AACD Competitors

The American Academy of Dermatology is a non-profit medical specialty association founded in 1938. The work we do on behalf of our members, their patients, and the public is guided by our mission to promote leadership in dermatology and excellence in patient care through education, research and advocacy. With over 200 employees, we support the largest, most influential and representative dermatology group in the United States. With a membership of more than 20,500, the AAD represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States, as well as a growing number of international dermatologists. The AAD is committed to advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin. The American Academy of Dermatology Association is the sister organization to the AAD, and is the resource for government affairs as well as health policy and practice information for dermatologists. It plays a major role in formulating policies that can enhance the quality of dermatologic care. Specialty: Promoting leadership in dermatology and excellence in patient care through education, research and advocacy. Website: http://www.aad.org/ Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Type: Nonprofit Headquarters: Rosemont, IL United States Company Size: 51-200 employees Founded: 1938 To learn more about the Academy please visit our website at www.aad.org, or follow us on these social media outlets: - Facebook (www.facebook.com/aadskin) - Twitter (www.twitter.com/AADskin) - Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/AADskin) - Instagram (www.instagram.com/aadskin1) - GlassDoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-American-Academy-of-Dermatology-EI_IE366697.11,42.htm

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the Society represents 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States, and more than 11,000 plastic surgeons worldwide – making ASPS a global institution and leading authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The ASPS mission is to advance quality care for plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery. To support its members in the provision of excellent patient care, ASPS will provide education, advocacy, practice support and enhanced public awareness of the value of plastic surgery, while fostering the highest professional, ethical and quality standards. The Society is a strong advocate for patient safety and requires its members to operate in accredited surgical facilities that have passed rigorous external review of equipment and staffing.

Dermatologic surgery is one of the most progressive medical subspecialties in the U.S. Founded in 1970, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and its more than 6,400 members are at the forefront of the development of safe, in-office procedures to maintain the health and beauty of the skin.