What do you feel young physicians a superb clinician, but knows quite a bit because adding it piecemeal is not only need to know about EHR? about the world of electronic health/ expensive, but also inefficient. Also, I Start your practice with an EMR cou- medical records (EHR/EMR) as well. wanted an EHR that I could template. pled with billing and ePrescribe. I am Recently, the Young Physician’s Com- The more I know how to manipulate still shocked when I see a physician start mittee called upon her to offer words my system the less expensive it becomes. a practice in 2010 with paper charts. It of wisdom on the topic of EHR. The ability to modify the template and is so dangerous to not be able to access write additional notes makes an encoun- your charts on the go. I can access my How did you begin ter unique. I wanted to annotate images charts from home so if a patient calls I to learn about EHR? and use them to document exams. I also have the chart at my fingertips. While I My personal physician used EHR in wanted to be able to ePrescribe and write usually have a good memory, it is better her practice and I thought she was notes to the pharmacy all in one step as to have the chart in front of me when stunningly efficient. Everything she well as add email messages to the chart discussing patient care. I can document needed was right at her fingertips. She as patient messages. I needed to template the encounter immediately and even never used paper and everything was standard procedures and modify them ePrescribe a medication from home to documented by typing. when there is a change in the plan. Last- any pharmacy in a 90 mile radius.  WDS Happenings July 25 Networking Event—Munich, Germany

Attendees enjoy a tour of the Glyptothek collection of ancient Greek statues Catching up amidst Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art and antiquities at the Glyptothek and Antikensammlung (Museum of Antiquities). at the networking reception in the Antikensammlung.

8 FALL 2011 Women’s Dermatologic Society WDS Happenings WDS Networking Reception in Perth, Australia uring the College’s annual conference in Perth, Western Australia, the second Australian WDS Networking Re- ception was held, organized by the chair of the WDS International Affairs Committee, Dedee Murrell, MD and D sponsored by Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Australia, at the 5 star Duxton Hotel. Our guest of honor was the Hon. Julie Bishop, deputy leader of the Liberal Party (currently in opposition) and MP for Curtin, WA. Some of our international guest speakers also attended, including WDS member and upcoming president of the AAD, Daniel Siegel, MD. Our outgoing and incoming presidents of the Australasian College, Ian McCrossin and Warren Weightman, were there along with WDS member and first female Secretary of the College, Cathy Reid. About 60 people attended, many of them women trainees in dermatology. Julie Bishop gave a talk about the priorities for the government in healthcare, particularly related to skin cancer prevention and treatment in Australia. Ms. Bishop announced that she aims to become Australia’s first female Foreign Secretary/Secretary of State. We hope to make this an annual event at the ACD meetings. 

From left: Hon. Julie Bishop with Jenny Menz, MD of Adelaide; Frances WDS members, from left: Liz Intong, ACD Secretary; Cathy Reid, ACD Tefany, MD of Bowral and Dedee Murrell, MD of Sydney at the WDS President; Ian McCrossin; Dedee Murrell, MD and Eleni Yiasemides. Networking Reception in Perth, Australia. August 1-3 Member Renewal WDS Schedule Forum—Jersey City, NJ of Events

November 17–20, 2011 Play Safe in the Sun Campaign LPGA Titleholders Orlando, FL Chair: Latanya Benjamin, MD

March 15–18, 2012 WDS Annual Meeting Luncheon San Diego, CA

September 18, 2012 EuWDS-WDS Sister Society Meeting during the Dermatology CILAD Meeting (September 18–22, 2012) Sevilla, Spain Hosted by: Carmen Rodriguez Cerdeira, MD

From left: Kathleen Hectorne, MD and Diane Berson, MD (left) and Amy Derick, MD For more information visit: Cheryl Burgess, MD enjoying the Member gear up for a belly dancing lesson during www.womensderm.org/events Renewal Forum. the Member Renewal Forum. www.womensderm.org Fall 2011 9 New Members

