Continuing Professional Development
- Heavily discounted registration fees for the CDA Annual Conference ($1,000+ value).
- Exclusive registration access to the bi-annual CDA Women in Dermatology Leadership Conference.
- Members’ only access to accredited online content, including webinars and self-assessment learning modules.
- Complimentary Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) accreditation services for smaller educational events organized by members for members.
Networking & Community
- Connect with colleagues at the CDA Annual Conference.
- Post a job opportunity, ask a question or leave a message for other members in our members’ only discussion forum.
- Stay updated on dermatology and association news with the CDA’s monthly eBulletin email.
- Build relationships with peers by volunteering on a CDA committee, working group or advisory board.
Access to Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery (JCMS)
- Complimentary online and print editions of the JCMS ($500 value).
- Reduced author submission fees of $250USD to the JCMS Case Reports ($1750USD value).
- Opportunity to join the JCMS Editorial Board to review articles for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit.
Professional Promotion
- Include your office details and contact information within our widely accessed public “Find a Dermatologist” directory.
- Exclusive access to the CDA Member logo to use on your website and promotional materials.
- Procure and distribute CDA-created patient education materials, available in both digital and print formats, covering a wide array of skin, hair, or nail conditions.
- Nomination eligibility for annual CDA Member Awards.
Public Awareness & Advocacy
In the coming years, the CDA will continue to identify tactical measures to advocate, protect and support the interests of Certified Dermatologists and the specialty of dermatology through:
- Outreach to provincial/regional dermatology societies as a first step towards collaboration on our shared priorities.
- Relationship-building with federal and provincial stakeholders to elevate the issues concerning the specialty.
- Actively engaging with provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons on cases of misrepresentation.
- Continued monitoring and advocating for reimbursement recommendations to government regulatory bodies.
- Backing stakeholders dedicated to promoting awareness of healthcare disparities for dermatology patients in under served regions.
Exclusive Affinity Programs
The CDA has established partnerships with independent suppliers to provide valuable discounts on a variety of personal and business services. While we have made reasonable efforts to select reputable and beneficial partners, they are not the only providers available in their respective industries. Inclusion in our affinity programs does not constitute an endorsement of any specific product, service or company.