Mission
WIN was founded in 1983 by women in the field of Nephrology. The overriding goal was to develop and provide mentors to women in the field. WIN strives to aid women develop exciting careers in the field of renal disease. WIN also advocates within the nephrology community for education and research relevant to women. Over the years, WIN has expanded its purpose to mentoring both professional men and women in the field of Nephrology.
Mentorship/Community
WIN provides access to senior women in the field of Nephrology who are motivated to help mentor more junior physicians and scientists. In addition, WIN strives to help women advance in the field of Nephrology.
Career Guidance
Since 1999, WIN has sponsored a 1-day Professional Development Seminar at the American Society of Nephrology annual meeting. This course is designed for early and mid career Nephrologists and Scientists interested in career guidance. To date, over 500 physicians, both men and women, have taken this course. In addition, travel support is available to participants.
A Career Choices in Nephrology Symposium sponsored by WIN has been incorporated into the official program of the Spring Meetings of the National Kidney Foundation. This symposium is given high marks by all participants who are able to interact with a panel of men and women: Nephrologists working in basic and clinical science research, private practice or devoted primarily to education or administration. Topics such as career development, contract negotiations, funding resources and mentor selection are covered.
Education
During the annual American Society of Nephrology meetings, WIN sponsors a luncheon lecture, by a well-known speaker, in memory of Dr. Nancy Gary, WIN co-founder and first President. These lectures cover topics not routinely addressed at the ASN meetings, such as ethics in nephrology. All ASN attendees are invited to attend.
WIN also organizes a scientific symposium at the fall ASN meeting.
WIN History
Founded: Dec. 5, 1983
Founding Forces: Dr. Leah Lowenstein/AAMC Women in Medicine Program
Founding Members: Nancy Gary, MD, Lois Katz, MD, Sandra Levison, MD, Mabel Purkerson, MD
Current and Past Presidents
- 1984-85 Nancy Gary, MD
- 1985-86 Sandra Sabatini, MD
- 1986-87 Ruth Abramson, MD
- 1987-88 Marsha Wolfson, MD
- 1988-90 Mabel Purkerson, MD
- 1990-92 Sandra Levison, MD
- 1992-94 Josie Briggs, MD
- 1994-96 Ulla Kopp, MD
- 1996-98 Chris K. Abrass, MD
- 1998-00 Susan Bagby, MD
- 2000-02 Wendy Brown, MD
- 2002-04 Kathryn Sandberg, PhD
- 2004-06 Michelle Josephson, MD
- 2006-08 Judith Veis, MD
- 2008-10 Sharon Silbiger, MD
WIN can provide you with a community of female MDs and PhDs in Nephrology to help you achieve your professional goals.