The American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (AAVD) was founded in 1964 in order to further scientific progress in veterinary and comparative dermatology. The AAVD does this by:
Coordinating and funding research in veterinary dermatology.
Providing an exclusive organization for dedicated individuals who devote professional activity to research, teaching, or practice of skin diseases of animals.
Furthering dermatologic education by providing meetings, seminars, and courses where results of advanced studies in dermatology are presented.
Publishing the Derm Dialogue, a newsletter sent to all AAVD members.
Membership in the AAVD is open to all veterinarians who are interested in veterinary dermatology. Memberships shall be approved by the Executive Board.
Affiliate Membership is open to non-veterinarians who are interested in veterinary dermatology. Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Student membership categories are also available. Student membership is available to students in matriculated degree programs only. Affiliate, Veterinary Technician, and Veterinary Student memberships shall be approved by the Executive Board and do not have the right to vote or hold office.
Veterinary Student and Technician Memberships are $50 annually. Standard Membership is $100 annually.
All applications must include an application fee of $25.00, paid by credit card or check. Checks must be in U. S. dollars, drawn on a U. S. bank or institution, payable to the AAVD. Applications must be received by the last day of the last month before the annual AAVD meeting each spring, in order to be considered for membership that year. Applicants will be informed of their membership standing following that meeting. Membership is not effective until the new member has made full payment of annual dues for the year that AAVD membership was granted.
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