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CDS Dermatology Underrepresented in Medicine (DURM) Mentorship Program
The Chicago Dermatological Society is pleased to announce a four-week mentorship program for four medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine. This unique opportunity to learn from mentors in established dermatology practices in the Chicago area will take place in June 2026. Each in state Mentee will receive an honorarium of $2,500. Selected mentees living out of state will receive additional funds to cover transportation and housing up to $5,000.
Applications are being accepted through March 27, 2026. Please click here to complete the application process. In order to apply a new account must be created under New Users.
Our Mission
The purpose of the Chicago Dermatological Society is to educate its members and guests (medical residents and students) in dermatology and its subspecialties, and to promote excellence in patient care, adherence to a high level of ethical conduct and professionalism, dermatology related research, a spirit of community among its members, public interest relating to dermatology.
2025 Award Recipients & Recognition
Mitchelle Bressack
Practitioner of the Year Award
David Eilers
Founders Award
Warren Piette
Gold Medal Award
Edi Kaminska
CDS President 2024-2025
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Gleacher Conference Center
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
8:00 – 12:30pm
Gleacher Conference Center
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
8:00 – 12:30pm
Click here to register for the Resident Career Program.
Stephens Convention Center
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:00 – 1:00pm
CDS Member Resources
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Items of Interest
The CDS website is intended to be a resource to the Chicago dermatological community, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our members over the years. In addition to information about the regular CDS clinical conferences, the site also provides information and videos concerning the rich history of dermatology in Chicago, including the pioneers of the profession. We hope you will take some time to browse through the content and that you find it interesting.
