Featured Dermatology Society: American Academy of Dermatology AAD
Danette Bentley, MD, FAAD, Deputy Chair of the AAD Young Physicians Committee shares how the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is an integral part of the field of dermatology.
Explain briefly what the AAD does?
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is the largest organization in dermatology and it represents the majority of practicing dermatologists in the United States and international …
Danette Bentley, MD, FAAD, Deputy Chair of the AAD Young Physicians Committee shares how the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is an integral part of the field of dermatology.
Explain briefly what the AAD does?
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is the largest organization in dermatology and it represents the majority of practicing dermatologists in the United States and international … Continue reading "Featured Dermatology Society: American Academy of Dermatology AAD"
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