Clinical Symposium - Dermatology Foundation

A Tradition of Excellence: DF Clinical Symposium

Since 2003, the Dermatology Foundation has planned and delivered its annual DF Clinical Symposium for the benefit of practitioners and their patients. Long recognized as a high-value program, the DF works each year to assemble today’s experts to deliver the most current information on a wide range of topics that every dermatologist will find useful. The program schedule includes ample time for Q&A and the opportunity to interact with faculty.

Many of the program speakers each year are former DF research awardees who have gone on to make significant contributions to our understanding of dermatologic diseases and conditions. All faculty members are renowned specialty experts, dedicated to delivering the most current and practical information every dermatologist needs to know.

More Education Ahead—Prepare for Another Valuable CME Program!

The 2026 DF Clinical Symposium will be held January 28–31 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort. Save the dates and plan to attend the 23^rd annual CME meeting developed especially for practicing dermatologists. Information about registration, agenda topics, and faculty members will be available this summer.

2025 DF Clinical Symposium Recap

An Interactive Experience Providing Cutting-Edge Information

Past Participants Say It All

"The high quality of EVERY talk, the venue, location, and small group settings of morning sessions and symposium. Absolutely the best conference offered all year."

"This is just a great meeting! Excellent speakers, topics, well-organized, good therapeutics forum. This is the best meeting I attend."

“This is the best derm meeting by far. I love the relaxed atmosphere, excellent topics and great faculty. Also, fantastic locale and venue.”

“By far the best conference I have attended. The topics were relevant, the speakers were entertaining, and I learned how to tweak treatment regimens for many different diseases.”

Program Accreditation and CME Hours

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Yale School of Medicine and The Dermatology Foundation. The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

The Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

How to Obtain your CME

Continuing Medical Education Credits

Attendees may simply visit Yale’s CME system to download and print a transcript reflecting your CME credits for a DF Clinical Symposia.

For more detailed information regarding how to access your CME credits, we are happy to provide Yale CME Credit Access Instructions.

Should you have any questions regarding the CME system, please contact Yale CME at cme@yale.edu.