Upcoming WSDA Lecture
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Dr. Chrisy Garza-Mayers
Presenting Topic TBD
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President’s Message
Dear WSDA Members,
We have great news to share!
The WSDA is excited to announce its merger with the Seattle Dermatologic Society (SDS).
The SDS is a long running “grand rounds”-style meeting during which members of the community share difficult cases followed by a virtual lecture from national leaders in our field. The virtual format allows regular participation from dermatologists located statewide.
What does that mean for you?
Now, ONE membership fee of $200 for physicians and $100 for affiliate membership allows you to attend BOTH the virtual SDS lecture series – held monthly from September to June, continue receiving a discounted registration at the WSDA annual meeting every Fall, and provides opportunities to participate in advocacy for our field at the state level.
As SDS and WSDA leadership, we hope this merger will improve access to high-quality, low-cost education for our members statewide and help us to connect with dermatologists across the state year round.
This is the time to renew with WSDA! The $200 fee includes BOTH monthly lectures and challenging cases with SDS, and a $225 discount on annual meeting registration.
Note: You can now renew your membership dues and pay your registration fee online by clicking the button below.
Did you know that Washington State Medicaid reimbursement rates are some of the lowest in the country? The WSMA, along with WSDA board member, Andrea Kalus, MD, are fighting to increase Medicaid reimbursement. For more details, read Andrea’s interview here.
We need YOUR voice to fight for patients and for dermatology in Washington State.
You can learn more about advocacy at the upcoming UW virtual Grand Rounds on Wednesday August 21 from 8-9 am. Click here for more information.
Are you a physician interested in advocacy or education? Consider joining the WSDA advocacy or leadership team. Click the button below to request information.
Sincerely,
Katie Bassett, MD FAAD
WSDA Past President
Join or renew your membership today!
The need for an active state association has never been greater as we strive to carry a united voice on related dermatology issues in Washington state.
Join us today!