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WDS AT LPGA & USTA TOURNAMENTS! Volunteer for WDS skin cancer screenings...
WDS Volunteers are helping outdoor enthusiasts get into the swing of sun safety at golf and tennis events around the USA!!
- WDS MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
» PalmBeachPost.com The Health Dangers Of Golf? Look Up
» WPTV NewsChannel 5 Skin cancer screening at ADT Championship
» LPGA.com Dermatologist Link Up for Sun Safety at LPGA Playoffs
» The Doctor's Channel Dr. Diane Berson discusses the WDS outreach program Play Safe in the Sun
» Dermatology Times Read about "Dermatology's Ambassador"
» New York Times Sports Section 'Playing It Safe in Sun'
» Dermatology Times 'Playing it safe: Women's derm society reaches thousands with sun protection message'
» Back 9 Radio Network Interview with Dr. Valerie Callender
» New Haven Register Play Safe in the Sun at New Haven's Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament
» Yale University Podcast Interview with Dr. Mona Gohara and Dr. Sumaira Aasi
- Members: Volunteer now for an event
- Campaign Website: Play Safe in the Sun
- LPGA Tour Player Paula Creamer: Video message about sun safety
- Find Out About The WDS Inaugural Tennis Outreach In New Haven, CT
- COMPLETED EVENTS:
» ADT Championship LPGA Playoffs, West Palm Beach, FL (November 21-23)
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
» Samsung World Championship, Half Moon Bay, CA (October 2-5)
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
» USTA 2008 Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament, New Haven, CT (August 17)
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
» 2008 McDonald’s LPGA Championship, Havre de Grace, MD (June 6-8)
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
» 2008 Sybase Classic, Clifton, NJ (May 15-18)
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
Play Safe in the Sun is a community outreach service presented to the public in collaboration with L'Oréal USA through a 3-year grant.
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Listen to what LPGA Tour Player Paula Creamer says about the WDS campaign
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WDS NETWORKING LUNCHEON:
Saturday, November 8, 2008.
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Orlando, Florida.
WDS Networking Luncheon held in in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Hosted by the Women Dermatologic Surgeons Committee.
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION & CONCERT:
Sunday, October 26, 2008.
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hollywood, CA.
WDS Networking Reception at Wolfgang Puck Vantage Dining Room being hosted by Dr. Bryna Kane, Dr. Lenore Kakita and Nancy Ryan followed by a “Blues and Jazz to American Classics Concert” at the Kodak Theater.
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION:
Friday, October 3, 2008.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Las Vegas, Nevada.
WDS Networking Reception at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino being hosted by Michel McDonald at the ISDS Annual Meeting.
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WDS NETWORKING LUNCHEON:
Friday, September 26, 2008.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Palm Beach, FL.
At.the Florida Society for Dermatologic Surgeons (FSDS)
Hosted by Alysa Herman, MD at The Breakers in Palm Beach
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION:
Saturday, September 27, 2008.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Middleton, WI.
Hosted by Molly Hinshaw, MD at Bishops Bay Country Club
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION:
Friday, September 19, 2008.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Maria Hordinsky and Dr. Sheila Friedlander are hosting a Networking Reception at the Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco.
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EuWDS LUNCHEON IN PARIS, FRANCE:
Thursday, September 18, 2008.
11:00 a.m.
Paris, France.
EUWDS Luncheon at the EADV Annual Meeting. Speakers include: Dr. Suzanne Connolly (WDS President), Dr. Fenella Wojnarowska (EuWDS president) and Michèle Verschoore (L'Oréal)
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN:
Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hosted by Dr. Ginat Mirowski at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Guest of Honor: Dr C. Wiliam Hanke
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION IN ASHEVILLE, NC:
Friday, August 15, 2008.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Asheville, North Carolina.
Grove Park Inn at.the American Dermatological Association Annual Meeting
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PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT RECEPTION IN CHICAGO:
Saturday, August 2, 2008.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chicago, Illinois.
At the office of Jonith Y..Breadon, MD
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION IN CHICAGO:
Friday, August 1, 2008.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chicago, Illinois.
Hyatt Regency Chicago.at the 2008 American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy Meeting
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SAVE THE DATE!
WDS Member Renewal Retreat • June 20-22, 2008
Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina
The Sweet Transitions of Life
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend re-energizing your mind, body, and soul in the Low Country.
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WOMEN DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Saturday, May 3, 2008.
1:00 p.m.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Please join us for the Women Dermatologic Surgeons’ Luncheon in conjunction with the American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Thursday, April 17, 2008.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
New York, NY
WDS Networking Reception at The Central Park Boat House sponsored by Dior Beauty.
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston, MA
Hosted by Dr. Tania Phillips & Dr. Marie-France Demierreat
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YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND THE 33RD ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON
San Antonio, Texas
Sunday, February 3, 2008 - 12:00 noon
Keynote speaker: Susan RoAne, author of national best-seller "How to Work a Room"
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Saturday, December 8, 2007.
