January 17, 2018
- Symposia sessions for every subject and settingThe 2018 AAD Annual Meeting will offer a wide selection of symposia spread across all five days. Symposia sessions do not require tickets or prior registration. These sessions will be led by expert speakers, who will cover their specific subjects in depth. > MORE
- ‘Hot Topics’ speakers, topics announcedOne of the Annual Meeting’s most sought-after sessions “Hot Topics” (S048) will be held on Monday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Like years before, this session allows attendees to choose the subjects that they most want addressed ahead of time. > MORE
- Interesting industry sessions available in San DiegoDon’t miss out on a variety of Industry Non-CME (INC) Programs, which will be held Feb. 15-18, in San Diego. > MORE
- Vital symposia to close out Annual Meeting scientific programThe 2018 AAD Annual Meeting concludes on Tuesday, Feb. 20, with two important symposia sessions. > MORE
- Spotlights on new advances in atopic dermatitis and psoriasisSeveral sessions will focus on atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, which are among the most common reasons patients visit a dermatologist. > MORE
- Diagnosing distressing skin disordersThree sessions on Monday, Feb. 19, will engage audience members with the latest information and allow them to walk away with critical diagnostic and treatment skills for troublesome conditions. The AAD Patient Advocate Task Force has worked to bring patients to these educational sessions. > MORE
- Download the AAD Meeting Mobile App before the meeting!Make sure to download the 2018 AAD Meeting Mobile App before you come to the meeting. You'll want to be ready to use its impressive functionality before you even get to the convention center. > MORE
- Board of Directors Meet and Greet returns in 2018Come and meet the AAD Board of Directors between educational sessions on Friday and Saturday during the Annual Meeting. Stop by to interact with the Board and ask questions. > MORE
December 21, 2017
- Catch up on Late-breaking ResearchWhat better place to learn about dermatology’s groundbreaking analysis than at the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting? The scientific program includes four “Late-breaking Research” sessions on Saturday, Feb. 17, spanning a variety of topics. > MORE
- Guest speaker addresses physician burnout and the importance of wellnessAbraham Verghese, MD, the bestselling author of Cutting for Stone, joins the AAD Annual Meeting as this year’s Plenary guest speaker. Dr. Verghese will address a topic that is likely at the forefront of many physicians’ minds in his presentation “The Pathology Within: Burnout, Wellness, and the Search for Meaning in a Professional Life.” > MORE
- Achieve active participation in hands-on sessionsFirsthand education opportunities abound at the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting with more than 130 hands-on sessions, where attendees can enhance existing skills or learn new ones. > MORE
- Live Demonstrations to provide communal learning environmentThe popular Live Demonstration sessions will return to the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting in San Diego. Live Demonstrations provide attendees with the exciting opportunity to watch expert dermatologists ply their aesthetic craft. With large screens for easy viewing, these demonstrations are a great way to see the many details of these procedures up close. In 2018, the AAD will be presenting on three relevant dermatology topics. > MORE
- Board of Directors Meet and Greet returns in 2018Come and meet the AAD Board of Directors between educational sessions on Friday and Saturday during the Annual Meeting. Stop by to interact with the Board and ask questions. > MORE
- Bookmark this! New online searchable programThe AAD has made it easier than ever to access the entire scientific program for the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting. By visiting the Education tab on the Annual Meeting page, or going directly to the searchable program, you can search for information about any session. > MORE
December 4, 2017
- Welcome to the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting in San Diego!This is our 76th Annual Meeting, and I am proud and delighted to be president of the Academy at a time when advances in our specialty are at an all-time high. In my Plenary address last year as the newly elected president of the Academy, I said that “our Washington agenda has never been more challenging, but our Academy is prepared to meet that challenge.” With that challenge, I can think of no better way to take in the depth and breadth of dermatology, stay up to date, and learn the best ways to adapt to change than by attending the AAD Annual Meeting, the world’s largest national society dermatology meeting. > MORE
- Get ready for the educational “cavalcade”With more than 350 sessions designed to address the educational needs and hot topics facing dermatology, the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting is shaping up to be an educational cavalcade. With a growing number of hands-on sessions, patient simulation assessments, and audience participation sessions that offer both CME and MOC credit, now, more than ever, dermatologists are able to learn by “doing” through active, adult-centered learning styles. Our technical exhibition will also feature over 400 companies representing the best products and services that dermatology has to offer. > MORE
- An all-encompassing learning experienceGet ready for the exciting educational opportunities that await at the upcoming 2018 AAD Annual Meeting. Our expert-led sessions are divided into 10 tracks, allowing you to customize your educational experience and make the most of your meeting time. Take part in engaging sessions and bring the latest in dermatology care back to your patients! Whether you’re looking for hands-on experience, simulated patient encounters, or trending topics in dermatology — the Annual Meeting has you covered. > MORE
- Are you following @AADmember?Since 1938, the Academy has been the most trusted voice in dermatology, and today it’s working to be the most trusted voice in the specialty on social media. Members are now encouraged to follow AAD Member (@aadmember) on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to get the latest Academy information and resources for board-certified dermatologists, as well as news and updates about the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting. > MORE
- Board of Directors Meet and Greet returns in 2018Come and meet the AAD Board of Directors between educational sessions on Friday and Saturday during the Annual Meeting. Stop by to interact with the Board and ask questions. > MORE
- Complete your Annual Meeting registration and housing todayIt’s that time of the year again to register for the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting, taking place Feb. 16-20, in San Diego. > MORE
- Don’t forget to register for these high-yield Tuesday sessionsStick around in San Diego on Feb. 20 for Tuesday morning’s back-to-back symposiums. > MORE
- Come a day early for Global Education DayJoin us on Thursday, Feb. 15, to kick off the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting with Global Education Day. > MORE
- Bookmark this! New online searchable programThe AAD has made it easier than ever to access the entire scientific program for the 2018 AAD Annual Meeting. By visiting the Education tab on the Annual Meeting page, or going directly to the searchable program, you can search for information about any session. > MORE
