As a dermatology resident or fellow, the AAD provides you with a complimentary membership, which is valued at $750.

Here are some of the benefits we think you’ll enjoy:

• Free subscriptions to influential publications, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dermatology World, Directions in Residency, Derm Coding Consult, and other newsletters and resources.
• Access to study tools for the American Board of Dermatology Certification exam.
• Special pricing to attend the Annual Meeting and Summer Academy Meeting.
• Practice management sessions at Annual Meeting about geared for those starting their careers in dermatology.
• An invitation to attend the resident reception at Annual Meeting to network with your colleagues.
• Complimentary educational products, including Dialogues in Dermatology and Derm Clips.

Browse the tabs above for more details about some of the valuable benefits that an AAD membership affords. For a full list of the benefits available to you, see the AAD’s Membership Benefits Guide. 

Graduating this year? 

• If you are going into practice, you must apply for membership to continue receiving your AAD benefits. Apply within the year you graduate and pay only $225 (normally $750) for your first year of membership.
• If you are going into a fellowship, have your program director complete the Complimentary Graduate Fellowship Membership Request Form to continue receiving your complimentary membership.

One of the most anticipated, and terrifying, events in a resident’s career is taking the Boards. Learn more about Boards prep on the American Board of Dermatology site.

The AAD also offers a wide variety of resources to help you prepare.

• View the NEW Boards’ Fodder archives (40 charts and growing) and quarterly Boards' Fodder Web-exclusive.
• Watch Boards Blitz for two hours of board prep insight, tips, and resources that you can view while studying.
• Review the AAD’s Medical Student Core Curriculum to cover the basics of dermatology when preparing for the Boards.
• Explore peer-recommended Boards study tools that include books, study guides, websites, and quizzes.

Getting ready to transition into practice? The AAD offers a number of resources to guide you through this transition.

• The practice management resources area of AAD.org offers a wealth of resources about coding and reimbursement, compliance, health information technology, and more to keep you informed.
• Browse current and past issues of Directions in Residency, a quarterly publication for residents.
• Read Dermatology World, the Academy's flagship member publication, which offers practical insight and analysis to help dermatologists navigate practice, policy, and patient care issues in a changing health care environment. 
• Attend the Resident Transitions course at the Annual Meeting to better understand the Boards exam process and the challenges of launching a career in dermatology.
• Review the Professional and Ethical Standards for Dermatologists booklet.

Take advantage of the following awards and grants to get the most from your complimentary AAD membership.

• Resident International Grant: Apply for a grant to participate in a four- to six-week elective in Botswana.
• Native American Health Services Resident Rotation Program: Apply to be considered for a one- to two-week rural health elective in Chinle, Ariz.
• International Society Meeting Travel Grant: Grants are available to attend the annual meetings of select international dermatology societies.
• Young Investigators Award: This yearly award recognizes outstanding research by dermatologists-in-training in the United States and Canada, and the educational institutions that support their efforts.
• Richard B Stoughton Memorial Fellowship: Apply by Feb. 4, 2013 for a fellowship to attend the British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting in Liverpool from July 9-11, 2013. The fellowship includes a waived registration fee, hotel accommodation, and free admittance to the President's Reception and the Annual Dinner. Email Kasia Kmieckowiak for more information.