Academy Councils, Committees, and Task Forces
The 2027 online appointment application is now available
Members are essential to the success of our organization. Every year, hundreds of dermatologists serve the AAD/A through its governance structure which consists of councils, committees, and task forces.
Click here to apply by May 31, 2026If you are a Resident graduating after May 31, please email Jada Chandler at jchandler@aad.org before you complete an application.
Recommendations
We have streamlined the recommendation process. Each applicant now has a unique link, found on their application, for others to submit recommendations on their behalf. To submit a recommendation, ask the applicant for their link. Recommendations are required for residents and strongly encouraged for members.
Select a subject below to learn more about Councils, Committees, and Task Forces (CCTFs).
Essential resources for those serving on CCTFs.
List of the CCTFs within the Academy’s governance structure.
See competencies important to the success of Academy governance.
See an orientation document for the chair & deputy chair.
See an orientation document for new CCTF members.
Find members of a CCTF or view mission statements.
Complete or update your disclosure of outside interests statement.
Access the guide to understanding parliamentary procedure.
See members and board meeting minutes.
For any governance-related questions, please email Jada Chandler at jchandler@aad.org. You can also see additional non-governance serving opportunities.
To learn more about Expert Resource Groups (ERGs), please email Sameer Malik at smalik@aad.org and David Castillo at dcastillo@aad.org. You can also see the ERG Policies and Procedures (PDF).
