Medical Dermatology Society Conference
This is a place for the Members of Medical Dermatology Society to Share their cases.
About the Society
Members of the Medical Dermatology Society (MDS) represent the heart and soul of our specialty: Medical Dermatology. The MDS is made up of the thought leaders of clinical dermatology and the teachers of the next generation of practicing dermatologists. Our members include academicians, private practitioners, and resident physicians. We specialize in the care of patients with serious dermatologic diseases. Our mission is to improve the care of patients with these conditions
Society encourages dermatologists to pursue a career in medical dermatology by:
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Encouraging resident presentations at our Annual Meeting.
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Developing Advanced Medical Dermatology Rotations for residents to work with experts in our field across the country.
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Encouraging dermatology programs to sponsor 5-year combined Internal Medicine/Dermatology training programs.
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Coordinating and providing lectures and sessions on medical dermatology topics at major dermatology meetings.
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Continuing collaboration with the Dermatology Foundation regarding the Medical Dermatology Career Development Award.
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Providing lectures, discussions and case presentations at the annual Medical Dermatology Society Meeting.
Join the MDS!
Medical Dermatology Society membership is open to all academic dermatologists, office or hospital based practicing dermatologists, and dermatological researchers who have a focus of interest in medical dermatology who are certified by the American Board of Dermatology or have received specialty certification in dermatology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or a comparable national organization.
Residents who join the MDS are exempt from dues.
Click here to apply for membership online
Click here to download a printable application.
MDS Directory of Officers, Directors and Committees
Officers
Martin Weinstock, MD, President, 2008-2010
Marta Petersen, MD, President-Elect, 2008-2010
Lindy Fox, MD, Secretary-Treasurer, 2009-2012
Directors
Kim Bohjanen, MD, 2006-2010
Janet Fairley, MD, 2006-2011
Russell Hall, MD, 2009-2014
Michael Heffernan, MD, 2008-2013
Youn Kim, MD, 2007-2012
Committee on Finance
Kim Bohjanen, MD, Chair
William Abramovits, MD, 2007-2010
Jonathan Cotliar, MD, 2008-2011
Michelle Pelle, MD, 2009-2012
Committee on Membership
Janet Fairley, MD, Chair
Edward Cowen, MD, 2009-2012
Dedee Murrell, MD, 2006-2009
Abby VanVoorhees, MD, 2007-2010
Aisha Sethi, MD, 2008-2011
Committee on Education and Programs
Michael Heffernan, MD, Chair
Youn Kim, MD, Vice Chair
Takashi Hashimoto, MD, 2008-2011
Carrie Kovarik, MD, 2009-20121
Jonelle McDonnell, MD, 2007-2010
Dedee Murrell, MD, 2008-2011
Pranav Sheth, MD, 2007-2010
Administrative Office:
Medical Dermatology Society
526 Superior Avenue East, Suite 540 Cleveland, OH 44114-1900
Tel:216-579-9300
Email: Robyn Cipolletti