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 options 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

• Pay dues
• Address change
• Sign up for email news bulletins

Member Resources

Marketplace

As an ever-growing and expanding profession, 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. 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 and view other regional meetings being offered. More information

The 67th Annual Meeting will be held in San Francisco, California, March 6-10th, 2009. Registration and housing opens in the fall of 2008. More information

View photos from the International Member Reception held during the 66th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. View photos

View photos from the International Center at the 66th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.View photos

Calendar of Educational Events

The American Academy of Dermatology maintains a calendar of dermatologic meetings which 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 participates in the Profile Program, including their education, specialized training, office hours, healthcare 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 various publications of the Academy, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 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 3 months in advance.

• U.S. Government Visa Website
• The National Academies Visa Website

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 in need of these items. More information

International Board Observer

The International Board Observer is a non-voting position which 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 the current 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 different 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