Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (mentee)

The Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (ADLP) is a comprehensive program that requires a full-year commitment.

By applying for this program, you are agreeing to participate in all programs and activities as outlined below:

• Attend on-site meetings, including:

  • The 2026 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, Sunday, March 29, from 2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT

  • The 2026 Leadership Forum in Itasca, Illinois, from Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17 (Arrival on Thursday evening, May 14)

    • Program Fee: $250
      Leadership Forum participants are required to pay a program fee of $250. The Academy covers the remaining costs for all sessions and workshops, travel, lodging, and on-site meals. This fee is non-refundable.

  • The 2026 Innovation Academy, New York, New York, Friday, July 17 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET

• Develop a relationship with the mentor you have selected to assist, advise, and guide you throughout the year

Eligibility for mentees

• Must be a member of the AAD in good standing

• Must have completed at least three years in post-dermatology training

• Must be devoting at least 75% of your professional time to academics and have a strong commitment to the field

• Must be nine years or less since completing terminal residency or fellowship training

• Must have completed residency training in dermatology or a fellowship in a dermatology subspecialty (dermatopathology)

• Selections will be disclosed in November