NMDDSS Membership Benefits

  • Opportunities to lead and influence legislative and regulatory policymaking that impacts you and your patients.
  • Monthly Society Advocacy communications on AADA happenings of importance to New Mexico dermatology/dermatologic surgery practices.
  • Networking opportunities with dermatology colleagues who practice in New Mexico.
  • Exclusive member-only discounts on educational programs, including the Spring and Fall meetings.
  • Exclusive members-only access to educational content and information on the website.
  • Listing on the “Find a Dermatologist” on the NSDDS website.

Membership Categories

Active Membership ($125/yr)

  • Certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Dermatology or the American Board of Osteopathic Dermatology
  • Practice limited to Dermatology for one year, in New Mexico prior to application for membership. This may include residency training.
  • New Mexico Medical Licensure in good standing.
  • Approval by a majority of the Executive Council.
  • Dermatologists in bordering states shall also be eligible. They must have resided in their community for one year, have appropriate state medical licensure and have met the other eligibility requirements.

An Active Member has full voting rights, can serve on committees, and may hold office.

Associate Membership ($125/yr)

Eligibility requirements for Dermatopathologists

  • Certification or eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Dermatology and Dermatopathology.
  • Practice of Dermatopathology for one year in New Mexico prior to application for membership.
  • New Mexico Medical Licensure in good standing.
  • Approval by a majority vote of the Executive Council
  • Dermatopathologists in bordering states shall also be eligible. They must have resided in their community for one year, have appropriate state medical licensure, and have met the other eligibility requirements.

An Associate Member may serve on committees but may not vote or hold office.

Resident/Fellow Membership (Free)

Membership in the Society is automatic for Residents enrolled in the University of New Mexico Dermatology Residency Program.  While in training, they shall be excused from dues and assessments and shall be able to attend meetings, serve on committees, but may not vote or hold office.

Life/Retired Membership ($75/yr)

The candidate must be fully retired and have been a prior Active or Associate Member of the Society.  They must notify the Executive Council of their change in status.  They will enjoy the privileges of their previous category, but shall pay reduced dues.  They shall be able to serve on committees, vote and hold office.

OR

The candidate must be a retired, non-practicing dermatologist or dermatopathologist residing in New Mexico or a bordering state.  They shall pay reduced dues, may serve on committees, but may not vote or hold office.

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Membership ($75/yr)

These candidates must be working primarily in Dermatology and under the direct supervision of an Active Member for one year.  They must have appropriate New Mexico Licensure in good standing. They shall pay the same dues as Active Members, may serve on committees, but may not vote or hold office.