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Executive Committee

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Connect with CMS

Functions and Responsibilities

  1. Identify and define gender and sex-related topics. 
  2. Implement plans aimed at addressing gender- and sex-related challenges. 
  3. Communicate with and seek input from the greater community regarding CMS-WIMS activities. 
  4. Develop and improve the pipeline, training, recruitment, advocacy, recognition, promotion, retention, and wellness of women. 
  5. Advise and guide CMS practice and policy that is pertinent to the interests of the group.
  6. Develop programs that address these goals.

Members

Biana Kotlyar, MD

Biana Kotlyar, MD

Founding President

Jaime Vantrease, PhD

Jaime Vantrease, PhD

Founding Vice President

Neelam Sharma-Walia, PhD

Neelam Sharma‑Walia, PhD

Founding Secretary

Judy Potashkin, PhD

Judy Potashkin, PhD

Advisory Group Liaison

Sahmed (Sana) Ahmed, MD

Sahmed (Sana) Ahmed, MD

Dima Arbach, MD

Dima Arbach, MD

Svetlana Dambaeva, MD, PhD

Svetlana Dambaeva, MD, PhD

Allison Lawler, MD

Allison Lawler, MD