Presidential citations

Presidential Citation Award

A. Razzaque Ahmed, MD, DSc, MPA, FRCP (Edin.)

In recognition of your scientific publications and contributions to the literature in the area of autoimmune blistering diseases.

Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and leadership as chair of the Ad Hoc Task Force on Reimaging Clinical Guidelines, and your continued wise counsel.

Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD

In recognition of your contributions to scientific research in the field of skin color.

April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, FAAD

In recognition of your mentorship in clinical research to rising dermatologists focusing their careers on basic and clinical science research in Dermatology.

Curtis Asbury, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your service to SkinPAC and being one of the highest fundraisers for SkinPAC.

Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your outstanding commitment to educating the public as an American Academy of Dermatology Social Media Correspondent. You developed creative and engaging videos that allowed the Academy to highlight that dermatologists are not only skin, hair, and nail experts, but are also approachable and authentic.

Victoria H. Barbosa, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your work leading the field of skin of color dermatology and extending great efforts to coordinate efforts with the American Academy of Dermatology and other groups.

Channing Barnett, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and philanthropic support of the American Academy of Dermatology’s skin cancer efforts, with your participation in Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! By raising critical resources for community outreach initiatives, you helped the Academy provide free skin cancer checks, grants to build permanent shade structures for children, and public education campaigns on preventing and detecting skin cancer.

Wilma F. Bergfeld, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your decades of mentorship to countless dermatologists, and for your personal guidance to me in my role as the President of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Diane S. Berson, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your service and philanthropy to the American Academy of Dermatology and for elevating women dermatologists in their careers.

Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your important work as an invaluable representative of dermatology in social and digital media.

Neal D. Bhatia, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your efforts to mentor numerous residents in their leadership and involvement in the American Academy of Dermatology.

Susan Boiko, MD, FAAD

In recognition of taking on the Camp Discovery role of Director for the new camp location opening in California in 2025. You led efforts to secure the new campsite partner, recruit medical staff, and promote dermatologists and youth-based organizations in the surrounding area.

Jean L. Bolognia, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your commitment to mentorship and service to the American Academy of Dermatology and the entire specialty of dermatology, and in particular for the guidance you have provided me over the years.

Larry Bucshon, MD

In recognition of your service and leadership in Congress and for your willingness to support dermatologists and other physicians in our quest to provide the best care to our patients.

Cheryl M. Burgess, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication to our public-facing skin cancer and advocacy efforts including your representation of the American Academy of Dermatology Association at the White House during the First Lady’s luncheon.

Michael C. Burgess, MD

In recognition of your decades of service representing the people of Texas, and your many years of support of the American Academy of Dermatology Association through your tenure in Congress along with the lasting impact you’ve had on medicine in politics in this country.

Sanders R. Callaway, MD, FASMS, FAAD

In recognition of your leadership having raised the profile of SkinPAC at the American Society of Mohs Surgery (ASMS) Annual meeting during your tenure as President.

Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your national leadership in helping to mentor countless numbers of students and residents as they aspire for careers in dermatology.

Lesley R. Clark-Loeser, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and philanthropic support of the American Academy of Dermatology’s skin cancer efforts, with your participation in Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! By raising critical resources for community outreach initiatives, you helped the Academy provide free skin cancer checks, grants to build permanent shade structures for children, and public education campaigns on preventing and detecting skin cancer.

Terrence A. Cronin, Jr., MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and leadership as Immediate Past President, and in recognition of your continued efforts to help with our Medicare advocacy.

Amy J. Derick, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and leadership in serving on the Florida State Medical Board and representing the volunteerism and service of our American Academy of Dermatology Association members in good stead.

Jeanine B. Downie, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your commitment to representing the American Academy of Dermatology and the profession of dermatology with the utmost professionalism in the media.

Lynn A. Drake, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your commitment to leadership, philanthropy, and mentorship, and because of your decades-long commitment to serving our American Academy of Dermatology.

Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your outstanding commitment to educating the public as an American Academy of Dermatology Social Media Correspondent. You brought numerous engaging and exciting ideas to the team, allowing the Academy to jump on trends that helped to position dermatologists the skin, hair, and nail experts on social media.

Alexandra Flamm, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your contributions to the RUC team and your steadfast dedication to dermatology interests at the RUC level leading to your new role as the lead of our delegation.

Esther E. Freeman, MD, PhD, FAAD

In recognition of your efforts to foster even stronger relationships between the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the American Academy of Dermatology in your role as Chair of the Emerging Diseases Task Force.

Ilona J. Frieden, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your outstanding commitment and dedication to the members of the American Academy of Dermatology Association and their patients through your tireless and persistent advocacy to fix the iPLEDGE REMS Program and ensure patients have safe and reliable access to isotretinoin.

Brad P. Glick, DO, MPH, FAAD

In recognition of your unwavering enthusiasm to serve the American Academy of Dermatology in countless leadership positions, and for your service in assisting me through multiple events throughout my presidency.