Welcome to the WDS! You are now part of a growing and vibrant association of members from around the world. We encourage you to become active in the WDS by participating in events and joining committees. Information and sign-up forms are available at www.womensderm.org. Active Members Linda Stein Gold, MD Michelle Rodrigues, MBBS, Corporate Allison Legler, MD Emily Altman, MD, FAAD Paul Storrs, MD FACD Members Paula Malhotra, MD Sara Brooks, MD Ingrid Warmuth, MD Niken Trisnowati, MSC Pat Altavilla Kuda Maloney, MD, MPH Anne Chapas, MD Michelle Welch, MD Eleni Yiasemides, Lynnel Anderson Amanda Moon, MD Connie Chung, MD, PhD MBBS(Hons), Mmed, FACD Tina Cheng-Avery Jason Neustadter, MD Rachael Clark, MD, PhD Joint WDS/ Nadeem Zehra, MBBS, Joseph Gulfo Gopal Patel, MD Henry Clever III, MD EuWDS Members MCPS Vincent Ippolito Salma Pothiawala, MD, MPH Terrence Cronin, MD Jo Lambert, MD Wendy Johnson Parisa Ravanfar, MD Aibing Guo, MD, MS Ramon Michal, MD International Manuela Leone Kristen Rice, MD Bethany Hairston, MD Zenaida Petrescu, MD, PhD Resident E-Members Stacey Moore Lori Sanford, MD Shannon Humphrey, MD Carman Rodriguez- Juliana Boza, MD Yannick Raynaud Mohammed Sharaf, MD Brandith Irwin, MD Cerdeira, MD Ningning Dang Monika Williams Larisa Speetzen, MD Misbah Khan, MD Lidia Rudnicka, MD Maria Ceferina Dayoan, MD Anne Marie Tremaine, MD Shari Lipner, MD Suruchi Gupta, MD Graduate (Resident/ Diane Trieu, MD Joseph Masessa, MD International Chitralekha Keisham, MBBS Fellow) Members Veena Vanchinathan, MD Kimberly Morel, MD E-Members Aruna Raghunathan Gupta, Julia Kasprzak, MD Aruna Venkatesan, BSE, MD George Hruza, MD Soyun Cho, MD MD Kathryn Kent, MD Faith Whalen, MD Jennifer Pennoyer, MD Jennifer Menz, MD Alice Rudd Kathryn Kerisit, MD, MPH Ashley Wysong MD, MS Tiffany Pickup, MD Pooja Mrig, MBBS, MD, Sidharth Sonthalia, MD, Gina Knapschaefer, MD Jane Yoo, MD/MPP Aradhna Saxena, MD DNB, MNAMS DNB, MNAMS Tiffany Kwok, MD Brooke Sikora, MD Catherine Reid, MBBS, Wan Lin Teo, MBBS Kerry Lavigne, MD Denise Smith, MD FRACP, FACD Lara Lee MD, PhD Living History Continued from page 1 education and leadership development. WDS. The organization has fostered The success of WDS is demonstrated The mentorship program was the first advancement of its members in a by its large, active and enthusiastic in dermatology and has had many number of major leadership positions membership which is united in a grateful participants. in organized medicine and dermatology and in academic dermatology. common bond of sense of purpose, Why do you think Membership is a bargain, is open to service, personal and professional the WDS has been so successful? all, and offers readily available oppor- education, and friendship. The success of WDS is demonstrated by tunities for networking, career and its large, active and enthusiastic member- professional development. Members privilege to work with many women ship which is united in a common bond can also contribute to dermatology leaders in dermatology. It has been a of sense of purpose, service, personal and through membership on committees, fun and rewarding experience. WDS professional education, and friendship. or the many mentoring and volunteer members are very creative and well- Dr. Bergfeld had a prescient vi- activities. Men have been active in the organized with an uncommon tenacity sion in founding and leading the WDS over the years and I found it a and commitment to dermatology.  First Male Resident Member Continued from page 2 RUC commission, he has played a crucial role in valuing only man present that year, a true testament to his strong medical services not only for dermatology, but across all character and dedication. Most importantly, he has served fields of medicine. as a mentor to several women dermatologists including While it was the topic of discussion at that WDS lun- Deborah Zell, MD, his official WDS mentee. Dr. Zell cheon that had gotten his attention, it is the work and would later become his fellow in Procedural Dermatology at mission of the WDS that has kept him involved for over SUNY Downstate Medical center, becoming the 5th female 30+ years. Dr. Siegel currently serves on the Board of Direc- fellow to train under Dr. Siegel. Dr. Siegel is undoubtedly tors and the Executive Committee of the WDS. Reflecting a well full of knowledge and a male pioneer for whom the back to his first WDS retreat, Dr. Siegel recalls being the WDS is greatly appreciative.  10 FALL 2011 Women’s Dermatologic Society Meet the new WDS Staff Members! Alexandra Springer, CMP, Executive Director Alex, Executive Director and Certified Meeting PCMA and serves on the Providence, Rhode Professional, has been working in the industry Island and Spokane, Washington Advisory for over 10 years. During her career she has Boards. She has impressed all of the associations worked with both technical and medical asso- she has worked on with her strong supervisory ciations. She has worked with groups ranging in skills, her easy-going demeanor and her finan- size from 500 to 50,000 attendees. cial expertise. Alex has experience in all meeting aspects Alex is the mother of two children, a son and including sponsorship, exhibit management and daughter. She is an animal lover and has three dogs Alexandra Springer, accreditation. She has a vast knowledge of bud- which add to her busy lifestyle. She enjoys cooking CMP geting and financial management and is always and reading. looking to create cost effective processes for her Phone: 856-423-7222 x 248 clients. Alexandra is also an active member of Email: [email protected] 

