¹ Dermatologists (MD/DO) who completed an accredited U.S. dermatology residency in 2024, 2025, or 2026 receive complimentary registration. An image of your dermatology residency diploma or certificate of completion must be uploaded during registration to verify your completion year.

² Residents and fellows currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. dermatology training program receive complimentary registration. Fellows must have completed a dermatology residency and be in an active subspecialty fellowship (e.g., Mohs surgery, procedural, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, or cosmetic/laser surgery). A letter of good standing from your Program Director on official letterhead must be uploaded during registration.

³ Interns (PGY-1) who have officially matched into an accredited U.S. dermatology residency program receive complimentary registration. An official dermatology program match letter must be uploaded during registration to verify incoming resident status.

⁴ Residents in non-dermatology training programs and research fellows qualify for the reduced trainee rate. A research fellow is defined as a physician who has completed an internship and is actively conducting research, but has not yet completed a clinical residency. Verification of current trainee status or a letter of good standing from your program director or principal investigator must be uploaded during registration.

⁵ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who graduated from an accredited U.S. training program in 2025, 2026, or 2027 and actively practice in dermatology or aesthetic medicine are eligible for complimentary registration, capped at the first 25 verified registrants. A copy of your graduation diploma and documentation verifying active practice in dermatology or aesthetics must be uploaded during registration.

⁶ Individuals employed by commercial entities—including pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic, diagnostic, or biotechnology companies—must register under an Industry Personnel tier, regardless of clinical degrees held (MD, DO, PhD, NP, PA, or RN). Industry badges display corporate affiliation and are not eligible for CME credit.

⁷ Representatives from commercial companies that have not purchased an official exhibit booth or corporate sponsorship must register at the non-exhibiting rate. Hallway solicitation, marketing, or promotional activity by non-exhibiting attendees is strictly prohibited.

Registration Policies

Eligibility & Attendance

• Categories & Eligibility: Attendees must register under the category that accurately reflects their professional standing. Incorrect registrations are subject to reclassification (with payment of any price difference) or cancellation. Registrations cancelled due to ineligibility are subject to the standard refund terms below.

• Medical Students: General registration is not open to medical students. Attendance is restricted exclusively to students whose submissions for the Top Poster Showcase are selected for an oral presentation (ePoster submissions do not qualify). Invited medical student presenters may register at a special $150 rate.

Cancellations, Substitutions & Refunds

• 30 Days or More Prior: Cancellations received at least 30 days prior to the start of the Symposium are eligible for a refund, minus a $100 processing fee.

• Fewer Than 30 Days & No-Shows: Cancellations received fewer than 30 days prior to the start of the Symposium, as well as attendee no-shows, are strictly non-refundable.

• Attendee Substitutions: Registrations may be transferred to a colleague within the same registration category, subject to a $100 processing fee.

• Submission Requirements: All cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing to info@dermrefoundation.org. Phone cancellations cannot be accepted.