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JOIN the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

For more than 50 years, ASDS has represented dermatologic surgeons – cosmetic, general, reconstructive and Mohs – as the true skin experts.

ASDS membership is the single, most powerful means to:

Access the insights and expertise of the dermatologic surgery community.

  • Stand out as an expert.
  • Learn the latest techniques to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Protect your practice and advance the specialty through continuing education, advocacy and public branding initiatives.
  • Connect you to resources that deliver results and help you succeed today and into the future.

RENEW Your ASDS/A Membership

How to Renew Your ASDS/A Membership

  1. Click here or “Member Login” located in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Enter your Member ID and Password. If you do not have this, please click on “Retrieve Username” or “Reset Password.”
  3. In the section labeled, “2024 ASDS / ASDSA Membership Renewal,” click on “Pay online now or print invoice.”
  4. Review your invoice and click on “Pay Dues Now.”
  5. You may make a tax-deductible donation to the DermaSurgery Advancement Fund. If you do not wish to donate, click on “Skip.”
  6. Enter your credit card information and click the “Pay” button.

Call ASDS Membership at 847-956-0900 for assistance or to pay over the phone.

How ASDS/A Membership Impacts Dermatologists’ Careers

REINSTATE Your ASDS Membership

Former ASDS members who have let their membership lapse can easily reinstate by paying the current year’s membership dues. Membership support of ASDS/A is immeasurable in enhancing our commitment to promoting the expertise of board-certified dermatologists all year long and ensuring policymakers are protecting your patients and your specialty by providing a unified voice on critical issues. ASDS membership is the go-to resource to stay informed and keep you at the top of your profession. Membership includes a complimentary subscription to the acclaimed Dermatologic Surgery journal (a $571 value), among many other benefits.

Membership requirements must be met, per the ASDS/A Bylaws, to be accepted back into active membership. The ASDS Membership department will contact you if additional documentation is required. 

Please contact ASDS membership via email at membership@asds.net  or call 847-956-0900 with any questions or if you need assistance.

How to Reinstate Your ASDS Membership

  1. Click on “Member Profile” located in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Enter your Member ID and Password. If you do not have this please click on “Retriever Username” or “Reset Password.”
  3. Review your membership information. Please update your information if it is incorrect by clicking “Edit.”
  4. Scroll down and click on “Reinstate.”
  5. It will ask “Are you sure you want to reinstate this membership?” Click "Yes" to proceed.
  6. Click "Pay" to proceed to checkout to reinstate your membership
  7. Enter in your credit card information and click the “Pay” button.
  8. Once processed, which takes a day or two, your ASDS membership will be active.

 

Which Member Type Are You?

FELLOW

  • Certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Resides in the United States or Canada
  • $725 USD annually

Apply

INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING FELLOW

  • Physician in good standing with at least three years specializing in dermatology
  • Resides outside of the United States and Canada
  • $600 USD annually

Apply

INTERNATIONAL ONLINE CORRESPONDING FELLOW

  • Resides in countries defined by the World Bank as low income or lower-middle income economies pay $150 USD annually.
  • Dermatologic Surgery journal online access only
  • $300 USD annually if not a low or lower-middle income country in the current year.

Apply

ASSOCIATE

  • Physician in good standing
  • Resides in the United States or Canada
  • Three years of experience specializing in the practice of dermatology or is a teacher or graduate student of dermatology; and who meets or is pursing
  • Membership dues annually, vary by years of residency

Apply

RESIDENT

  • Resides in the United States, Canada or Internationally.
  • Enrolled in an approved dermatology residency training program
  • Complimentary membership

Contact Membership or 1-847-956-0900 to obtain your member ID number and log-in information.

Learn more about Resident benefits

ADJUNCT

  • An individual who works for an organization that supplies products and/or services to the dermatology / dermatologic surgery market and who is not directly involved in patient care
  • $725 USD annually

Apply

 

Application Process

  1. Complete and submit the ASDS membership application and $95 USD non-refundable application fee.
  2. Submit three valid endorsement letters from current ASDS Fellows, one of whom must reside in your city, state or province. If you are an AAD member or a Corresponding Fellow applicant, only one endorsement letter is required.
  3. Corresponding Fellow applicants must also provide proof of dermatology certification (in English) from country in which they are practicing.
  4. Pay ASDS membership dues.

For additional information, please contact ASDS membership.