Noah News
A Year in Review: A Message from the President
It was wonderful to see you all at the 65th Annual Meeting at Wild Dunes in South Carolina where we welcomed 192 members, partners, industry representatives, and guests. The event was marked by vibrant discussions and the sharing of cutting-edge dermatological knowledge. We were thrilled to have Practical Dermatology attend our meeting. The interviews they recorded can be watched here.
Your Board of Trustees and I have been busy since then ensuring a great future for Noah by hiring a new management company, RGI. We are excited to welcome back Nicole Brandt and Kortney Incorvaia, who will continue to be integral to our growth and success as we move forward.
We are full steam ahead with planning for the 2025 Annual Meeting May 7-11 at the premier hotel in Quebec, Chateau Frontenac. We’re confident it will be La Mailleure Noah Qui Soit (the best Noah ever). Registration is now open. Before then we will see you all at Cocktails with Noah at Rocks Cocktail Bar in the Hyatt in Orlando. Remember you can introduce fun-loving potential members to Noah by bringing them to the cocktail party (registration link). Looking forward to seeing the Noah family in the new year.
Joyeuses Fêtes et Bonne année et que tous tes vœux se réalisent!
(Happy Holidays and Happy New Year and may all your wishes come true)
Julie Hodge, MD, MPH
President, Noah Worcester Dermatological Society
Dear Members,
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to:
- Fund impactful lectureships that educate and inspire at our Annual Meeting.
- Empower the next generation of dermatologists through our Resident Mentorship Program.
- Extend the reach of dermatology care to underserved communities through philanthropic gifts.
This year, we set an ambitious goal to grow the Noah Endowment Fund to $2,000,000, ensuring the continuation of these vital programs. With your support, we’ve already raised $581,000—an incredible milestone, but we need your help to go further.
Your tax-deductible donation directly contributes to:
- Endowed lectureships that enrich our Annual Meeting.
- Resident Lectureship Programs that mentor future leaders in dermatology.
- Philanthropic initiatives bringing dermatology education and care to communities in need.
Every gift, large or small, helps us move closer to our goal and strengthens our ability to foster excellence in dermatology for years to come. As the end of the year approaches, now is the perfect time to make your contribution.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Noah family. Your commitment to advancing dermatology education, mentorship, and outreach inspires us all. Together, we can ensure a vibrant future for Noah and the field of dermatology.
Warm regards,
Peter Muelleman, MD
Murad Alam, MD
Andy Ondo, MD
Noah Dermatological Society Endowment Committee
AAD Update Interview with President Seemal Desai
AAD Update at the 65th Noah Worcester Dermatological Society Meeting in Isle of Dunes, South Carolina
AAD President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
You were just sworn in as President of the American Academy of Dermatology at the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting, a record-breaking meeting and the largest AAD to date with close to 20,000 attendees. What AAD initiatives would you like members to know more about during your presidency?
- The AADA has been laser-focused on addressing the inflationary gap in physician payments that has occurred since 2001, with a 26% decrease in physician compensation when adjusted for inflation. There was a proposed 3.4% cut in 2024. Advocacy efforts mitigated about half of the proposed cut, but continued advocacy is needed to ensure that all types of dermatology practices, both private practice and academics remain sustainable. SkinPAC is bipartisan and very effective.
- The AAD is a phenomenal resource for free and reduced-cost CME for AAD members, which can be easily accessed through the AAD learning portal. Offerings are broad, including complex medical dermatology, inpatient dermatology, surgical procedures, cosmetic dermatology, and pediatric dermatology, and they are fun and easy to utilize.
- The prior authorization appeal letter tool can help AAD members quickly and easily generate a well-composed, personalized letter of medical necessity with just a few clicks and by inputting information for the insurance company's addressees. Other valuable AAD resources include the AAD coding consult, which can help ensure that your billing meets the most current standards.
- Camp Discovery is a wonderful resource for our young patients with skin, hair, and nail differences and can create a memorable experience for children who otherwise may not be able to participate in a summer camp. Members are encouraged to volunteer as counselors and support Camp Discovery through donations, as well as to recommend patients to attend as campers. Remember, our patients can’t access this wonderful resource unless we refer them using the Camp Discovery referral form, so if you treat children with significant skin illnesses, please consider discussing it with them and their parents.
- Don’t forget who you are (and make sure your patients, followers, and colleagues know too)! If you are an active AAD member, and you are a FAAD, that means you are a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Make sure to use this identifier in your professional social media, email signature line, and other public-facing communications. Your status as a FAAD distinguishes you as a skincare expert who has had the most rigorous medical education and training to diagnose and treat over 3,000 skin, hair, and nail conditions. No one knows skin better than we do! There's a lot of dermatologic information available on the internet, some good, some bad, and some downright ugly; make sure that people who engage with your social profiles know that you are an expert.
- Speaking of social media, the AAD has a social media initiative called Your Dermatologist Knows which is designed to provide accurate, reliable, and engaging social media content operating under the Instagram handle @aadskin1, and don’t forget to follow @aadmember !
