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PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
The Georgia Society of
Dermatologists, established in May 1958, is a statewide association, with a
current membership of over 180 physicians, that strives to enhance the quality
of human life by supporting an environment in which dermatologists can provide
the highest quality of care.
The GSD provides representation
to the Medical Association of Georgia and the American Academy of Dermatology.
All Georgia dermatologists are
encouraged to be actively involved in GSD. We are open to your suggestions and
comments. If you are a dermatologist in Georgia and currently not a member, we
strongly urge you to
JOIN TODAY! There is strength in numbers and we need the support of all
active dermatologists to continue our efforts.
Enjoy the website. Take your
time and browse awhile. Let us hear from you and how we can best meet your
needs as a Georgia dermatologist. If you are interested in getting involved in
the GSD please contact our office at the email and numbers below.
Mark Holzberg, MD
GSD President
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Highlights from the
55th Annual GSD Meeting, June 4 - 6, 2010. Jason Clark, MD
(Emory) and Keith LeBlanc, Jr., MD (MCG) won the resident abstract
competition; G. Williamson Wray, MD was voted into the office of Treasurer
of the GSD; 9 colleagues were voted into membership, Jack Arbiser, MD,
Suephy Chen, MD, Jamie Mackelfresh, MD, Brian Pollack, MD, Marilynne
McKay, MD, Fiona O'Reilly, MD, Herbert Alexander, MD, Paola Bonaccorsi, MD
and Jeff Smith, MD; and Mark Holzberg, MD transitioned into the office of
President of the GSD for the 2010 - 2011 term.
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The 2nd Annual GSD/ADA/SCAN Foundation
Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol was held on Wednesday, March 24,
2010. Free spot skin screenings were provided for over 160
individuals. Read the
Senate
and House
Resolutions. Pics coming soon.
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The Georgia Society of
Dermatologists has been named a 2010 Model State Society by the
American Academy of Dermatology. The GSD has also been awarded a
Special Recognition Award for Member Outreach.
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The GSD
congratulates fellow member, Alex
Gross, MD! Dr. Gross was elected Vice Chair of the Georgia
Composite Medical Board at their February meeting last week. He will take
over as Chairman in July.
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2011 GSD Annual
Meeting - DATE CHANGE - The 56th Annual Meeting of the GSD is NOW
scheduled for June 10-12, 2011. Mark your calendars!
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The GSD
congratulates fellow member, Rutledge
Forney! Dr. Forney is the Medical Association of Atlanta
2009 - 2010 President.
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SAVE THE DATE
56th
Annual GSD Meeting
June
10 -
12, 2011
Kiawah
Island Golf Resort
Kiawah
Island, South Carolina
Keynote Speakers
Robert
Baran, MD - Cannes, France
Richard Bennett, MD - UCLA
Sincere thanks to all
S peakers,
Attendees and Exhibitors
for a successful
55th Annual GSD Meeting
June
4 - 6, 2010
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia
Island, FL
Hotel
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Agenda
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Faculty
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2010 Exhibitors
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Photos | Handouts
QUICK LINKS
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Pay Member Dues
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Contribute to the GA DERM PAC
- Contribute to the GSD
Legislative Fund
- Contribute to the Reifler Memorial Lectureship Fund
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Pay Annual Meeting Fees (Attendee & Exhibitor)
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