Donna Colavita, Program Manager Donna Colavita, Program Manager brings over with clients, colleagues, vendors and her attention 20 years of experience to WDS. She has been in to detail. the industry for over 10 years. She has worked Donna is the mother of three boys and recently with a variety of associations in the medical, nurs- celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary. She en- ing and financial fields serving audiences of 200 joys the beach and interior design. to 50,000. She is well versed in the accreditation Phone: 856-423-7222 x238 process. Her biggest attributes are her rapport Email: [email protected]  Donna Colavita

Amelia Ballinger, Meetings Manager Amelia Ballinger brings over five years of meeting this, Amelia managed the Banquet department at planning experience to WDS. She has previously a Hyatt hotel in the Washington D.C. area. In her worked for a prestigious meeting and event plan- spare time, Amelia enjoys going to the beach, bik- ning firm in the Washington D.C. metropolitan ing, traveling and spending time with her family area. She handled events and meetings through- and friends. out the continental US and internationally for Phone: 571-527-3115 x102 several associations and corporations. Prior to Email: [email protected]  Amelia Ballinger

Shelby Truxon, Marketing and Communications Assistant Shelby Truxon brings five years of expertise to and executing association membership market- WDS in the areas of administration, member- ing plans, designing and drafting marketing ship marketing, and communications. Shelby’s collateral, committee engagement, database clients have included professional associations functions, website management and social me- from diverse industries such as healthcare, dia updates. psychology, marketing and education. She has In her spare time she enjoys volunteer work, the ability to adapt using her various talents graphic design and reading. Shelby Truxon across multiple tasks with any association she Phone: 571-527-3115 x279 works with. Her experience includes creating Email: [email protected]  www.womensderm.org Fall 2011 11 Making a Difference Play Safe in the Sun: A Season of Firsts 2011 marks a pivotal stage in the evolution of the multiple award-winning WDS campaign, Play Safe in the Sun, which is now in its eighth year of community service. This year produced many exciting and important firsts at top-of-class events, which enabled WDS members around the USA to reach out to large crowds of highly diverse populations with the message of sun safety and skin cancer prevention.

First-Time Highlights at High-Profile Community Events: St Louis, MO: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® n June 2011, WDS held its MD, this bustling, lively local event nosis/biopsy of suspicious sites. Special first-ever outreach geared is one of the largest of its kind in the thanks to: Board-certified Missouri I for the breast cancer aware- world! As such, it attracted a wide dermatologists who volunteered, in- ness community by participating in cross-section of people representing cluding: Melinda Chu, MD; Dee the St. Louis Susan G. Komen Race all ages, all skin types and all walks Ann Glaser, MD; Mary Guo, MD; for the Cure®. The expanded focus of life. An enthusiastic volunteer team Joe Muccini, MD; Saadia Lakha- was prompted by data indicating that reached out to more than 65,000 race ny Raza, MD (co-chair); Michelle breast cancer patients and melanoma participants who greatly appreciated Tarbox, MD and Stacey Tull, MD patients alike face higher chances of the skin checks and free sunscreen. In (co-chair). Additional volunteer sup- developing the other form of can- one day, volunteers provided 114 skin port was provided by: Daphne Marre, cer in their lifetimes. Co-chaired by cancer screenings and referred 34% of Patricia Moffett, Carol Neuwirth, Saadia Raza, MD and Stacey Tull, individuals screened for further diag- Melissa Tucker and Everett Ansel. 

