Associations/Professional Organizations/Foundations

  • American Board of Dermatology
    Incorporated in 1932, the American Board of Dermatology seeks to elevate and maintain the standards of Dermatology. The non-profit organization would accomplish this interest by promoting excellence in practice through life-long certification. The organization helps establish and maintain high standards for post-doctoral training in the specialty. It both establishes requirements for training programs as well as participates in the accreditation of those programs.
  • American Dermatological Association
    The American Dermatological Association(ADA) was the first national Dermatological society in the United States. The first meeting, in 1877, established that the purpose of the society was to promote the study of dermatology. In 1957 the American Dermatological Association Research and Education Fund was established to provide funding for and to promote research.
  • American Skin Association
    Under the visionary direction of Founder & President George W. Hambrick, Jr., MD, American Skin Association is a leading force in the struggle to defeat melanoma and other serious forms of skin cancer and disease.
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    Founded in 1970, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery(ASDS) seeks to encourage investigative study into Dermatologic surgery, and promote high standards in clinical practice.
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
    The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery is dedicated to the promotion of research, education, and high standards in clinical care in the use of medical laser applications.
  • American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery
    The American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery is a non-profit association dedicated to the promotion of ethical aesthetic dermatology as a medical and surgical discipline.
  • American Society of Dermatology
    The American Society of Dermatology is a non-profit association of dermatologists aiming to preserve, promote, and enhance the private practice of dermatology with the purpose of making dermatological care available to all who need it.
  • Dermatology Foundation
    The Dermatology Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3, charitable organization. Its mission is to provide research support that helps develop and retain tomorrow's teachers and researchers in dermatology, and enables advancements in patient care.
  • Dermatology Nurses' Association
    The Dermatology Nurses' Association is a professional nursing organization committed to promoting excellence in dermatological care. DNA works towards this end through sharing knowledge and expertise in publications.
  • National Eczema Association
    The National Eczema Association is a non-profit patient-oriented organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of individuals with eczema through research and education. The content of the NEA website and journal are contributed by a Scientific Advisory Committee.
  • National Psoriasis Foundation
    The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is a non-profit, voluntary health agency dedicated to finding a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and eliminating their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education.
  • National Rosacea Society
    The National Rosacea Society (NRS) is the world's largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder.
  • Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID)
    The SID’s mission is to advance and promote the sciences relevant to skin health and disease through education, advocacy and scholarly exchange of scientific information.
  • Society for Pediatric Dermatology
    The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) is the only national organization in the United States specifically dedicated to the field of Pediatric Dermatology.
  • Society of Dermatology Assistants
    The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants is a non profit professional organization composed of members who provide dermatologic care or have an interest in the medical specialty of dermatology.
  • The American Academy of Dermatology
    The American Academy of Dermatology was founded in 1938. It is the largest, most influential and most representative dermatology group in the United States.
  • The American Society of Dermatopathology
    The American Society for Dermatopathology was founded in 1962 to improve the quality of dermatopathology and the treatment of skin diseases.
  • The International Foundation for Dermatology
    The International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD) was created in 1987 as an arm of the International Committee of Dermatology of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS).
  • The International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS)
    The International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS) was founded in 1978 in response to a need for a worldwide forum for dermatologists who offer surgical treatment to their patients.
  • The Skin Cancer Foundation
    The Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer through a combination of research, public education and awareness.

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