History

      The North American Clinical Dermatologic Society is a not for profit organization and was founded in 1959. It was conceived by Charles Oclassen and a group of dermatologists who met in the Westwood hospitality suite during an American Academy of Dermatology meeting in the era when the annual AAD meeting was held in Chicago in the month of December. They envisioned the formation of a group that would emphasize education primarily focused on clinical dermatology and would incorporate visits to academic centers worldwide. Over fifty years the NACDS has grown into a vibrant, thriving association of board certified dermatologists and dermatopahtologists who share a common interest in the practice of dermatology and high quality CME.  Meetings have been held in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.  Being a small organization of physicians who share a passion for dermatotology members of the NACDS enjoy the benefits of good fellowship, develop long standing relationships with colleagues in private practice and academic medicine and share great travel experiences. New members are welcome and may join through sponsorship of existing members.

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