Philadelphia, PA: Florida Volunteers Needed! he next Play Safe in the Sun outreach will Manayunk Arts Festival be held November 18-20, in Orlando, FL at n another continued major effort to reach out T the LPGA CME Group Titleholders Tour- I to diverse types of people, the WDS Play Safe nament, from. Latanya Benjamin, MD will chair this in the Sun Campaign returned to the Mana- event. Interested volunteers may sign up by visiting: yunk Arts Festival in Philadelphia, which drew in more www.playsafeinthesun.org.  than 150,000 people of all ages, socio-economic back- grounds and skin types. During two days of outreach, 190 individuals were screened and 30% were referred for further/diagnosis of suspicious sites on the skin. Special Get Your Petals & Pearls thanks to event chair, Aradhna Saxena, MD as well as many volunteers, including board-certified dermatolo- WDS Members: If you have gists Christine Burkholder, MD; Lynn Klein, MD; not yet done so, order your Teri McGillis, MD; Elizabeth Spiers, MD; Barbara complimentary WDS keepsake Vail, MD, and Dorothy Wilson, MD. Additional sup- book Petals & Pearls on the port was provided by: Amy Hahn, Marian Houston, WDS website today! David Kaspar, Judy Rems, RN; Ana Santos, Lind- Additional copies may be say Spiers, and Iris Zulkowsky, along with corporate obtained for a donation of $65. representatives Amanda Heshler; Kelli Rodriguez; Alyson Rosenfeld and Mike Scenna, all of La Roche- Contact [email protected] Posay, and Jason Cerge, Emily DeVore, Joe Starner or call 1-877-WDS-ROSE (973-7673) for details. and Jeff Weiner, all of Medicis. 

12 FALL 2011 Women’s Dermatologic Society Making a Difference WDS Reaches Out at the World-Class USGA Event Colorado Springs, CO—The US Women’s Open ince 2004, the WDS has been reaching out to golf enthusiasts at popular LPGA tournaments around Play Safe in the Sun By the Numbers S the country. This year, we were able to secure • Diverse populations of more than 365,000 people special entrée to the US Women’s Open, which is a major reached with expanded focus at three top-of-class USGA event of global golf importance, coming in as health events. partners with the LPGA. This world-class event was held • 738 free skin cancer screenings provided by WDS vol- in Colorado Springs, under sunny skies at higher altitudes unteer dermatologists at three major ground-breaking where the UV exposure is greater. The US Women’s Open events in St. Louis, Philadelphia and Colorado Springs. attracted more than 150,000 spectators, many of whom • 21,000 sun safety and skin cancer educational materials came without sun protection and thus greatly appreciated given to the public. the free sunscreen and skin examinations offered. A record- • 47,000 free samples of sunscreen given to the public. breaking total of 428 skin cancer screenings were conducted, • 275 volunteer hours given to promote sun safety and skin with 32% of individuals screened referred to dermatologists cancer prevention. for further diagnosis/biopsy of suspicious sites. In addition • 725 national, regional and local news media outlets have covered Play Safe in the Sun stories. to screening fans for three days, volunteers also screened the • Expanded presence on YouTube, Facebook pages and pro golfers and their caddies. This blockbuster event was Tw it ter. co-chaired by Adrienne Stewart, MD and Kathy Sawada, • -Estimated audiences reached through WDS media ef- MD, in their second time pairing up to present WDS out- forts to date this year exceed 235,650,000+. reach events in their area (The first time was at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in 2006). Special thanks to this dynamic duo and their local volunteer team, including board-certi- Coast-To-Coast Covers the Country fied dermatologists Cory Dunnick, MD; Ginger Mentz, In addition to our signature outreach events, WDS also MD; and Stephen Vitale, MD. Additional volunteer sup- offered members tools and support for use in their own port was provided by: Miriam Gordon, Karen Holliway, grassroots outreach events, held in their own communities Susan Ilett, Maureen Krumm, Carole Sloane, Emily through the popular “Coast-to-Coast” program. So far this Stevens, and Barbara Stewart, along with corporate rep- year, 26 members in 20 cities have participated in sun safety resentatives Alissa Renteria (La Roche-Posay) and Kristen and skin cancer screening events at local schools, hospitals, Burden and Audrey Grote (Medicis). community events, sporting events and in their offices. Sun Thank you all for helping us to elevate the campaign to safety toolkits are still available for ordering online by visit- new heights! ing: www.playsafeinthesun.org/coast2coast/toolkit.  Social Media Opens Up New Pathways for Educating the Public s many WDS members can attest, the digital age lar social media outreach through a pre-July 4th weekend opens up many exciting and innovative ways to Facebook chat for Parents Magazine, during which she A educate the public about sun safety, skin can- answered parents’ questions about sun safety. cer prevention and other important dermatologic issues. How are you reaching out to your patients and the For example, in May, Stanford University conducted public about sun safety and other dermatologic concerns? a live lunchtime Facebook chat featuring WDS Service We would love to hear about your innovations! Contact: Committee member Latanya Benjamin, MD, who is a [email protected]. pediatric dermatologist at Lucile Packard Children’s Hos- Please be sure to visit the WDS pital. She answered various questions in real time about Facebook page to keep abreast of sun precautions for children, tanning beds, treating sun- all the latest news and activities. You may access our burns, and other skin-related issues. Service Committee page by visiting www.womensderm.org and click on the co-chair Mona Gohara, MD also participated in a simi- Facebook icon.  www.womensderm.org Fall 2011 13 Making a Difference

