I want to host a skin cancer screening event. Where do I start, and what kind of resources does the Academy offer?
Asked and Answered
March 1, 2019
How wonderful! Hosting a SPOT me® Skin Cancer Screening Program is a great way to show your commitment and passion to your local community and the specialty. Since 1985, dermatologists have made significant contributions to public health by conducting more than 2.8 million free skin cancer screenings, detecting more than 277,000 suspicious lesions and more than 30,500 suspected melanomas.
To get started, the AAD provides members with:
- Screening forms
- Skin cancer handouts
- Posters
- Promotion of your event on the AAD’s website and toll-free hotline
You can access your free screening resources at staging.aad.org/scs.
For more information on program guidelines, practical how-to’s on running a screening, common FAQs, photo waivers, volunteer attestation forms, and more, visit staging.aad.org/SkinCancerScreening. Happy screening!
