Leadership
President – Michael B. Chang, MD
Dr. Chang is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon. After graduating from Stanford University, Dr. Chang completed his medical training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. His post-graduate training included a residency in dermatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, followed by a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology also at Mayo Clinic.
Vice President – Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo, MD
Dr. Tchanqué-Fossuo is a board-certified dermatologist. She graduated from the Univeriste Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, France. She received a Master of Science degree in Toxicology from American University, and her Doctor of Medicine from Michigan State University. She completed her residency in Dermatology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, where she received extensive training in all aspects of dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, laser and dermatologic surgeries.
Secretary/Treasurer – John Durkin, MD
Dr. Durkin is Residency Program Director, Assistant Professor, at the UNM Department of Dermatology. He received his MD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency at Drexel University where he served as Chief Resident. His specific areas of clinical interest include digital imaging and diagnostic techniques, such as dermoscopy, optical coherence tomography and reflective confocal microscopy. He is also interested in pigmented lesions (moles) and melanoma, hereditary cancer syndromes, and noninvasive treatment of skin cancer.
Executive Director – Christine Cotter
Ms. Cotter brings more than 20 years experience in managing and working with membership organizations, including the American Society of Psychoanalytic Physicians, American Psychiatric Association district branches, Maryland and District of Columbia Society of Clinical Oncology, and others. Cris works with our boards and volunteers and is responsible for the administration of the Society, as well as membership retention and services.