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2023 Annual Meeting Highlights

New SCADDS Members:

Lauren Bostwick, PA                       

Langley Dubose, PA                       

Jaimie Rodger, MD                         

Victoria Rosa, PA                           

Leah Spring, DO                           

Gabriella Vasile, DO

Eva Zaragoza, PA



Achievements:

1. SCADDS was the recipient of 2023 AAD Model State Award.

2. Exhibitors were maxed out in support of the Academy.

3. 16 Student/Resident Abstract Posters were presented.



Donations:

SCADDS donated $25,000 to the MUSC Dermatology Education Fund.



MUSC sent a letter thanking the Academy for this donation. They noted that donations play a vital role in helping to build a health care center that is world-class in every respect. In short, donations help raise the standard of health care - one student, one patient, and one discovery at a time. 



Dermatologist of the Year:

Dr. John Maize, Jr.

Dermatologist of the Year was awarded to Dr. John Maize, Jr. for his many years of dedication to patient care, education, and advocacy. Dr. Maize has been practicing dermatopathology in the Charleston area for over 20 years. He has taught both dermatology residents and dermatopathology fellows at MUSC. His knowledge, compassion, and dermatopathology expertise makes him an outstanding clinician and a valuable member of our dermatology and local community.


Pictured: Left to right - Dr. Bruce Thiers, Past President, SCADDS, Dr. Seemal Desai, President, AAD,  Dr. Renee Straub, Immediate Past Pres/Vice President SCADDS

AAD Strategic Leadership Retreat

The AAD attended the SCADDS Annual Meeting this year and hosted a Leadership Retreat for our Executive Board with topics such as advocacy and engagement to drive renewed interest and develop strategic goals to engage members to connect on a regular basis. 
 

SCADDS Mission Statement

The SCADDS Mission Statement has been revised from "To Unite those practicing the specialty of dermatology into one effective organization for the purposes of promoting education and advancing the science and art of dermatology in South Carolina" to read "Advance the practice of dermatology in South Carolina through education, advocacy, and excellence in patient care." 


Pictured: Back, left to right - Dr. Lara Wine Lee, Dr. Richard Jamison, Dr. Hunter Burch, Dr. Laura Winterfield, Dr. Rachel Hill, Dr. Jim Chow, Executive Director, April Koon.
Front, left to right - President, Dr. James Petit, Immediate Past President, Dr. Renee Straub, Vice President - Dr. Anne LeClercq.


Cancer Screening Day - May 1, 2024

This year's Cancer Screening Day at the State House was a huge success!
Thank you to all physicians, residents, students, and staff for volunteering and supporting this very important initiative.

A special shout out to Dr. Jim Chow for leading this effort each year. Your dedication and service to SCADDS and patients does not go unnoticed.

SCADDS 2025 Annual Meeting Save the Date

Thank you to all those who were able to participate in the SC Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting in April 2024. We appreciate your support and contributions to the Academy.

The 2025 SCADDS Annual Meeting is scheduled for
April 11-12, 2025.


We are delighted to return to Charleston, South Carolina, and stay at the Francis Marion Hotel Charleston SC.


The event will be packed full of opportunities for Continuing Medical Education, networking, and advancing the future of medicine in a relaxing, enjoyable setting.


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