Women in Neuromodulation

The Women in Neuromodulation (WIN^®) section was formed to educate, inspire and encourage women working in the field of neuromodulation, regardless of medical specialty, to realize their professional and personal goals and to serve the discipline in addressing the issues inherent to training and maintaining a diverse and balanced workforce.

We invite physicians, mid-level providers, students and industry personnel who work in the field of Neuromodulation or are interested in neuromodulation to join us. NANS members can enroll in our mailing list by contacting Caroline McCormack at cmccormack@neuromodulation.org. 

WIN Mission Statement:

To educate, inspire and encourage women in neuromodulation of multiple medical specialties, to realize their professional and personal goals and to serve the discipline in addressing the issues inherent to training and maintaining a diverse and balanced workforce.

Women in Neuromodulation, herein referred to as “WIN,” is structured to promote the common interests as it relates to the education, scientific/clinical achievement and leadership of woman in neuromodulation. The function is to:

• Provide a forum wherein women in neuromodulation can consider, discuss and share current knowledge and information in the medical field of neuromodulation and related subjects;
• Sponsor meetings, forums and educational seminars addressing neuromodulation and related subjects;
• Sponsor the publication of written material in the field of neuromodulation and related subjects;
• Develop and disseminate policy statements to heighten public awareness of issues associated with neuromodulation;
• Enhance public and professional recognition of neurosurgery as a medical specialty;
• Facilitate and enhance the role of women in neuromodulation through the above-specified and any other related purposes;
• Advise the parent organization regarding issues concerning women as neuromodulation specialist and of activities related to such issues by other individuals, groups or agencies;
• Represent the parent organization, at their discretion, at meetings or conferences pertaining to matters related to neuromodulation, especially as related to women.

The Section of Women in Neuromodulation will abide by the bylaws and mission of its parent organization, NANS - North American Neuromodulation Society.

Please click here to access the WIN Charter

Announcements

We are happy to share the success story of Dr. Rosa M. Navarro. A dedicated NANS Member and the current Chair of WIN. Please click here to read the article! 

WIN^® 2020 OFFICERS:

Immediate Past Chair
Rosa M. Navarro, MD

Chair
Magdalena Anitescu, MD PhD

Chair-Elect
Kiran Patel, MD

Secretary
Jessica Jameson, MD

Treasurer
Stephanie Vanterpool, MD MBA

NANS Liaison
Julie Pilitsis, MD PhD

Member-at-Large
Gianna Casini, MD

Member-at-Large
Mallory Hacker, PhD

Member-at-Large
Lisa Ramirez-Kroopf, MD

Member-at-Large
Alison Weisheipl, MD