Dermatology Foundation(DF)

Address: 1560 Sherman Ave., Ste. 870 Evanston, IL 60201-4808 USA
Contact Name: Benz, Sandra Rahn
Phone: (847) 328-2256
Fax: (847) 328-0509
Email: dfgen@dermatologyfoundation.org
URL: http://dermatologyfoundation.org

Founded: 1964
Members: 3,300
Staff: 4
Budget: $450,000

Description: Members of national and regional dermatological societies; board-certified dermatologists. Raises funds for the control of skin diseases through research, improved education, and better patient care. Stimulates interest of graduate physicians in academic dermatology. Supports basic and clinical investigations.

Awards: AWARDS: Clark W. Finnerud Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for an outstanding clinician and teacher in dermatology. * Physician Scientist Career Development Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: monetary. RECIPIENT: for a clinically-oriented investigator in the early stages of his/her academic career. * Practitioner of the Year Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for an outstanding practitioner. * Women's Health Research Career Development Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: monetary. RECIPIENT: for a strong commitment to skin research.

Publications: Dermatology Focus, quarterly. Newsletter. Covers membership activities. Includes research articles and lists recipients of foundation awards, fellowships and grants. ALTERNATE FORMATS: online. * Progress in Dermatology, quarterly. Bulletin. Contains research reports. PRICE: included in membership dues. * Stewardship Report, annual. Annual Report. PRICE: free.

Conventions / Meetings: annual meeting.