Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence

Celebrate a century of dermatology excellence by becoming part of CDA’s historical legacy. As we mark 100 years of progress and innovation, we invite you to share your memories, insights, and hopes for the future in our special Virtual Time Capsule. Contribute today, and leave your mark for generations to come.

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CDA 100th Anniversary Virtual Time Capsule

Be Part of History – Share Your Story Today!

As we celebrate a century of dermatology excellence, a special element of our milestone commemorations is a Time Capsule Ceremony at the CDA 100th Annual Conference in Halifax. We invite our members to help capture our journey by contributing memories, reflections, or insights to the CDA’s Virtual Time Capsule. Even if you can’t attend in person, you can still add your voice by submitting your entry here.

Our 100th Anniversary Time Capsulewill be sealed in:

What to Submit

We welcome a variety of contributions, including:

  • Personal messages reflecting on your journey in dermatology
  • Memories & milestones from your career or CDA involvement
  • Advice for future dermatologists (written or video format)
  • Predictions for the future of dermatology
  • Photos & videos (optional) to capture key moments
  • Research papers, major breakthroughs, or other relevant contributions

How to Participate:

  1. Complete the submission form – share a message, memory, or media file.
  2. Please note that while the physical time capsule can only include select digital content, every submission will be thoughtfully preserved or showcased in a meaningful way for future generations.

Deadline for Submissions: June 21, 2025

Submit now and be part of our 100-year legacy!

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Max. file size: 128 MB.
  • Accepted file types: PDF, docX, JPG, PNG, Mp4. Max. file size 5 MB.
  • E.g., a memorable CDA event, a milestone moment, a personal message video.
  • All submissions will be included in CDA's digital archive. Select contributions will also be sealed in the CDA 100th Anniversary Time Capsule, to be opened in 2050.

Inspiration to Get You Started

  • What’s one piece of advice you would give to your younger self starting in dermatology?
  • How has dermatology evolved since you started practicing?
  • What advancements do you predict for dermatology in the next 10 years?
  • What message do you want to leave for future dermatologists who will open this capsule?
  • How do you hope the field of dermatology will evolve to better serve patients and communities?
  • What has been the most rewarding moment in your career?
  • How has the CDA influenced your journey as a dermatologist?
  • Do you have a photo or memory from a past CDA event you’d like to share?
  • Describe dermatology today in three words.
  • What is one myth about dermatology you wish the world knew the truth about?
  • Write a short letter to the future CDA members who will open this time capsule.

Key Milestones Over 100 Years

Explore our centennial timeline and see how the CDA has shaped the future of skin health over the past 100 years.

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