The APD Annual Meeting is a two-day CME activity providing sessions that focus on problems and solutions related to success in academic dermatology. This meeting serves as the central gathering place for sharing experiences and ideas, common interests and concerns, developing common solutions, and learning from one another. Plenary sessions are designed for all attendees. Breakout and concurrent specialty tracks are designed for specific sections.

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REGISTRATION FEES & SCHEDULE:

EARLY BIRD (before May 1, 2026)
Members: $445  | Non-members: $545

REGULAR/GENERAL (May 1 - August 31, 2026)

Members: $495 | Non-Members: $595 

LATE (September 1, 2026 & Beyond)

Members: $550 | Non-members: $650

Administrator: $335

Coordinator: $335
Resident/Physician-in-Training: $100 (program name required)
DTEG Presenter: N/A (special code required)

Hotel Information:

A reservation link will be sent once you register. 

Hotel group rates: $249++/night. 

Group rate is valid through Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 or until the block is full.

*NEW* this year

Thursday 10/8 Pre-Conference: GME Bootcamp or (Re)Bootcamp!

We invite all Program Directors and Program Coordinators from residencies and fellowships to join us on Thursday October 8 for dedicated program related to topics in graduate medical education as they impact dermatology. This session is especially encouraged for any program directors/APDs and program coordinators/managers who are new to dermatology residency or fellowship leadership as part of a "Bootcamp" introduction to dermatology GME as well as experienced leaders seeking to provide insights and understandings. Session content to be covered will include:

-Best practices for cultivating effective working relationships amongst program directors and coordinators

-Career development in GME for program directors and coordinators

-Key updates and challenges for resident recruitment

-Maintaining wellbeing amongst program leadership

Final session topics/agenda will be shared closer to the meeting, and optional social gatherings will follow the afternoon session

Tentative timing:

1:00 - 3:00 PM: Joint PD/PC Session
3:00 - 3:15 PM: Break
3:15 - 5:15 PM: PD/PC Separate Breakout Sessions

Registration Cancellation Policy:

By registering as a meeting attendee, I agree and adhere to all policies and regulations. I guarantee payment in full due to the amount indicated on the registration form. If for any reason, the meeting must be canceled, management is not liable for any costs other than attendee registration fees that are already pre-paid. If the date or location must be changed for any reasons beyond management's control, it is agreed that pre-paid registration fees are non-refundable as a date or location change will be provided. Should I decide to cancel this agreement and withdraw my registration, the refund/cancellation policy is as follows for registered attendees:

Cancellation 30+ days prior to meeting - 75% refund
Cancellation 29-15 days prior to meeting - 50% refund
Cancellation 14-11 days prior to meeting - 25% refund
Cancellation 10 days or less before meeting- NO REFUND

Industry Partners:
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