Aims of the AACD
AACD Annual Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026Coasterra
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
2025 SPONSORS
2024 SPONSORS
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.