Key takeaways:

Members of the American Academy of Dermatology can advocate for fellow dermatologists and patients by joining councils, committees and task forces.

This is part two of a Beneath the Surface video series.

With more than 21,000 members, the American Academy of Dermatology is the largest and most influential dermatology organization in the United States — and it is the collective power of its volunteers that drives important policy changes.

The AAD promotes public awareness of skin health, advocates for physicians and highlights the latest medical breakthroughs and research in the field of dermatology. The academy’s efforts could not be accomplished without the support of its members, according to Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, president of the AAD.

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