Stacey Tull, MD and Saadia Lakhany Raza, MD, co-chairs of the St. Louis outreach, (3rd and 4th from left) assembled an incredible team of local volunteers who enthusiastically reached out to the receptive and appreciative crowds.

Enthusiastic Play Safe in the Sun volunteers shown, from left: Emma Vail; Aradhna Throughout the busy weekend in Philadelphia, the Saxena, MD; Christine Burkholder, MD and Barbara Vail, MD. Three daughters of fantastic WDS volunteer team reached out to many participating dermatologists volunteered! visitors to the Manayunk Arts Festival.

Constant crowds flocked to the WDS Play Safe in the Sun booth at the An incredible, enthusiastic volunteer team reached out to crowds topping US Women’s Open in Colorado Springs, where WDS dermatologists 150,000 golf lovers at the US Women’s Open. From left: Maureen performed a record total of 428 skin cancer screenings. Krumm; Kathy Sawada, MD; Karen Holliway; Carol Sloane; Adrienne Stewart, MD and Emily Stevens.

14 FALL 2011 Women’s Dermatologic Society MINTERNATIaking a ODNALifference NEWS WDS-IADVL New Delhi State Branch Skin Camp for Children By Marcelyn Coley, MD ashmi Sarkar, MD along with several other members of WDS from New Delhi, India and R the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Vene- reologists and Leprologists (IADVL DSB), organized a skin camp for children as a part of their community service initiative. This joint effort took place on May 7, 2011 at an orphanage and school for girls. This exercise was very special and gratifying for the volunteers because they were able to serve over 600 students—and they were all girls! The volunteers comprised of WDS members from In- dia including Vibhu Mendiratta, MD (President, IADVL DSB); Rashmi Sarkar, MD (Honorary Secretary, IADVL DSB); Pooja Arora, MD; Shuchi Bansal, MD; Aruna Raghunathan, MD; and Shivani Bashiyan, MD. They re- From left (sitting): Shuchi Bansal, MD; Vibhu Mendiratta, MD ceived assistance from Sudhanshu Sharma, MD; Saurabh (President,IADVL Delhi 2011); Rashmi Sarkar, MD (Hony Secretary,IADVL Delhi 2011); Pooja Arora, MD. From left (standing): Aruna Raghunathan Mittal, MD; and Pankaj Soni, MD who are IADVL DSB Guptha, MD; Shivani Bashiyan, MD conducted a free skin camp for orphan members and aspiring WDS members. The team examined, girls at their school and residence. diagnosed, and counseled 105 girls with skin problems in addition to dispensing topical ointments, lotions, creams, and powders which they had previously collected for the children. Most of the girls were afflicted with infectious diseases such as scabies, pyodermas, superficial fungal infections, and mol- luscum contagiosum. Other disorders such as acne, seborrheic dermatitis, polymorphic light eruptions, eczemas and pig- mentary disorders were also seen and treated. In addition to providing them with medication, the girls were counseled and given a few pertinent “sun safety” tips. Those diagnosed with diseases that could not be managed at the camp were referred to local hospitals. It was indeed gratifying for Dr. Sarkar and Members at work counseling patients. the other volunteers to see the smiles on the faces of so many earnest girls. The group plans to do a follow-up in the coming months. This is just the beginning; Dr. Sarkar plans to incorporate some of the Play Safe in the Sun Program tips pertinent to the Indian set-up in the future with the help of the 2011 WDS President, Diane S. Berson, MD along with Nancy FitzGerald, Mona Gohara, MD; Kavita Mariwalla, MD; Wendy E. Roberts, MD and Mary Lupo, MD in addition to looking at more pressing problems like infections and ec- zema in children. Dr. Sarkar is a WDS member and International Repre- sentative on the Board of Directors. She currently serves as the Honorary Secretary of the Delhi Branch of Indian Asso- ciation of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists Members of IADVL Delhi pictured with male and senior residents of IADVL (IADVL DSB).  Delhi who joined hands in this endeavor. www.womensderm.org Fall 2011 15 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID MERRIFIELD VA PERMIT #6445

