Updates
AAD Annual Meeting 2026 — March 6–10, Washington, DC · Regional Scientific Meeting & Skin Expo — Aqua Turf Club · 2026 Legislative Priorities — now available · Contact Debbie Osborn to register for upcoming meetings · Doctor's Day at the Capitol — Legislative Office Building, Hartford · AAD Annual Meeting 2026 — March 6–10, Washington, DC · Regional Scientific Meeting & Skin Expo — Aqua Turf Club · 2026 Legislative Priorities — now available · Contact Debbie Osborn to register for upcoming meetings · Doctor's Day at the Capitol — Legislative Office Building, Hartford ·
The Professional Society for Connecticut's Dermatologists

Excellence in Dermatology,
Rooted in Connecticut

The Connecticut Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery serves the state's physicians through legislative advocacy, continuing education, and professional community.

Membership Information Upcoming Events
State & Federal
Legislative advocacy on behalf of members
CME & Research
Continuing education and clinical trial access
$175 – $450
Annual dues, tiered by years in practice

Promoting Quality & Excellence in Dermatologic Care

The Connecticut Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery was established to advance the practice of dermatology in Connecticut through education, research, and advocacy at the state and federal level.

The Society connects its members to national organizations, legislative processes, continuing medical education, and the broader professional community of dermatologists practicing across the state.

About the Society
  • Patients FirstCompassion, caring and listening are at the heart of delivering the highest-quality dermatologic care in Connecticut.
  • ProfessionalismAdhering to an uncompromising code of clinical and ethical standards set forth by the AMA and American Academy of Dermatology.
  • CollaborationWorking together with other medical specialty organizations with mutual respect, collegiality and transparency.
  • Lifelong LearningPursuing knowledge and continuous improvement through self-assessment and ongoing evaluation.
  • Social ResponsibilityCommunity leadership, volunteerism and stewardship in service of public health in Connecticut and beyond.

Meetings & Events

Upcoming
Regional Scientific Meeting & Skin Expo
Aqua Turf Club, Connecticut
The Society's signature scientific meeting and skin expo. Contact Debbie Osborn for registration, exhibitor, and sponsor information.
Contact to Register
Annual
Doctor's Day at the Capitol
Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
Connecticut dermatologists meet with state legislators on medical issues affecting dermatology practice in Connecticut.
Legislation & Advocacy
National
AAD Annual Meeting 2026
March 6–10, 2026 · Washington, DC
The American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting — the premier national conference for dermatologists.
AAD Website

Membership

Membership is open to board-certified and board-eligible dermatologists practicing in Connecticut. Dues are tiered by years in practice.

Regular Membership $450 / year
First Year in PracticeNew practitioners $175 / year
Second Year in Practice $260 / year
Third Year in Practice $350 / year
Senior MemberAge 67 or older, fewer than 20 hours per week $175 / year
Membership Application

Society Benefits

  • Access to the private member directory
  • Direct communication with the CTDS legislative lobbyist
  • CME lecture library and continuing education resources
  • Clinical trial listings and coordinator contact information
  • SMS and email alerts for meetings and legislative updates
  • Discounted registration at CTDS meetings
  • Legislative advocacy at the state and federal level
  • CTDS newsletters and archived society resources

National & State Organizations

The Society maintains active relationships with national dermatology organizations, providing members access to resources, meetings, and advocacy at every level.

AAD
American Academy of Dermatology
aad.org →
ASDS
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
asds.net →
CSMS
Connecticut State Medical Society
csms.org →
ACS
American Cancer Society — Skin Cancer
cancer.org →