Members Making a Difference 2004

In order to nominate someone for a Member Making a Difference Award, complete the nomination form. If you have questions about the program please contact the Member Services department at volunteer@aad.org.

If you would like to read more about Members Making a Difference, you can read their stories in Dermatology World by clicking on the links below.

December 2004  
Samuel Mandelbaum, MD Dr. Mandelbaum is a dermatologist in Brazil. He developed "DermCamp", the first dermatology camp outside USA. They take 32 children (10-13) to camp, plus dermatologists, nurses and counselors.
David Sibulkin, MD Dr. Sibulkin represented private practitioners at NY County Med Soc since 1986. He fought for Tort reform, and served on the Derm Soc of Greater NY and NY State Society of Dermatology.
November 2004  
Roger A. Connor, MD Dr. Connor is a retired dermatologist who volunteers his time and services weekly at The Senior Friendship Center in Naples, Florida.
Kenneth Katz, MD, MSc Dr. Katz started a pro bono dermatology clinic within the Mazzoni Clinic, working there one or two evenings per month, also supervising medical students interested in dermatology and/or lgbt health issues.
October 2004  
Jay Lerman, MD Dr. Lerman has been on the volunteer faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine since 1975.
Dave Madorsky, MD Dr. Madorsky worked with the Texas Derm Society,  and worked on their tanning bill and other legislation over the years. Over the years he gave a lot to TDA and was also active in Advisory Board.
September 2004  
Ann F. Haas, MD Dr. Haas developed the "Sun Safe City" program which attempts to affect widespread changes in how children protect themselves from sun exposure.
Earl Rudner, MD Dr. Rudner has volunteered at several international locations and was instrumental in the formation of the AAD's relationship with Health Volunteers Overseas.
August 2004  
Robert T. Brodell, MD Dr. Brodell volunteered to raise funds for the local National Cancer Society. He also acts as the volunteer chair of a state medical school's derm department.
Neil Prose, MD Dr. Prose has been committed to improving dermatologic education and treatment in developing countries for over a decade.
July 2004  
Brett M. Coldiron, MD Dr. Coldiron volunteered considerable time being a vocal advocate against harsh regulation of office based surgery.
Wingfield E. Rehmus, MD Dr. Rehmus visited Palau and completed a successful site visit for HVO.
June 2004  
Daniel M. Siegel, MD Dr. Siegel has volunteered as the AADA representative since 1999.
Marta J. VanBeek, MD Dr. VanBeek has volunteered in several countries and most recently in Sierra Leone.
May 2004  
Lawrence J. Bass, MD Dr. Bass volunteers through the Sacramento Physicians' Initiative to Reach out, Innovate, and Teach (Spirit) program of the Sacramento Valley Medical Society to provide dermatologic care to the underserved in Sacramento, CA.
Kim Dernovsek, MD Dr. Dernovsek volunteers medical service in Haiti and Uganda. She also serves as a volunteer faculty member at a local family practice program.
April 2004  
Timothy O'Brien, MD Dr. O'Brien participates in overseas medical missions to Peru where he treats patients and provides dermatologic education.
Michael Zanolli,MD Dr. Zanolli advocates for dermatologists and their patients in Tennessee and was recently named to the Dermatology Association (AAD/A) State Policy Committee.
March 2004  
Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD Dr. Friedlander volunteers for the AAD Ad Hoc Task Force on Bioterrorism.
J. Michael Taylor, MD Dr. Taylor formed a non-profit organization through which medical professionals work to improve medical education and practice in Haiti. He also volunteers his time several weeks per year overseeing this effort.