Dr. Lowell A. Goldsmith

LOWELL A. GOLDSMITH, MD, MPH, one of the preeminent leaders in academic dermatology over the past 50 years

Obituary: https://www.hudsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/dr-lowell-goldsmith

A tribute is being planned during the upcoming APD Annual Meeting. If you have photos or comments you’d like to share for consideration, please send them to katie@theassociationcompany.com


Lowell was a true giant in the field of Dermatology. After joining the Rochester faculty in 1981 as the first James H. Sterner Professor of Dermatology, he established our department in 1987. He also served as acting chair of the Department of Medicine and went on to become SMD Dean in 1996.

Over the years, Lowell raised the profile of Dermatology as his national influence and reputation grew. He served as President of the Society for Investigative Dermatology and President of the Association of Professors of Dermatology, which as you know, now hosts an annual Goldsmith Lecture. He lectured around the world, served on dozens of professional committees and boards, and won numerous awards.

In short, Lowell set the APD on a course for success. And he did it all with warmth and an unwavering commitment to mentoring the next generation.

He will be missed.

Alice Pentland, M.D.
Immediate Past President, APD


The keynote lecture at our annual meeting each year is named in honor of Dr. Goldsmith. Dr. Goldsmith was truly one of the greats who made tremendous contributions to science, administration, and clinical dermatology in a career spanning decades. He was also, as Alice pointed out, a key proponent, supporter and a former President of the APD. His passing is a sad moment for the dermatology and medical communities worldwide, but he leaves a career of accomplishment and service to be celebrated.

Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues. Dr. Goldsmith will live on in our minds and hearts forever.

Richard D. Granstein, M.D.
President, APD
 2024 APD Annual Meeting


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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.

 Message from the President

RICHARD GRANSTEIN, MD
The mission of the APD is to ensure that the next generation of dermatologists are prepared to meet the needs of our many diverse patients. Our organization: 1) develops and implements outstanding clinical education by and through the academic clinical departments; 2) works to ensure that the leadership of dermatology and our trainees represent the full spectrum of the American population to effectively address the needs of all of our patients and 3) supports the role of academic departments in conducting basic, translational and clinical research aimed at the creation of new and better treatments to benefit our patients. Dermatology has made great progress over the past 10 years. We have new understandings of disease mechanisms and new treatments have been developed for many difficult diseases, transforming our ability to help our patients. The APD shepherded these changes through the efforts of our membership.

The APD Annual Meeting offers something for everyone involved in academic dermatology. The two-day meeting includes concurrent breakout specialty tracks designed for department/division chairs, residency and fellowship program directors and coordinators, the dermatology teachers exchange group, dermatologic surgeons, pediatric dermatologists, and dermatology administrators.
 News & Highlights
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
"Dermatology Teachers Faculty Development: What's the BFD (Brief Faculty Development)?"

The APD, under the coordination of Erik Stratman, MD 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.