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The AAD Annual Meeting has a full offering for its dermatology residents.
Residents attending the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting have much to look forward to in Denver, with dedicated symposiums, courses, forums, and events for its upcoming leaders. Register today and add the following highlights to your schedule.
View the tailored guide for Residents and Young Physicians.
Thursday, March 26
AAD Career Insights & Employment Fair | 2-5:30 p.m.
Residents are invited to attend this unique event where they can discuss impactful career insights with experts and network with potential employers looking to hire. Learn more about the fair and register today.
Friday, March 27
C002 – Conquer the Boards: Core Exam & Review | 9 a.m.-noon
C006 – Conquer the Boards: Applied Exam & Review | 1-4 p.m.
These Certification Exam Prep Courses allow residents to gain first-hand experience with the Core and Applied exams. Registered attendees will take a simulated, at-home, shortened version of the American Board of Dermatology exams, and experts will review the answers during the Annual Meeting sessions. Each course is approved by the ABD for up to 30 Continuing Certification Program (CCP) Component 2 Self-Assessment points.
Saturday, March 28
F022 – Structure and Function of the Skin: Development, Cell Biology, and Skin Structure | 9-11 a.m.
Get a high-yield, clinically relevant overview of basic science and immunology concepts essential to understanding and managing dermatologic conditions.
S022 – Residents and Fellows Symposium | 9 a.m.-noon
Learn about groundbreaking research performed by dermatology residents and fellows and see who will be awarded this year’s Everett C. Fox, MD, Memorial Lectureship.
S031 – Resident Jeopardy | 1-4 p.m.
Join your colleagues and team up against other residents in this always popular, fun, and engaging game show. The deadline to register your team is Friday, Feb. 20. Learn more about the event and sign up now.
S037 – Boards Blitz | 1-4 p.m.
Take part in this interactive session, which provides tips and tricks for identifying and answering questions on the digital image portion of the ABD certification/recertification exams.
F046 – Dermatology Teachers Exchange Group | 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Review current practices and exchange ideas in the semiannual assembly of the DTEG.
Sunday, March 29
F059 – Beyond the Boards | 1-3 p.m.
Discover approaches for post-residency certification requirements from early-career dermatology leaders.
F060 – Young Physician Pearls and Pitfalls: A Survival Guide for the First 10 Years | 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Explore aspects of academic and private practice careers, professional possibilities beyond the walls of clinical medicine, and personal leadership development opportunities.
Residents may also attend all or part of the Gross and Microscopic Symposium, which occurs Friday and Saturday in four sessions (S011, S013, S026, and S033).