Mona A. Gohara, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your leadership and service in countless American Academy of Dermatology roles, and your impact on women in dermatology.

Lawrence J. Green, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication, leadership, and friendship in the field of clinical research in dermatology.

Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and visionary leadership in helping the unhoused population of the City of Los Angeles, and your decades of service and friendship to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Alexander S. Gross, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your efforts in getting an updated laser safety law in Georgia this year, and in recognition of extensive service at the Federation of State Medical Boards and Georgia Composite Medical Board.

Ann F. Haas, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your continuous contributions as part of our CPT Delegation and for your leadership and guidance to the American Academy of Dermatology Association and our work at the CPT.

Elizabeth K. Hale, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and philanthropic support of the American Academy of Dermatology’s skin cancer efforts, with your participation in Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! By raising critical resources for community outreach initiatives, you helped the Academy provide free skin cancer checks, grants to build permanent shade structures for children, and public education campaigns on preventing and detecting skin cancer.

C. William Hanke, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your impeccable work as Chair of SkinPAC and being one of the highest fundraisers in 2024.

Representative George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD

In recognition of your leadership and civic involvement in the State of Missouri and helping elevate the role of dermatologists in politics.

Congressman John Joyce, MD, FAAD

In recognition of serving as the only dermatologist in Congress along with your continued support of the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

Christine Kannler, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your work supporting skin checks for firefighters. You leveraged your local and regional work and partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network into an Academy-wide project, aiming to provide free skin checks for 10,000 firefighters nationwide.

Mark D. Kaufmann, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your support of the American Academy of Dermatology’s philanthropic initiatives, specifically the Inaugural Art of Skin Event, which will benefit the Academy’s Clinical Image Collection and Good Skin Knowledge program. Ensuring a successful event through member participation and corporate support will fund these critical initiatives — addressing gaps in diverse clinical images and bringing more representation to darker skin tones across disease states.

Carrie L. Kovarik, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and service to dermatologic global health and to the American Academy of Dermatology Association in your capacity as the Program Director for the Resident International Grant Program. The program served as a source of quality dermatologic care to thousands of patients in Botswana and provided invaluable educational resources for Botswana medical students, medical and pediatric residents, and faculty.

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH, FAAD

In recognition of your numerous contributions to representing dermatology at the American Medical Association (AMA), and in recognition of your work as a true servant leader in your role at the AMA Surgical Caucus, Election Task Force, and many other roles representing dermatology.

Tamara Lazic Strugar, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your incredible work as an author of amazing textbooks to educate children about skin health and skin disease through your SKINVENTUREZ series, and in recognition of your serving as a role model for countless other dermatologists.

Mark Lebwohl, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your invaluable contributions in helping the American Academy of Dermatology’s prior authorization toolkit transform the lives of so many patients via our member dermatologists.

Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your continued commitment to our specialty on the global scale as the esteemed President of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS).

Jennifer Lucas, MD, MHCM, FAAD

In recognition of your bridge-building between the American Academy of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society and for spearheading women’s leadership initiatives in conjunction with the Academy.

Mary P. Lupo, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your lifelong contributions to procedural dermatology, leadership, and mentorship.

Mollie A. MacCormack, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your outstanding commitment and dedication to the members of the American Academy of Dermatology Association by advocating to private insurers to enhance access, coverage, and reimbursement of dermatologic care. You lead the quarterly calls with the national carriers with assertiveness, grace, and persistence to advance AADA’s private payer advocacy.

Diane C. Madfes, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and philanthropic support of the American Academy of Dermatology’s skin cancer efforts, with your participation in Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! By raising critical resources for community outreach initiatives, you helped the Academy provide free skin cancer checks, grants to build permanent shade structures for children, and public education campaigns on preventing and detecting skin cancer.

Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your leadership and service in countless American Academy of Dermatology roles, and your impact on dermatologic surgeons in dermatology.

Ellen S. Marmur, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and philanthropic support of the American Academy of Dermatology’s skin cancer efforts, with your participation in Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! By raising critical resources for community outreach initiatives, you helped the Academy provide free skin cancer checks, grants to build permanent shade structures for children, and public education campaigns on preventing and detecting skin cancer.

George M. Martin, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your service to the people of Maui providing dermatologic care to countless individuals during the Maui natural disaster and through years of serving underserved communities.

Amy J. McMichael, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your immense contributions to the skin of color research, scientific contributions to the American Academy of Dermatology, and personal friendship and guidance throughout my career.

Alexander Miller, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your continuous contributions as part of our CPT Delegation and for your leadership and guidance to the American Academy of Dermatology Association as the head of our work at the CPT.

Sara Moghaddam, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your outstanding dedication to educating the public as an American Academy of Dermatology Social Media Correspondent. Your commitment to addressing timely topics allowed the Academy to quickly combat misinformation and comment on trending topics, positioning dermatologists as skin, hair, and nail experts.

Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and commitment to the American Academy of Dermatology’s Clinical Image Collections. As the Clinical Image Collection Workgroup chair, you ensured the Academy’s Clinical Image Collections included a thoughtful and thorough review process, addressed clinical areas with the most need, and achieved its goal of providing members with a resource that ensures all patients are represented in dermatologic education.

Sylvia L. Parra, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your work and leadership with DataDerm. You have served on many DataDerm workgroups, task forces, and committees in addition to being a registry user. Your guidance and assistance during our vendor transition this past year was invaluable. Additionally, you chaired the Data Standardization Task Force which was able to create an electronic health record template to further drive standardized care for Alopecia/hair loss patients.

Klint Peebles, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your incredible leadership as Vice Chair of the Dermatology Section Council of the American Medical Association.

Howard B. Pride, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your years of dedication to Camp Discovery, especially in Pennsylvania, and for serving as a source of inspiration to countless participants, family members, and campers.

Darrell S. Rigel, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication to scientific research for patients diagnosed with melanoma and immense contributions to dermatology.

Misha Rosenbach, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your efforts to help dermatologists better identify skin signs of emerging diseases, and for helping solidify the role of the Emerging Diseases Task Force within the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dev Ram Sahni, MD, MHA, FAAD

To acknowledge and commend you for your prompt medical assistance during an in-flight emergency on a Delta flight. It highlights your leadership qualities and the importance of stepping up in critical situations.

Rashmi Sarkar, MD, IFAAD

In recognition of your role as one of the first women dermatology leaders to lead the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists and helping to foster connections between US and global dermatology.

Todd Schlesinger, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your role as President of South Carolina Medical Association, raising the profile of dermatologists in state-organized medicine.

Ava T. Shamban, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your dedication and philanthropic support of the American Academy of Dermatology’s skin cancer efforts, with your participation in Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! By raising critical resources for community outreach initiatives, you helped the Academy provide free skin cancer checks, grants to build permanent shade structures for children, and public education campaigns on preventing and detecting skin cancer.

Jerry Shapiro, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your immense contributions to the field of alopecia through research, mentoring, and educating.

Maral K. Skelsey, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your exceptional commitment to educating the public about skin, hair, and nail conditions. You have been instrumental in securing patients to share their impactful stories with the media. These real-life stories have not only helped raise awareness but also fostered empathy and a greater public understanding of these conditions.

Brett Sloan, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your work to help found the American Academy of Dermatology’s JAAD Case Reports journal, and your dedication to publishing novel case reports related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and improvement of the skin, hair, and nails.

Cindy Firkins Smith, MD, MHCI, FAAD

In recognition of your numerous contributions to organized medicine, and in particular for representing dermatology throughout your leadership roles at the Minnesota Medical Association, in executive leadership roles, public health endeavors, and much more.

Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your thoughtfulness, leadership, and willingness to serve our specialty in as many ways as possible.

Trilokraj Tejasvi, MBBS, MD

In recognition of your efforts as a leader in teledermatology and global digital dermatology.

Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your mentorship of many young dermatologists, and your friendship and support throughout my term as the American Academy of Dermatology President.

Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH, FAAD

In recognition of your leadership with the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s advocacy efforts with MIPS Value Pathways (MVP). Your advocacy on behalf of dermatologists to improve the MVP framework, especially as it relates to MVP structure and reporting, as well as your role in presenting to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the AADA — on multiple occasions, including moderating a multi-specialty meeting with CMS that involved over 100 stakeholders — and providing guidance and education to staff, councils, committees, and task forces has been instrumental in the success of our advocacy efforts to improve the CMS MVP framework.

Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD

In recognition of your being instrumental in creating an updated text for residents and learners and for helping spearhead numerous diversity initiatives as Chair of the Diversity Committee.

Allison T. Vidimos, MD, RPh, FAAD

In recognition of your extensive service at the US Pharmacopoeia representing dermatology on multiple issues related to compounded medications.

Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD

In recognition of your continued efforts to support Medicare Physician Payment Reform.

Nimisha Desai, PharmD

In recognition of your unconditional support as my wife, mother to our children, dedication to pharmacy, and for always supporting me in every aspect of my personal and professional life, and especially for your sacrifices during my term as the American Academy of Dermatology President.

Anya S. Desai

In recognition of your willingness to always support your father in his journey as the American Academy of Dermatology President, and in recognition of all your accomplishments past, present, and future.

Armaan S. Desai

In recognition of your willingness to always support your father in his journey as the American Academy of Dermatology President, and in recognition of all your accomplishments past, present, and future.

Rekha R. Desai

In recognition of your lifelong support as my dedicated mother and for your love and best wishes throughout my term as the American Academy of Dermatology President.

Dr. Rohit N. Desai (1949-2024)

In posthumous recognition of your lifelong support of me and my dreams throughout your whole life and for helping push me forward whenever it was needed.

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