Empowering Future Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Leaders

YoungMD Connect is a membership-based community for medical students, residents, fellows, and early-career physicians eager to learn about treating skin conditions, incorporating aesthetic procedures, and overcoming professional challenges.

Member Benefits

Mentorship by experienced leaders in the industry

Access to educational webinars, live and on-demand

Networking with peers and industry leaders

Provide introductions and engagement opportunities with industry

Receive discounts to register for nationally known conferences

Gain publishing opportunities through Practical Dermatology® & Modern Aesthetics®

Executive Advisors

To support our mission, we’ve handpicked a trusted team of advisors. Throughout their careers, these esteemed individuals have shown commitment to supporting the next generation of physicians dedicated to the fields of dermatology and/or aesthetics.

Shino Bay Aguilera, DO

Shino Bay Aguilera, DO

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sheila C. Barbarino, MD, FACS

Sheila C. Barbarino, MD, FACS

Austin, TX

Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, FAAD

Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, FAAD

San Francisco, CA

Jason D. Bloom, MD, FACS

Jason D. Bloom, MD, FACS

Philadelphia, PA

Rawn Bosely, MD, FAAD, FASDS

Rawn Bosely, MD, FAAD, FASDS

Grapevine, TX

Christopher G. Bunick, MD, PhD

Christopher G. Bunick, MD, PhD

Middlebury, CT

Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD

Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD

Glenn Dale, MD

Rishi Chopra, MD, FAAD

Rishi Chopra, MD, FAAD

New York, NY

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD

Chicago, IL

Leslie Clark-Loeser, MD

Leslie Clark-Loeser, MD

Davie, FL

DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD

DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD

Dallas, TX

Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS

Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS

Pasadena, CA

Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, MS, FAAD

Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, MS, FAAD

Austin, TX

Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD

Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD

Birmingham, AL

Elizabeth Houshmand, MD

Elizabeth Houshmand, MD

Dallas, TX

Joely Kaufman, MD, FAAD

Joely Kaufman, MD, FAAD

Coral Gables, FL

Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

Scottsdale, AZ

Peter Lio, MD

Peter Lio, MD

Chicago, IL

Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD

Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD

Irvine, CA

Mona Sadeghpour, MD

Mona Sadeghpour, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Jennifer Soung, MD

Jennifer Soung, MD

Santa Ana, CA

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD

Boise, ID

Steve Yoelin, MD

Steve Yoelin, MD

Newport Beach, CA

FAQ

How frequently are webinars conducted?

How frequently are webinars conducted?

Webinars are typically conducted 1-2 times per month.

Is membership open to everyone?

Is membership open to everyone?

Membership is exclusive to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and physicians in training in those specialties.

How can I suggest a speaker or topic?

How can I suggest a speaker or topic?

Fill out our Contact form to reach out directly to our team!

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?

YMDC membership is free to all dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and physicians in training in those specialties.

Are there any access restrictions?

Are there any access restrictions?

No! Members have unlimited access.