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Membership in the North American Clinical Dermatologic Society is by invitation and is open to board certified (or international equivalent) dermatologists and dermatopathologists. We rely on the recommendations of our members. The Society has an annual meeting, often in the spring, at an interesting travel destination which offers both an educational and a travel experience. If you are possibly interested in attending the annual meeting, please fill out this initial interest application and list your sponsor(s), (a member of the NACDS) or contact the Membership Director, Dr. Howland Hartley, at info@nacdsderm.com for more information.

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We are a group of dermatologists who enjoy travel and each other. We generally earn about 12 hours of CME on our trips. We choose an international destination at least one year in advance to help with long range planning. The process of becoming a member of NACDS can be a little confusing. The process starts with you contacting us expressing your interest in traveling with us at our upcoming annual meeting. You then submit an application and necessary fees for the trip. We request two letters of recommendation from current members. If you don’t know two members we will help you. You then become an INVITED COLLEAGUE and enjoy all the benefits of membership while on the trip. You will get to know the group and the group will get to know you. We vote on new members at the end of the annual meeting each spring/summer when you will become an official NACDS MEMBER.

If you would like to attend the next meeting and be considered for membership, please do the following:

1. Complete the membership application and submit (upload) your CV. Please be sure to include preferred mailing address, email address, phone number, significant other.

2. Identify one or two current members who could sponsor your application. If you don’t know anyone in NACDS we will help you find sponsors.

3. Complete the NACDS meeting registration form online through the website. If you prefer you may print (2025 form) | (2026 form)and send the completed form with required fees to NACDS treasurer Dr. Sarah Porkka at nacdstreasurer1@gmail.com.

4. The registration fee helps to cover expenses for lecture venues, additional transportation, etc. Each traveler must be registered including spouse, significant other, children, etc.

5. Contact our travel agent Ms. Jodi Murphy at nacds@cruiseandtravelpartners.com. Travel fees are paid directly to her company. Jodi always travels with us and can answer all your questions about trip logistics.

6. Please consider sharing your knowledge with the group by offering to give a short lecture presentation (20 mins) during the meeting. The meeting environment is friendly and non-judgmental. Contact Scientific Program Director Dr. Mark Valentine to discuss at mark1105@aol.com.

Membership Application

If desired, you may write “See CV” for any information that is included on your submitted CV. 

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