Individual awards
Master Dermatologist Award
This award recognizes an Academy member who, throughout the span of his or her career, has made significant contributions to the specialty of dermatology, as well as to the leadership and/or educational programs of the AAD.
Warren Heymann, MD, FAAD
Thomas G. Pearson, Ed. D. Memorial Education Award
This award recognizes a member of the Academy who has advanced the organization’s education mission through significant contribution of time, development of educational programs, coordination of educational activities, and more.
William D. James, MD, FAAD
Advocate of the Year Award
Each year the AADA recognizes outstanding grassroots advocacy efforts.
Rachel Kyllo, MD, FAAD
Young Investigators Award
Each year the Academy recognizes outstanding basic, translational, and clinical research by young dermatology investigators in the United States and Canada.
Leandra A. Barnes, MD, FAAD
Benjamin Nanes, MD, PhD, FAAD
Yevgeniy Semenov, MD, MS, FAAD
William D. James, MD Mentor of the Year Award
This award recognizes and celebrates Academy members who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to mentoring.
Jean L. Bolognia, MD, FAAD
Innovations in Quality Improvement Award
The AAD offers financial support to residents engaged in quality improvement projects that help meet requirements for ACGME accreditation.
Thy Huynh, MD, FAAD
Resident Quality Improvement Award
Tracey Otto, MD, MS
Gabriella Paquette, MD
Ariel Park, MD
Riyad N.H. Seervai, MD, PhD
Caroline Starling, MD
Andrew Tran, MD
Grace Wei, MD, MPH, MSc
Sarah Williamson, MD
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