Please see your registration category below for details.
The following non-member categories will not be required to request an access ID number. These categories can register by simply visiting the online registration and housing system.
Non-member physicians
Non-member physicians are those who treat patients in an office-like setting.
Non-member non-physicians
Includes non-member corporate individuals, pharmacists, industry representatives, or scientists/researchers working in the field of dermatology.
Office staff and RNs
The office staff/RN category of registration does not need to request an access ID number. Please see the office staff/RN registration information page for more details.
The following non-member categories are required to request an access ID number to register via the online system. Additional documentation is required during the submission process. Requirements are outlined below.
Resident/medical fellows
(Outside U.S. and Canadian program) Official letter from educational or training institution validating participation in the program. This letter will need to be signed and reflect a current date as well as the anticipated date and year of completion.
Non-dermatology resident
Official letter from educational or training institution validating participation in the program. This letter will need to be signed and reflect a current date as well as the anticipated date and year of completion.
Medical students
Official letter from educational or training institution validating your medical student status. This letter must be signed and reflect a current date and the anticipated date of graduation.
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners
You must be working in an AAD dermatologist member’s office. Provide a copy of your current medical license and a letter of sponsorship from your employing physician. The sponsorship letter must be signed and have a current date. These two categories will only need to credential every three years. Those who have credentialed for the 70th Annual Meeting or later will not need to credential for this meeting and will automatically be emailed a current access ID number.
At the beginning of the access ID number request process, you will be required to log in to the AAD website. If you do not already have an account, you will have to create an account. Begin your request for an access ID number here. The deadline to request an access ID number is Feb. 13, 2013. Processing of access ID numbers will begin in November. Typically expect 10-12 days for processing and receipt of your access ID number. Requests will only be accepted via the online submission form.
After receipt of an access ID number, registration and housing can be completed via the online registration system.
Note: Completion of the access ID number request form does not constitute registration for the meeting. It is strictly a request for an access ID number. Official approval will follow the submission of the completed request form and the required supporting documentation.