5:00 p.m.
Manila, Philippines
Hosted by Dr. Evangeline Handog, MD
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Thursday, December 6, 2007.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Miami, FL
WDS Networking Reception at Opening Night of Art Basel Miami Beach
Hosted by Dr. Alysa Herman
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
November 15, 2007.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vancouver, Washington (USA)
You are cordially invited to attend a WDS Networking Reception in honor of Diane Baker, MD
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YOU’RE INVITED TO THE WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
WDS Networking Luncheon • Sunday, November 4, 2007
Los Angeles, CA
The WDS invites you to attend a networking luncheon at The Walt Disney Concert Hall Sunday, November 4. The afternoon will include a guided tour of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Free to Members: Parking will be Provided
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Events being held in conjunction with the ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL:
WOMEN DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Saturday, October 13, 2007
(Details & Event Brochure Here)
WDS PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT RECEPTION
Thursday, October 11, 2007 • Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Jacob at her Chicago Office
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Women Making a Difference Around the World.
September 30 - October 1, 2007 • Buenos Aires, Argentina
21st World Congress of Dermatology hosted by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(A Recap In Pictures, Details & Event Brochure Here)
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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Thursday, September 27, 2007.
San Francisco, CA
The Women’s Dermatologic Society invites you to attend a WDS Networking Reception at Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Restaurant Thursday, September 27, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Wrap-Up Picture & Event Details)
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WDS Networking Reception
Thursday, September, 20, 2007
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
SciWorks Science Center
Winston-Salem, NC
The evening will involve an hors d’oeuvres reception and a planetarium show at 8:15 p.m.
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WDS Networking Reception
Friday, August 3, 2007 • Hilton New York Hotel
You are invited to attend the WDS Networking Reception being held in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy ‘07 Meeting
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WDS LEADERSHIP RETREAT WRAP-UP
WDS Holds Invitational Leadership Development Retreat in Short Hills, NJ
July 31 - August 2, 2007 • WDS Leadership Development Retreat
Life is about choices. In fact, it’s the many important choices and actions you take that affect your success as a leader. Developing your leadership skills is the sure-fire way to prepare for what lies ahead. Investing in your personal development now can have far-reaching benefits for you down the road.
JoAnn Heffernan Heisen, was a featured keynote speaker at the first WDS Leadership Development Retreat held on July 31-August 2, in Short Hills, NJ prior to the AAD Summer Academy. Heisen was appointed the first woman on the Johnson & Johnson Executive Committee in 1997 and explained how she achieved that position.
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WDS promotes Sun Safety through “Families Play Safe in the Sun”, a broad-based national campaign, made possible through a generous grant from the 3M Foundation.
| 2007 COMPLETED EVENTS:: |
| CLEVELAND, OH - July 20-22, 2007, Ingenuity Festival (Wrap-Up Details) |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA - June 23-24, 2007, Manayunk Arts Festival (Wrap-Up Details) |
| ATLANTA, GA - April 14-15, 2007, Dogwood Festival (Wrap-Up Details) |
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WDS Networking Reception
Thursday, June 28, 2007
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
House of Blues (Foundation Room)
Cleveland, OH
Hosted by Dr. Wilma Bergfeld & Dr. Allison Moosally
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Women Dermatologic Surgeons Networking Luncheon
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Naples, Florida - Naples Grande Resort & Club
You are invited to attend the Networking Luncheon honoring women dermatologic surgeons Saturday, May 5, 2007 in conjunction with the ACMMSCO Annual Meeting.
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The Women's Dermatologic Society recently presented LOVE YOUR SKIN!, a dynamic Media Day for national magazine editors, featuring 20 WDS members who are leading authorities on skin and hair. A duo of experts on each of ten hot topics in dermatology offered the latest in trends, breakthroughs and controversies in the field--all from the woman dermatologist's perspective. Available online is an event recap, synopses request, a photo scrapbook, as well as biographical and contact information for each of the WDS experts.
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WDS Networking Reception
Sunday, March 11th, 2007
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Hosted by Vic Narurkar, MD and Nancy Todes-Taylor, MD
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32nd Annual Meeting Luncheon Was Truly Inspirational, Sensational & Conversational
Sunday, February 5, 2007
The annual WDS luncheon on February 5, 2007 was a huge success. The day was full of accomplishments, friendships, and a fabulous speaker. The room at the Grand Hyatt held over 60 tables set with beautiful pink and white roses. Tables of 8-10 attendees were arranged and table facilitators were encouraged to get the groups acquainted. Two large projection screens ran with highlights of our members over the past year. Out-going president Dr. Elizabeth McBurney opened the event by welcoming everyone and introducing a video montage of media clips that WDS members had been involved with in 2006.
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Women Dermatologic Surgeons Networking Luncheon
Saturday, October 28, 2006
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
At the ASDS Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, California
(Event Details)
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WDS Networking Reception
Thursday, October 5, 2006
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
At the 15th EADV Congress in Rhodes, Greece
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