UB DoctHERS

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences' DoctHERS is a network of female physicians, scientists, faculty, residents and students who address current issues in the medical and scientific fields in order to foster advancement, mentorship and equal opportunities for future generations of women in medicine and science.

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About Us

The network provides year-round opportunities for support and development through various events. By connecting alumni to each other and to current students, we have the ability to inspire, empower and teach our peers and the next generation. Contact us for more information!

Rose Berkun, MD ’92
Chair, DoctHERS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

DoctHERS Student Chapter Co-Presidents

Natalie Tjota, Class of 2021
Lisa Samuel, Class of 2021
Kaity Tung, Class of 2021
Isha Garg, Class of 2021
MacKenzie Loesing, Class of 2021

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DoctHERS Committee

Rose Berkun, MD '92
Lynn-Marie Aronica, MD '99
Gale R. Burstein, MD '90
Helen M. Cappuccino, MD '88
Iris Danziger, MD '86
Roberta E. Gebhard, DO
Jennifer L. Haak, MD '01
Lauren Kuwik, MD '08
Susan Littler, MD '91, PhD '83
Lori Luzi, MD '88
Julie Madjeski, MD
Dr. Nancy Nielsen, PhD, MD '76
Melissa Rayhill, MD '10
Sylvia H. Regalla, MD '75
Stephanie Tzetzo
Karen Walcott, MD '02

Events and Photos

Five women have reached the presidency of the American Medical Association, including our own Dr. Nancy Nielsen. From left to right, Dr. Patrice Harris, president-elect; Dr. Ardis Hoven (2013-2014); Dr. Barbara McAneny, current president; Dr. Nancy Nielsen (2008-2009); Dr. Nancy Dickey, first woman president, (1997-1998).

Visit our Flickr page to see photos from our past events:
2015 DoctHERS Networking Event
2016 DoctHERS Symposium
2017 Leading the Way DoctHERS Symposium
2018 Reaching Your Potential Now DoctHERS Symposium