Women in
Neuromodulation
Educating, inspiring, and encouraging women in neuromodulation through networking, leadership, and collaboration.
Empowering Women Across Neuromodulation
Women in Neuromodulation (WIN®) aims to educate, inspire, and encourage women working in neuromodulation by promoting networking, leadership, and collaboration. The WIN Committee supports the growth of women in neuromodulation by developing resources, events, and programs that foster community and mentorship and increase diversity across the field.
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Mission & Governance
Women in Neuromodulation (“WIN”) is structured to promote the common interests as it relates to the education, scientific/clinical achievement, and leadership of women in neuromodulation. The function of WIN 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 specialists.
- Represent the parent organization, at their discretion, at meetings or conferences pertaining to matters related to neuromodulation, especially as related to women.
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WIN Mentorship
Mastermind Program
About the Program
A one-of-a-kind initiative led by WIN, the Mentorship Mastermind Program is designed to empower women across the field through meaningful mentorship, peer collaboration, and leadership development—open to women at every career stage, education level, and practice setting.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
How it Works
- Small-group mentorship of 10–12 members
- Mentor-led 60-minute check-ins every two months
- Open to physicians, mid-level providers, students, and industry
- Focus on leadership, research and career growth
- Welcoming, peer-driven community
Application Process
Timeline
Applications open in late June and are due by July 31.
Eligibility
Open to all women in neuromodulation across career stages, education levels, and practice settings. Mentors and mentees are both encouraged to apply.
Here’s What Participants Are Saying
“It was a safe and welcoming space where we could talk openly about anything with people at different levels, from residents to attendings.”
Dr. Azadeh Fischer
Mentee
“Many of my virtual connections have evolved into real-world friendships, research collaborations, and career advisors.”
Dr. Latrice Akuamoah
Mentor
“The women from my WIN groups have continued to provide me with support and encouragement beyond meeting times.”
Dr. Nareka Trewick
Mentee
Lisa Stearns Award
The North American Neuromodulation Society and Women in Neuromodulation (WIN®) established the Lisa Stearns Award to encourage clinical and scientific work in cancer pain interventional therapies and neuromodulation in honor of Lisa Stearns, MD (1958-2020). Learn more about NANS Awards & Grants.
Past recipients:
- 2026 – Arti Ori, MD
- 2025 – Saba Javed, MD
- 2024 – Vinita Singh, MD, MS
- 2023 – Magdalena Anitescu, MD, PhD
- 2022 – Sandy Christiansen, MD
- 2021 – Amitabh Gulati, MD
