ASDS Recognizes 2022 Award Recipients at Annual Membership

Rolling Meadows, IL, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top dermatologists were recognized at the 2022 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, during the Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8. These annual awards acknowledge the outstanding work and efforts of ASDS members.

President’s Awards
Each year, the President recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Society or whose work has advanced the dermatologic surgery specialty in a meaningful way. 

• Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD — For his vision to create the “Own Your Expertise” social media campaign to strengthen the voice and promote the expertise of dermatologic surgeons.
• Vince Bertucci, MD, FRCPC — For his contributions as co-chair of the Advanced Injection Techniques course since 2016, one of the Society’s highest-rated courses.
• Amy Derick, MD — For her humanitarian campaign to raise donations and medical supplies from the dermatology community for the people of Ukraine.
• Deirdre Hooper, MD — For her efforts and dedication to the launch of the Society’s digital member community, ASDS Connect.
• Chad Prather, MD — For his dedication and service to the American Medical Association House of Delegates from 2007 to 2022 as a representative to the Residents and Fellows Section, the Young Physicians Section and as the Alternate Delegate to the House of Delegates.
• Susan Weinkle, MD — For the time, energy and expertise she invests each year in directing the Premier Annual Resident Cosmetic Symposium and the Industry Advisory Council Forum.
• Naomi Lawrence, MD — For her efforts and dedication to expanding the reach of the Society’s journal by launching the “DermSurgery Digest” podcast and her continued leadership in improving dermatology residency training.
• ASDS / ASDSA Staff — For the contributions ASDS / ASDSA staff members make every day that support the success of the organization.

Samuel J. Stegman, MD, Award…