Membership
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the New England Dermatological Society
To apply for membership, the following items are required:
- Completion of the NEDS application. This can be done online (preferred) or by submitting a paper application. *EDUCATIONAL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED (e.g., undergrad through post grad (medical/nursing school, residency, internship, fellowship) even if this information is already included in your CV.
- A current is required for ALL levels of membership. Attach to your online application where indicated OR forward to NEDS@mms.org
- A Letter of Recommendation for Physician/Associate/Affiliate Level Applicants is NOT Required.
- A Letter of Recommendation for Adjunct Level Applicants IS Required. Form available at: LOR Template 2026 NEDS Membership ADJUNCT LEVEL Application.pdf Foward completed form to NEDS@mms.org
- For BOTH application levels, enter the name of the dermatologist who recommended that you apply for membership (an application form field)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Payment of the $225 Membership application fee.
- Must be a New-England-based healthcare practitioner falling into one of the membership categories listed below.
Residents and Fellows: Residents and Fellows enrolled in New England-based dermatology training programs do NOT need to formally apply for NEDS membership until they complete their derm training. To attend NEDS meetings, register using the 'resident' or 'fellow' registration category and include your training program name in the organization field. For those remaining in New England post training, NEDS offers a 50% discount (rebate) on first year membership dues for approved applicants who apply within one year of completing their residency or fellowship training. The $ 225 application fee will transfer over to membership dues upon application approval, and must be paid in full as part of the application process.
Referral Rebate: The Society offers a $50 rebate on membership dues to any member who refers a new member to the Society.
Membership Categories
| Member | Physician who is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology |
| Associate | Physician who has completed 3 years of training in dermatology but not board certified |
| Affiliate | Non-dermatologists with dermatology-related specialty (i.e. researcher, pathology-trained dermatopathologist) |
| Adjunct | Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work under the supervision of an Active NEDS Member |
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed at the next scheduled Council meeting when all required information is received. Applicants are notified if their membership has been approved or if there are additional items required for approval.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Gayle Sommer/NEDS Administrator by email at NEDS@mms.org or by phone at 781-434-7731.