{"title":"Leaders Helping Leaders: The American Dermatological Association as a Model of Lifelong Professional Community.","authors":"Thomas N Helm, Jeffrey J Miller","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1366","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The American Dermatological Association (ADA), founded in 1876, is a professional society composed of board-certified dermatologists who have demonstrated sustained leadership and contributions to the specialty. As the ADA approaches its 150th anniversary, its enduring strength lies not only in its scientific programming but also in its culture of mentorship, collegiality, and intergenerational connection. Selective membership fosters meaningful professional relationships and sustained engagement across academic, private practice, and organizational leadership domains. In an era marked by increasing administrative burden and physician burnout, intentional professional community may serve as a protective factor that promotes resilience, purpose, and career longevity. For residents and early-career dermatologists, the ADA offers a model of how structured relationships, mentorship, and service within organized medicine can shape both professional development and personal fulfillment.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"117 2","pages":"E17-E18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7000,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Cutis","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.1366","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"DERMATOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
The American Dermatological Association (ADA), founded in 1876, is a professional society composed of board-certified dermatologists who have demonstrated sustained leadership and contributions to the specialty. As the ADA approaches its 150th anniversary, its enduring strength lies not only in its scientific programming but also in its culture of mentorship, collegiality, and intergenerational connection. Selective membership fosters meaningful professional relationships and sustained engagement across academic, private practice, and organizational leadership domains. In an era marked by increasing administrative burden and physician burnout, intentional professional community may serve as a protective factor that promotes resilience, purpose, and career longevity. For residents and early-career dermatologists, the ADA offers a model of how structured relationships, mentorship, and service within organized medicine can shape both professional development and personal fulfillment.
期刊介绍：
Published since 1965, Cutis is a peer-reviewed clinical journal for the dermatologist, allergist, and general practitioner. The journal is published monthly and focuses on concise clinical articles that present the practical side of dermatology. Referenced in Index Medicus/MEDLINE, it is respected and enjoyed by both specialists and derm-active generalists, enabling its readers to get what they need quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, Cutis is read by more physicians actively involved in the day-to-day treatment of dermatologic conditions than any other dermatology publication. Covering a broad range of pertinent and timely topics, Cutis is written and edited by industry leaders. For information on article submissions, please see our Information for Authors.
求助内容：
应助结果提醒方式：
京公网安备 11010802042870号
