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If you are ready to be part of our growing community, we welcome your application! Membership applications are approved first by the Membership Committee and then by the Board of Directors. During the application process, all applicants are considered members for purposes of applying for grants and attending WDS events.

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Any physician maintaining a current certification in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, a United States equivalent (i.e., Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology), or an international licensing equivalent. Physician members shall enjoy rights and privileges of membership. Membership dues for Physician Members are $225 USD annually.

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Any physician of good standing who has successfully completed training in an accredited dermatology program but is not yet certified in dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology, a United States/Canadian equivalent (i.e.,Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology), or an international licensing equivalent. Associate Members shall have all of the rights of active members, except the right to hold elective office. Membership in this category is limited to no more than 5 years post-residency. Membership dues for Associate Members are $225 USD annually.

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Any physician who is currently participating in an Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited dermatology training program, or international equivalent. Resident/Fellow Members shall enjoy all the rights and privileges in the Society, except the right to vote or hold elective office.

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A company or organization supporting the advancement of dermatology through research, product development, education, or services. The Corporate Member must designate a primary liaison to the Society and enroll at least one individual as a Corporate Representative Member. Corporate Membership dues contribute to the overall Corporate Partnership levels. Corporate Members cannot hold elected office or vote in WDS elections. Dues for Corporate Members are $350 annually.

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Any individual that has made significant contributions to the field of dermatology shall be granted Affiliate Membership upon recommendation and approval of the Board of Directors. Affiliate Members shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of membership in the Society. Affiliate Members may be non-dermatologist physicians, PhD holders, or other scientists, Affiliate Members cannot hold elected office or vote. Member dues for Affiliate Members are $225 USD annually.

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Membership in the category of WDS/IWDS is open to dermatologists who reside in India and who are certified in dermatology by a non-US or non-Canadian board or who satisfy the approximate equivalent requirements for certification by the American Board of Dermatology or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Joint Members are eligible to serve on WDS committees, be mentors, submit articles and be considered for scientific events.  Joint Members are eligible to vote, but are not eligible to hold office.  Joint members must observe all WDS and Indian WDS bylaws/administrative regulations(h) Membership dues for Joint WDS/Indian Members are $150 USD annually.
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All International Dermatology Members receive all electronic information and correspondence with the WDS but do not receive any materials in printed form. International Dermatology Members shall be physicians who are certified in dermatology by a non-US or non-Canadian board or its licensing equivalent OR who satisfy educational or professional requirements approximately equivalent to the requirements for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. International Dermatology Members may include physicians who do not reside in the US / Canada who are certified by the American Board of Dermatology or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Membership dues for International Dermatology Members are $50 USD annually.
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All International Dermatology Resident Members receive electronic communications from the WDS but do not receive any materials in printed form. International Dermatology Resident Members shall be any physicians who are currently residents and who are certified in dermatology by a non-US or non-Canadian board or its licensing equivalent OR who satisfy educational or professional requirements approximately equivalent to certification requirements for the American Board of Dermatology or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. International Dermatology Resident Members may include residents who do not reside in the US / Canada who meet membership requirements. Membership dues for International Dermatology Resident Members are $25 annually.
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Individual(s) employed by a Corporate Member organization. Corporate Representative Members are eligible to serve on committees, task forces, or working groups but they are not eligible to vote or hold elective office. Membership dues for Corporate Representative Members are $350 annually.
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