DAAG

1. Provide a forum of networking opportunities for the exchange of information to promote dermatology education, research, patient care, and service
   • Peer participation in development of annual program and other educational/networking venues.
   • Further develop other communication tools (i.e. listserv, blog, LinkedIn)
   • Roundtable discussion at the annual meeting
2. Share best practices and lessons learned to promote dermatology education, research, patient care, and service
   • Develop a central web page for shared documents on topics of mutual interest
   • Share academic specific experiences/issues/outcomes through the annual meeting, website, and list-serves or other venues
   • Specific topic speakers, presentations and roundtable discussions at the annual meeting
3. Receive updates on current and pending legislation and regulations regarding academic dermatology
   • Updates through communication tools
   • Speakers and presentations from legislative and regulatory bodies at annual meeting
4. Develop a better understanding of issues faced by Chairs/Chiefs/Education Directors
   • Attendance at annual meeting
   • Post presentations from meetings on website
   • Encourage exchange of information; promote discussion and development of strategies with the Chairs around issues presented at the annual meeting
5. Educational opportunities for the administrator to enhance their skills
   • Provide resources through communication tools
   • Speakers and presentations on leadership, professionalism, and management at annual meeting
6. Growth of membership
   • Outreach to academic programs not currently participating