2027 APD Annual Meeting

 2026 APD Annual Meeting
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor


 Lowell Goldsmith Lectureship
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 Annual Membership Dues
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 APD Mission/Vision
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Association of Professors of Dermatology is to advance dermatology through exceptional education, science, and clinical care.

VISION STATEMENT
The Association of Professors of Dermatology is the recognized leadership organization of and voice for academic dermatology. It is a vitally important vehicle for networking and communicating among dermatology programs throughout North America, facilitating the exchange of information regarding best practices and excelling in programming aimed at the recruitment, retention, and mentorship of academic faculty and future leaders. The APD will be the leader in setting the standard for ethical practice, professionalism, and excellence in academic administration.
 News & Highlights
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
"Dermatology Teachers Faculty Development: What's the BFD (Brief Faculty Development)?"

The APD is excited to offer APD members a national faculty development program which is aligned with the core mission of the APD. The program offers easily accessible faculty development in dermatology residency programs.

Below are the links to the three most recently posted BFD modules: BFD Categories BFD Chronological Listing

Looking to contribute to the BFD? Click here to look at the topics we are looking for in the year ahead. If you are interested in one of these module topics or any other miscellaneous faculty development area not listed, please contact stratman.erik@marshfieldclinic.org with your module idea!