Leadership Forum
The Leadership Forum is designed for new and emerging physicians who are ready to take the next step in their careers. At the Forum, you’ll learn vital skills to help you become a more effective leader and increase your leadership presence in professional organizations.
You can then leverage those skills in a variety of practical settings, from managing staff to working with members of the care team to responding to unexpected circumstances. One weekend at the Leadership Forum brings together senior leaders and participants and will equip you to continue to grow professionally long after you’ve left.
Applications for the 2027 Leadership Forum will open July 2026
Eligibility
Must be a member of the AAD in good standing
Must have completed at least one year of post-dermatology residency or fellowship training
Must be eight years or less since completing terminal residency or fellowship training
Must not have attended a Leadership Forum in the past
Program fee: Participants selected are required to pay a non-refundable program fee of $250. The Academy covers the remaining costs for all sessions and workshops, travel, lodging, and on-site meals.
Getting started
The Academy offers a variety of opportunities for you to showcase your skills. Your leadership will help protect the future of the specialty and raise public awareness of the importance of board-certified dermatologic care.
Get startedRecognize one’s communication and leadership styles and strengths
Enhance skills in effective conflict management, negotiation, and public speaking
Identify strategies for building and managing staff and care teams, including coaching and performance management
Recognize that leadership is a lifelong learning process and depends on a growth mindset and self-awareness
Increase resilience as a leader through empowerment, work-life integration, and wellness strategies
Gain insights into your own leadership style
Discover how to leverage your leadership strengths to become a stronger leader
Enhance your communication skills
Curate staff and care team management strategies
Learn how to respond to unexpected changes in the moment
Learn how to minimize the negative energy of peer-to-peer conflict
Develop an action plan for getting involved following the Forum
Enjoy an invaluable peer-to-peer learning experience and networking opportunities
Turn a short weekend commitment into a lifetime of knowledge and skill application
For more information, contact Kari Webb at kwebb@aad.org or call (847) 240-1030.
