International Resources
Membership
Scholarships
- Scholarship opportunities for international dermatologists
- International scholarship opportunities for U.S./Canadian dermatologists
- Other international scholarship opportunities
Volunteerism
External Links
General Information
Membership
International Membership Types
International Fellow
Dermatologists who reside outside the United States or Canada are eligible for International Fellow membership. More information
International Fellow - Electronic
The American Academy of Dermatology/Association Board has developed a new electronic membership option for individuals in developing countries. The electronic option provides access to Academy membership benefits at almost half the cost of the regular international fellow membership dues. More information
International Member Benefits Guide
Membership Account Information and Tools
Member Resources
Marketplace
As the dermatology profession expands, dermatologists have an increasing amount of responsibility with seemingly less time. The American Academy of Dermatology is dedicated to providing you with the essential information and resources you need to maximize your time. Our products and services are centered around convenience and simplification, so you have more time to concentrate on what's important to you. More information
Educational Meetings
Register online for the Annual or Summer Academy meetings and view other regional meetings that are offered. More information
Annual Meetings
Summer Academy Meeting, July 29-Aug. 2, 2009, Boston, Mass.
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68th Annual Meeting, March 5-9, 2010, Miami, Fla.
69th Annual Meeting, Feb. 4-8, 2011, New Orleans, La.
67th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2009, San Francisco, Calif.
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Calendar of Educational Events
The American Academy of Dermatology maintains a calendar of dermatologic meetings that is updated regularly on our Web site and published annually with the help of a grant from Amgen. More information
Membership Directory
Search the Academy's directory to locate a dermatologist your area. Also, get detailed biographical information about Academy member dermatologists who participate in the Profile Program, including their education, specialized training, office hours, health care participation and more. More information
The membership directory can easily be installed on your desktop at home or at the office. Download the directory
Publications
Access the Academy's publications, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and Dermatology World. More information
Obtaining Visas
Visitors planning to visit or attend a meeting most likely will apply for a B-1 visa. All visa applicants are advised to apply for their visas as soon as travel to the United States is contemplated and no later than three months in advance.
Apply for Donations of Educational Materials
The American Academy of Dermatology coordinates the donation of educational materials and member-supplied materials to teaching programs in developing countries. More information
International Board Observer
The International Board Observer is a non-voting position that provides input to the Academy Board and represents the interests of international members which comprise a significant segment of Academy membership. International members of the Academy are encouraged to provide their input to International Board Observer Dr. Frank C. Powell, KM FRCPI, FRCP Edin, via e-mail at international@aad.org
Scholarships
The American Academy of Dermatology offers scholarships for domestic and international dermatologists through the International Affairs Committee and the World Congress Fund Review Task Force. More information
Volunteerism
Find out how to get involved in the Academy, volunteer in another country and join the Leadership Circle for Volunteerism, which recognizes volunteer efforts. More information
