Frequently Asked Questions

Is it required to submit a handout?

The Scientific Assembly Committee does require every session to have a handout.

What is the Handout CD-Rom?

All handouts uploaded by the deadline will be included on the handout CD-Rom distributed to all registered medical attendees, onsite at the meeting. All handouts uploaded after the deadline will be available on the Academy website, www.aad.org.

What is the difference between uploading for the Handout CD-Rom and uploading the presentation?

The file uploaded for the handout is for the handout ONLY. Each speaker in a course, symposia, forum, workshop, or plenary must still upload their actual presentation for their talk prior to the meeting. This presentation may be uploaded prior to the meeting through the vendor website, or onsite at the meeting in the Speaker Ready Room.

What day and time is the session I am speaking in?

You may email mpierce@aad.org or call (847) 330-0230. Molly Pierce in the Department of Education will be able to assist you.

How do I submit an application to direct a session next year?

All applications are accepted online. At the start of the meeting, the website will be available at www.aad.org. The link to the future meeting will be located on the Home page.

How do I contact the Academy if I can no longer participate as a speaker?

Please contact the Academy as well as your session director as soon as you know you will not be able to participate. You may email mpierce@aad.org or call (847) 330-0230. Molly Pierce in the Department of Education will be able to assist you.

Is it required to register for the meeting?

Yes, all speakers are required to register for the meeting. Information on registration and housing is sent to all speakers in advance by mail.