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council for nail disorders

2024 Member Benefits

The Council for Nail Disorders is the first organized group of healthcare professionals formed to advance education for physicians and the general public

regarding diagnosing and managing nail disorders.  Its mission Is to support quality patient care, education, and research encompassing the wide range

of nail disorders. CND has been chartered to assist healthcare professionals in proper diagnosis and treatment in an effort to reduce the incidence

and persistence of these medical conditions.


EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:

  • Participate in the 2024 Scientific Meetings, held virtually. The first half-day meeting will be on June 1, 2024, and provide AMA PRA CAT 1 CME. The second half-day meeting will be a non-CME event, taking place in December 2024 (date TBD). 
  • Join the Live-streaming Surgical Nail Meeting on May 13, 2024. This educational activity will offer AMA PRA CAT 1 CME.
  • Invitation to attend the Annual Gala Dinner* where we will honor Dr. C. Ralph Daniel, III, MD, the 2024 CND Onychologist of the Year. This special event will be held in person on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Roy's Restaurant, Marriott Marquis, San Diego Marina, San Diego, California.  *Cost is $185/pp and is not included in the membership fee.
  • Receive the digital Bi-Monthly Newsletter - CND Review, containing literature reviews, association updates, and membership announcements.
  • Access to patient education handouts.
  • Join the Quarterly Virtual Journal Club led by Dr. Julia Baltz.​
  • Enjoy the "Question of the Week" series.​
  • Listen to 'Clippings,' the official monthly CND podcast that reviews relevant nail literature with Drs. April Schachtel and Katherine Stiff.
  • Engage in Networking and Professional Growth opportunities.
  • Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities - CND members in good standing are eligible to volunteer or become officers and board members.


IMPORTANT: The Council for Nail Disorders does not offer rolling membership renewals.

Membership renewals are due by January 1st.


MEMBER CATEGORIES & ELIGIBILITY:


  • FIRST 5-YRS. POST-RESIDENCY OR FELLOWSHIP - $250 
For the first five years post-residency or fellowship, we offer a reduction in dues.  To qualify for this rate, please transmit a copy of documentation that designates the year of completion of your residency or fellowship to Kristen.CND@gmail.com.
    • DERMATOLOGY FELLOW - $300

    Any U.S. or Canadian licensed dermatologist who is either board certified by or Board eligible for the American Board of Dermatology or the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology shall be eligible for fellow membership.  Fellow membership engenders the right to vote, hold office, be assessed dues, and accept appointments to committees or special projects.  Maintenance of fellow membership requires payment of annual dues by a deadline determined by the Board of Trustees.​
    • PODIATRIC FELLOW - $300

    ​Any licensed U.S. or Canadian podiatrist who is board certified by or board eligible for the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM), the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry (AMMSP), or the American College of Lower Extremity Surgeons (ACLES) shall be eligible for Podiatric Fellowship. Podiatric Fellow membership engenders the right to vote, to run or be appointed to one of two possible Board of Director positions, be accessed dues, and accept appointment to committees or special projects. Maintenance of fellow membership requires payment of dues by a deadline determined by the Board of Trustees.​
    • ASSOCIATE - $300

    Any licensed physician (MD, DO, DPM) trained and practicing in the United States or Canada is eligible for associate membership. Associate members shall have the rights and obligations of fellow members except that they may not hold elected office.​
    • NON-RESIDENT FELLOW - $250

    Any licensed, board-certified dermatologist practicing outside the U.S. or Canada shall be eligible for non-resident fellow membership.  Non-resident fellows shall have the full rights and obligations of fellow members.​
    • NON-RESIDENT ASSOCIATE - $250

    ​Any licensed dermatologist, physician or podiatrist, who is not board-certified, trained, and practicing outside the U.S. or Canada shall be eligible for non-resident associate membership.  Non-resident associate members shall have the rights and obligations of associate members.​​
    • AFFILIATE​ - $300

    Any medical researcher, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, interested corporate representative, or non-health-related nail professional (e.g. cosmetician, etc.) shall be eligible for affiliate membership. Affiliate membership may be granted by a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the Board of Trustees.  Affiliate members shall have all the rights and obligations of fellow members except they may not hold elected office or vote.​
    • GRADUATE - WAIVED

    Any graduate dermatology or podiatry resident eligible for membership shall have the right to vote except that they may not hold elected office. Graduate members shall be exempt from membership dues and assessments. A graduate member may maintain this status for no more than three years.​
    • HONORARY - WAIVED

    Honorary membership shall be granted to any individual upon a majority vote of the Board of Trustees of the CND. An Honorary Member shall not have the right to vote, hold elected office, or be assessed dues. In general, they have no specific membership rights or obligations other than voluntary attendance and participation at membership meetings.​


    JOIN OR RENEW

    IMPORTANT: The Council for Nail Disorders does not offer rolling membership renewals.

    Membership renewals are due by January 1st,



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