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Aims of the AACD

AACD Annual Meeting

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
Coasterra 
San Diego, California

The AACD Annual Meeting is the only in-person event dedicated entirely to academic cosmetic dermatology. AACD faculty members network, discuss how to elevate resident education in cosmetic and laser dermatology, and learn about the latest innovations in the field.

IMPORTANT FOR TRAINEES: All residents, fellows, and medical student attendees will participate in the complimentary Chemical Peel Training Session from 8:00-9:15 PM. This session replaces the faculty program during that time. Dinner and product included for trainees.

AGENDA

All attendees

7-8 PM: Cocktail hour and networking with industry

Faculty program

8 PM: Welcome

Murad Alam, MD, MBA, MSCI

Bianca Kang, MD

8:05 PM: Address from incoming President

Yakir Levin, MD, PhD

8:15-8:25 PM: Society update

Gabriella Alvarez, MD

8:25-8:35 PM: Product theater – Allergan Aesthetics

8:35-8:45 PM: Product theater – Canfield Scientific

8:45-9:15 PM: Faculty lecture – Laser assisted drug delivery

Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc

Jessica Labadie, MD

9:15-9:45 PM: Award ceremony 

10 PM: Event concludes

 

Required Trainee Program

Sponsored by CP Skin Health 

8PM: Trainees relocate to ballroom

8-9:15PM: Chemical peel session and dinner

• Chemical peel selection

• Patient evaluation

• Application techniques

• Post-procedure care

• Q&A with faculty

9:15PM: Training concludes

2026 SPONSORS

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2025 SPONSORS

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2024 SPONSORS

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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION

Attending and sponsoring the AACD Annual Meeting is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to influence the future of dermatology education. The meeting includes a one-hour “Networking with Industry” session, during which all attendees learn from and connect with our industry partners. This networking session is mandatory for all resident attendees, and we anticipate that all faculty attendees will join as well. Industry partners will engage with both cosmetic dermatology faculty, dermatology residents, and cosmetic dermatology fellows during the networking session and during small group discussions. These small groups, outlined in the meeting agenda, will directly impact the AACD’s efforts to shape dermatology resident education in the upcoming year.