Inspiring Women in AACDPM to Become Leaders: a Conversation with Past and Future Presidents

A conversation was started in 2022 for a Symposium offered at the Annual Meeting entitled "Inspiring and Supporting Women in AACPDM to Become Leaders". Then Dr. Joline Brandenburg assembled a panel of speakers that included Diane Damiano, PhD, PT, Maureen O’Donnell, MD MSc FRCP(C), Deborah Gaebler-Spira, MD, Eileen Fowler, PhD, PT, Sarah Winter, MD, Susan Sienko, PhD, Darcy Fehlings, MD MSc FRCP(C), and Jilda Vargus-Adams, MD. Today Joline joins once again with Deb, Maureen and Sarah to discuss topics relevant to women aspiring to leadership in our academy.

In the updates, we also noted:

• The membership renewal period is open for 2026: https://www.aacpdm.org/membership
• Awards that will be open for nominations soon: https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/annual-awards
• Research Grant deadline coming up soon! https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/grants
• Annual meeting prospectus is available: https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2026/supporters-exhibitors
• Call for nominations for open positions on the board: https://www.aacpdm.org/events/current-news/call-for-nominations---open