Women in Neuromodulation (WIN)

Discover the WIN Mentorship Mastermind Program!

We are excited to have our first group for the WIN Mentorship Mastermind Program! The program aims to cultivate future female leaders by fostering mentorship, networking, and personal growth. Whether you’re just beginning or ready for the next step, this is your chance to grow alongside other dedicated women in neuromodulation. Applications will reopen in the summer of 2025.

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What to Expect

• Develop Women Leaders: Gain guidance and support to advance your career and succeed in leadership roles.
• Small-Group Mentorship: Connect in small groups with 10-12 members, meeting every two months for 60-minute sessions.​
• Build a Strong Network: Join a community of like-minded women, fostering connections that contribute to both personal and professional growth.
• Support and Empowerment: Gain confidence and overcome challenges with mentors who have navigated similar paths.

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View past recordings of the Winning Discussion Webinar Series here:​ Access Recordings​

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​About WIN
The Women in Neuromodulation (WIN®) 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 [email protected] or click here to sign up.

Why WIN?
​To educate, inspire and encourage women in neuromodulation of multiple medical specialties, to realize their professional and personal goals. To integrate women in the field of neuromodulation 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. 

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Lisa Stearns Award
Lisa Stearns, MD (1958-2020) was one of the world’s experts in interventional therapy for cancer pain, and the foremost one on intrathecal drug delivery systems for cancer pain.

The North American Neuromodulation Society and the Women in Neuromodulation (WIN®) established the Lisa Stearns Award to encourage clinical and scientific work in cancer pain interventional therapies and neuromodulation. The award is given to honor the legacy of Dr. Lisa Stearns and is accompanied by a $1,500 grant, generously provided by Medtronic, Inc.

LISA STEARNS AWARD RECIPIENTS
​2021   Amitabh Gulati, MD
2022  Sandy Christiansen, MD
2023  Magdalena Anitescu, MD, PhD
2024  Vinita Singh, MD, MS
2025  Saba Javed, MD