Mentorship Award
The Women's Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award funds travel for early-career dermatologists to learn science and clinical practice directly from expert mentors across five specialty tracks.
Funder: Women's Dermatologic Society
Due Dates: July 7, 2017 | October 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award for travel-based mentorship; typically one cycle per year.
Summary: Funds immersive travel-based mentorship experiences for emerging dermatologists to learn directly from expert leaders across five specialty tracks.
Key Information: Either the mentor or mentee must be a woman; applicants must be WDS members or pending members.
Description
The Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) Mentorship Award supports emerging dermatologists by funding travel for mentees to spend dedicated, one-on-one time with nationally and internationally recognized leaders in dermatology. The program is designed to foster professional growth, leadership development, and lasting professional relationships. In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the award now features five specialty mentorship tracks and expanded eligibility, welcoming all WDS members, including residents, junior faculty, and early-career dermatologists. The immersive mentorship experiences allow recipients to observe clinical care, participate in research, develop leadership skills, and bring new knowledge back to their home institutions and patients.
