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Advocacy Purpose

The mission of ASDSA is to speak in a unified voice to promote, protect and advance surgical and cosmetic dermatology through education and advocacy.  As a dermatologic surgeon, YOU are uniquely qualified to advocate for patient safety and the field of dermatologic surgery. ASDSA provides members with resources, tools and information and offers a variety of ways to get involved in important advocacy efforts.

What Are Our Advocacy Priorities?

  • Learn about our Position Statements including statements on Delegation and Truth in Advertising. These statements help underpin the need for patient safety in our field, and highlight board certified dermatologists, onsite supervision by physicians and our work to keep the physician as the head of the health care team.
  • Three ASDSA-created pieces of model legislation help bring our policy visions to the states. Whether adopted in whole or part, or even utilized in the regulatory arena, they are tangible ways members can impact state policy:

    

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Medical Spa Safety Act

Defines “medical spa” and “medical director” and requires on-site supervision of non-physician performing cosmetic medical procedures.

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PULSE

Addresses non-physicians performing laser procedures without proper training and/or physician oversight.

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SUNucate

Allows students to possess and utilize sunscreen in school and day camps without a prescription or physician’s note.

What Resources Do We Offer to Support You and Your Practice?

How Can You Get Involved?

  • Volunteer to be an Advocacy Ambassador and work on advancing issues at the federal, state and local level that affect dermatologic surgeons and your patients
  • Learn about becoming a state legislator or how to serve on your state medical board by participating in the ASDSA invite-only academies
  • Support the specialty by building personal relationships with Members of Congress during the annual Federal In-District Fly-in
  • Be recognized as a Top Advocate
  • Volunteer for an ASDSA Work Group (Federal Affairs, State Affairs & Policy Priorities)

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