Announcements

Dr. Heymann Named ABD Board of Directors President

The new officers and members-elect begin their terms July 1, 2025. Read More

Jul 1

CLIA Lab Director Qualifications Amended to Include ABD-Certified Dermatologists

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services amends qualifications for Laboratory Directors to include ABD certification. Read More

Jun 25

ABD Responds to New CLIA Lab Director Qualifications

The ABD has reached out to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, objecting to new lab director qualifications that would seriously limit dermatologists' ability to care for patients. Read More

Apr 14

Apply by May 16 for 2025 ABD MDS Subspecialty Exam

2025 is the last year for the Practice Pathway. Future MDS applicants must have completed an MSDO fellowship. Read More

Apr 2

2025 Deadlines for International Pathway

Internationally trained dermatology faculty members may declare their intent to apply for ABD certification April 7-11. Read More

Mar 27

Application Period Now Open for ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

The American Board of Dermatology invites qualifying dermatologists to apply for the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program by June 23. Read More

Mar 25

2024 Year in Review: Reporting Strategic Progress

The American Board of Dermatology has posted its 2024 in Review which describes how the ABD is accomplishing its strategic goals. Read More

Feb 14

2024 Newly Certified Dermatopathologists

33 new dermatopathologists certified in 2024 Read More

Dec 5

2024 Newly Certified Pediatric Dermatologists

Posted December 2, 2024 Read More

Dec 2

2024 Newly Certified Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Diplomates

Posted November 14, 2024 Read More

Nov 14

2024 APPLIED Exam Results

570 physicians passed the American Board of Dermatology APPLIED Exam in 2024. Read More

Sep 17

Dr. Nambudiri Named ABD’s 2024 ABMS Visiting Scholar

Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, MPH, EdM, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Internal Medicine at Harvard Medical School, has been named the American Board of Dermatology’s 2024 ABMS Visiting Scholar. Read More

Sep 23

New Faces on the ABD Board of Directors

Meet the ABD's new Board of Directors President, Director-elect, and Young Diplomate Observer. Read More

Jul 1

Internationally Trained Faculty May Now Declare Intent to Apply for Certification

Internationally trained dermatology faculty members may now declare their intent to pursue the ABD’s new pathway to certification. Read More

Jul 1

MDS Practice Pathway Ends in 2025

The Practice Pathway to qualify for the MDS Subspecialty Exam ends with the 2025 administration. Read More

Apr 11

2023 Year in Review: Minding the Gap

The American Board of Dermatology has posted its 2023 Year in Review. The articles in this report focus on ways the ABD is accomplishing its strategic goals. Read More

Feb 1

ABD Announces Pathway to Certification for Internationally Trained Faculty

Internationally trained dermatologists practicing at an academic institution in the U.S. or Canada may now have a pathway to become certified by the ABD. Read More

Feb 5

Dermatology-Focused Training for DEA Registration Available in March 2024

ABD’s new practice improvement activities may be the easiest and most relevant way to meet DEA education requirements. Read More

Feb 1

ABD Board of Directors Seeks Young Diplomate Observer Applications

The ABD invites dermatologists initially certified between 2019-2023 to apply for the Young Diplomate Observer position on the ABD Board of Directors. Read More

Jan 12

Dr. Heinecke Named ABD’s First ABMS Visiting Scholar

Gillian Heinecke, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, SSM Health/Saint Louis University, has been named the American Board of Dermatology’s first ABMS Visiting Scholar. Read More

Sep 14

Dr. Stratman Joins ABD Executive Team

Erik Stratman, MD, has been named Associate Executive Director for Continuous Program Improvement and Research. Read More

Jul 12

ABD Invites Qualifying Dermatology Researchers to Apply for the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

The application date for this research grant is June 18. Learn what kinds of research topics the ABD might fund. Read More

Apr 25

Health Care Leadership and Management Subspecialty Approved by ABMS

The ABD is one of 13 ABMS Member Boards whose diplomates can pursue this subspecialty certification. Read More

Apr 26

Expanded Access to Journal Articles through CertLink

Diplomates' request for access to articles results in new CertLink Library Read More

Feb 5

ABD Directors Approve Strategic Plan, Update Mission, Vision Statements

The ABD's new strategic plan focuses on advancing excellence and promoting distinction in dermatologic care. Read More

Jan 25

Moise Levy, MD, Begins Term as President of ABD Board of Directors

Moise Levy, MD, of Austin, TX, heads the Board of Directors through June 2023 Read More

Jan 24

2022 ABD Annual Report

The ABD's year in review -- 2022 Read More

Dec 16

MOC is now CCP

To support the philosophy of lifelong learning promoted by the American Board of Dermatology's continuing certification process, we have updated references throughout ABDerm.org. Read More

Nov 11

The American Board of Medical Specialties Affirms Support of Member Boards’ Diplomates Providing Medical Care Based upon the Standards of Their Specialty

ABMS issues statement of support for physicians upholding specialty-based standards of care. Read More

Nov 18

Sign up for CertLink Now through Nov. 15

Sign up for CertLink now through Nov. 15 Read More

Oct 3

ABMS Statements Issued

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has issued statements on gun violence and legislative interference in medicine. Read More

Jul 1

ABD 2021 Annual Report

Your ABD Executive Team is proud to share 2021 accomplishments. Read More

Dec 22

ABD Endorses ABMS Continuing Certification Standards

ABD leaders will explore how Dermatology’s continuing certification program can evolve further, guided by the ABMS standards. Read More

Nov 3

ABD Statement on COVID-19 Misinformation

The ABD affirms the professional responsibility of all physicians to base medical recommendations on the best available scientific evidence. Read More

Oct 18

ABD Statement on Social Justice

ABD Statement on Social Justice Read More

Apr 16

ABD Statement on Diversity

ABD Statement on Diversity Read More

Mar 2

New Executive Leadership Team - July 2021

New Executive Leadership Team - July 2021 Read More

Jan 28

ABD Statement on Racial Justice

The ABD unites with our diplomates and the medical community to unequivocally condemn racism in all its forms. Read More

Jun 9

A Message from New ABD Executive Director, Dr. Randall K. Roenigk

My first official day as Executive Director of the ABD was July 1, 2021.... Read More

Jul 15

ABD Invites Qualifying Dermatologists to Apply for the Visiting Scholars Program

Early career physicians, junior faculty, fellows, residents, and others are eligible to apply for a $15,000 award to support research. Read More

Apr 11

New Faces on the ABD Board of Directors

New directors, including a public representative, were elected in June. Read More

Jun 28

MOC Requirements Deferred in response to COVID-19

Click for details about the changes to MOC for 2020... Read More

Mar 27

Impact of COVID-19 on Dermatology Resident Education

Impact of COVID-19 on Dermatology Resident Education: March 6, 2020 Read More

Mar 6

New Focused Practice Improvement Library

A new and improved fPI library is available for diplomates... Read More

Mar 18

Draft Standards for Continuing Certification - ABMS Call for Comments

Draft Standards for Continuing Certification - ABMS Call for Comments Read More

Apr 20

CertLink Enhancement!

CertLink Enhancement: Single Sign On (SSO) Read More

Feb 6

ABD Statement on Physician Assistant Certification

ABD Statement on Physician Assistant Certification Read More

Oct 11