TOASTS
Marion B. Sulzberger Toast, Herman Beerman Toast, John T. Crissey Toast, Poet Laureate, Special Toasts
ZAKON PRIZE
This prize is open to historians and dermatologists in practice or training
WALLACH PRIZE
This prize is open exclusively to medical students, residents, and trainees in dermatology
SPONSORS
Our sponsors play a vital role in supporting the advancement and preservation of dermatologic history
OFFICERS
Lawrence C. Parish, MD
Anthony V. Benedetto, DO, FACP
Annual Meeting of The History of Dermatology Society - 2026
Welcome to HDS 2026
Dear HDS Member:
This year, the History of Dermatology Society will convene in conjunction with the Annual AAD Meeting in Denver, Colorado. The meeting will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver 1111 14th Street Denver, CO 80202. Annual meeting events are scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026.
We will begin at 10:00 am with a museum tour of the Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy. Denver, Colorado. Following our tour of the museum, we will return to the Four Seasons, where lunch will be served at 12:30PM. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM.
The Annual Banquet will begin with the Zakon Lecture given by Dr. Branka Marinovic, the current President of the EADV and will take place at the Four Seasons, starting at 6:30 PM. The evening festivities will be enhanced by the annual toasts in memory of Marion B. Sulzberger, Herman Beerman, Samuel J. Zakon, and John T. Crissey. The evening will conclude with Dr. Mark Valentine announcing the winner of this year’s Samuel J. Zakon Prize.
Cordially yours,
Anthony V. Benedetto, D.O., FACP
Secretary/Treasurer
History of Dermatology Society