Vision/Goals

The Academy's Mission Statement

The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to excellence in:

  • Patient Care
  • Medical and Public Education
  • Research
  • Professionalism
  • Member Service and Support

American Academy of Dermatology Vision Statement

Physicians Dedicated to Excellence in Dermatology.

Strategic Goals of the American Academy of Dermatology

  • Patients will have choice of, and access to the highest quality of medical and surgical dermatologic care
  • Dermatologists' primary resource for continuing medical education throughout their professional careers will be the American Academy of Dermatology
  • Dermatology will be practiced with the highest standards of professionalism
  • Members will practice dermatology in an environment that is beneficial for patients, dermatologists, and the specialty
  • The general public, the medical community and policymakers will recognize and value the contributions of dermatology, dermatologists, and the Academy
  • The specialty of dermatology will be strong and unified
  • Advances in dermatologic research will result in increased knowledge and improved patient care
  • The Academy will be a global leader in dermatology
  • The Academy will serve its members in a responsible and effective manner