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The WHS Young Professionals Network connects the next generation of wound healing researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals with the community, resources, and mentorship to build a meaningful career in wound care science.
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Young Professionals Network

The WHS Young Professionals Network is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career clinicians and industry professionals who want to play an active role in shaping the future of wound healing science. The YPN offers a pathway into the broader WHS community, connecting emerging leaders with the mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities that come with being part of the world’s leading wound healing society.
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ABOUT THE YPN
The WHS Young Professionals Network (YPN) is an exciting new initiative spearheaded by the WHS Membership and Communications committees. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, early-stage career industry and clinical members, this network aims to empower young professionals to play a key role in shaping the future of the WHS.
Who Can Join
  • Undergraduate & Graduate Students
  • Postdoctoral Fellows
  • Early-Stage Career Industry Members
  • Clinical Members
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Committee Liaisons

Mateusz Wietecha

Abe Janis

Jordan Yaron

Brett Shook

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Upcoming Events

YPN events are designed to connect early-career professionals with mentors, peers, and leaders across the wound healing community.

APR

8

2026

Young Professionals Network (YPN)

Reception at the WHS Annual Meeting

6:30pm (Eastern)

Room 216 BD

YPN STRUCTURE

YPN Committees

YPN committees connect early-career professionals with mentors, peers, and leaders across the wound healing community.

Communications

Manages the YPN website, LinkedIn Group, and all communications with members and the broader WHS community.

Networking

Organizes social events at conferences, campuses, and other venues to connect YPN members in person and virtually.

Annual Meeting

Organizes the Meet-the-Mentors session and other YPN programming at the WHS Annual Meeting each year.

Publications

Publishes an editorial summarizing the WHS Annual Meeting and contributes content to member communications.

Connect on LinkedIn

Stay updated and network with YPN members through our LinkedIn group.
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YPN Community

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Moments from YPN events, receptions, and meetups across the wound healing community.

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