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AACD Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, November 5, 2026 
San Diego, California

The AACD Annual Meeting is the only in-person event dedicated entirely to academic cosmetic dermatology. At this meeting, AACD members bring their dermatology residents and fellows to network, brainstorm ways of elevating resident education in cosmetic and laser dermatology, and learn about the latest innovations in this field.

 

Agenda

6 PM: Cocktail hour and networking with industry

7 PM: Welcome

Murad Alam, MD, MBA, MSCI

Bianca Kang, MD

7:05 PM: Leadership transitions 

Kathleen Suozzi, MD 

Yakir Levin, MD, PhD

7:15-7:25 PM: Society update

Gabriella Alvarez, MD

7:25-7:35 PM: Product theater 

7:35-7:45 PM: Faculty lecture

7:45-8:15 PM: Award ceremony

8:30-9:30 PM: Small group discussions 

10 PM: Event concludes

 

 

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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.