AAD honors 2026 Gold Medal recipient
Dr. Lim accepted the esteemed award for the impact he’s made on the field of dermatology.
During Friday’s Opening Ceremony, Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD, was honored as the 2026 Gold Medal recipient. Dr. Lim is senior vice president of academic affairs at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. Previously, he served as the C.S. Livingood Chair and chairman of the department of dermatology.
Dr. Lim is a leading international expert on photodermatology and vitiligo, both in academia and clinical research. He established a robust clinical and laboratory research program at Henry Ford Health and advanced the understanding and treatment of pigmentary conditions, especially in people with skin of color. Dr. Lim has published more than 700 articles and edited 11 textbooks with over 41,000 citations in Google Scholar. He has been cited by expertscape.com as the world’s top-rated expert on sunscreen.
The Gold Medal is the AAD’s highest award and is presented on a very selective basis to acknowledge outstanding and exceptional service in the field of dermatology. Gold Medal recipients are selected by the president of the Academy and automatically become honorary members.
“I believe my greatest contribution to dermatology has been educating the next generation of dermatologists. My work has contributed to the enhancement and dissemination of photodermatology knowledge of all skin types,” Dr. Lim said.
