2023 Annual Meeting: Non-member registration

Categories that don't require additional documentation
The following two categories do not require any additional documentation, but must meet the requirements below to register. Register here.
Non-member physician
For those who treat patients in an office-like setting
Non-member non-physician
For non-member corporate individuals, pharmacists, distributors, industry representatives, marketers, business developers, and scientists/researchers, CEO, COO, or Director-level titles working in the field of dermatology. This also includes aestheticians and cosmetologists and all employees affiliated with aesthetician or cosmetologist procedures.
Categories that require additional documentation
Individuals in any of the below categories who have not yet requested and been approved an access ID# will need to credential and register at the meeting. When registering on-site be sure to bring the required additional documentation outlined below for your category. Please be sure your documentation has ALL the requirements described below or your registration will be denied.
Residents and medical fellows (includes research fellowships)
For those who are not AAD graduate members
Participation in a training program must be ongoing at the time of the meeting and have a scheduled end date.
REQUIRED: Official letter from an educational or training institution validating participation in the program. This letter needs to be signed, reflect a current date, and list the start date and anticipated end date of the training program.
Medical students
Participation in a medical program must be ongoing at the time of the meeting
REQUIRED: Official letter from an educational or training institution validating your medical student status. This letter needs to be signed, reflect a current date, and list the start date and anticipated end date of the training program
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners
Must be employed by an AAD member dermatologist
Employing physician does not need to attend the meeting
This category refers to the specific physician assistant and nurse practitioner licensure commonly found in the US and Canada. This category is not available to physicians assisting other physicians.
REQUIRED: Copy of your current medical license
REQUIRED: Letter of sponsorship from your employing physician. The sponsorship letter must be signed and have a current date.
Nurses (RN/LPN)
Must be employed by a practicing dermatologist
Employing physician does not need to attend the meeting
REQUIRED: Copy of your current RN or LPN license
REQUIRED: A signed and currently dated letter of sponsorship from your employing dermatologist. The letter must be on practice letterhead and state that you are currently working for them in their practice.
Dermatology practice staff
This category is intended for those who work in a dermatology practice and who provide patient services. Some examples of acceptable dermatology practice staff roles would be front desk, medical records, referral clerk, insurance billing, coding, and histotechnicians. This is not for physicians, researchers, CEO, COO, or Director-level titles, aestheticians, cosmetologists, or any employees affiliated with aesthetician or cosmetic procedures.
Must be employed by a practicing dermatologist
Employing physician does not need attend the meeting
REQUIRED: A signed and currently dated letter of sponsorship from your employing dermatologist. The letter must be on practice letterhead and state that you are currently working for him/her in their practice. It must also state your role in the practice.
*Although not part of the typical non-member process, it’s worth noting that those with a Guest badge will have access to the Plenary and the Exhibit hall on Sunday, March 19, 2023 only. Those with an Exhibitor badge will have access to the Plenary and the Exhibit hall only. Meeting registration in an appropriate, alternative category is required to attend any educational sessions.