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NEWS & NEWSMAKERS Compiled by Kristina Collins, MD Jean Bolognia, MD was presented ogy. Dr. Gilchrest will begin her term as and directing Erase the Past, an innova- with a 2011 American Skin Association Editor on June 1, 2012. tive outreach program in which free laser Achievement Award for Vitiligo and Pig- tattoo removal services are offered to Zoey Rose Glick, MD, a WDS mem- ment Cell Research. former gang members and at-risk youth. ber, received the 2011 Resident Research Since its inception, over 102 tattoo re- Sandra Read, MD, was appointed Co- Award from the Society of Pediatric Der- moval clinics have been held at Long Chair of the National Council of Skin matology for her paper, Evidence Based Beach Memorial Hospital with over Cancer Prevention. Review of Cases of ‘Diffuse Neonatal Heman- 4,000 patient encounters. giomatosis’; Not One Disease But Many. The Society for Investigative Derma- Several WDS members received Derma- tology announced the appointment of A 2011 issue of California Pediatrician tology Foundation awards in 2011: Barbara Gilchrest, MD, as Editor-Elect magazine featured the efforts of Bryna Melody Eide, MD; Shasa Hu, MD; of the Journal of Investigative Dermatol- Kane, MD for her work in co-founding Sarah Arron, MD; Emma Guttman, MD, PhD; Daniela Kroshinsky, MD; Kinade Shinkai, MD, PhD; Jae Jung, MD; Peggy Myung, MD; Thahn-Nga Tran, MD, PhD; Mercedes E. Gonza- lez, MD; Kathryn O’Reilly, MD Women’s Dermatologic Society MISSION STATEMENT • Identify, train and recognize women leaders in dermatology; Thanh-Nga Tran, MD, PhD, and 700 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 510 • Provide a forum for developing relationships through Alexandria, VA 22314 mentoring and building of coalitions; Kelly O’Hanlon, MD (formerly Kelly Phone: 571-527-3115 • Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and research Stankiewicz, MD) are organizing the Fax: 571-527-3105 relevant to women’s issues; • Promote the highest possible standards of ethics, support of second annual benefit for the Vietnam Toll-free: 877-WDS-ROSE research, patient care patient education and public education. (877-937-7673) Vascular Anomalies Clinic at the Goethe Email: [email protected] VISION STATEMENT Institute in Boston on December 3, 2011 • WDS envisions a professional environment, which recognizes at 6pm. Dr. Tran is one of the found- Diane S. Berson, MD WDS President, the unique contributions by women in dermatology. • WDS strives to ensure that women in dermatology have ers of the Vietnam Vascular Anomalies 2011-2012 full access and opportunity for professional advancement. Clinic, which has provided effective and Jenny Murase, MD Newsletter Editor • WDS focuses on balancing the diverse demands of Alexandra Springer, CMP Executive Director medicine, family and community. safe hemangioma treatment for over 500 Shelby Truxon, Marketing & Communications • WDS encourages and supports women to maximize their personal and professional potential and to contribute to our children in Saigon. Assistant specialty and society. This newsletter is supported by: Please submit comments and future topic Procter & Gamble suggestions to Shelby Truxon at [email protected].