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Current Editors: Jane Onyemachi and Madelyn Schmidt

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Past Editors: Fareen Momin, Andrea Francis, Renat Ahatov, Michael Phan, Elise Weisert, Michael Ryan, Keith Wagner, Tim Allen, Kristyna Gleghorn, Dung Mac, Alex Acosta, William Tausend, Sheila Jalalat, Rebecca Philips, Chelsea Altinger, Lindsey Hunter, Alison Wiesenthal, Leslie Scroggins, Mara Dacso, Ashley Group, Fadi Constantine, Emily Fridlington, Joslyn Witherspoon, Tasneem Poonawalla.

Friday, February 17, 2023

TDS 2023 Resident Abstract Competition!

The applications for the 2023 Spring TDS Resident Abstract Competitions are open, but applications close on March 27th, 2023 at 11:59PM – make sure to apply today!

The Podium & Poster Competition will be held April 28-29, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, TX

Poster and Podium competition information is listed below, and can also be found in the Residents Corner section of the TDS website.

IMPORTANT  - PLEASE READ!

The TDS Office will be printing all posters for resident abstract submissions. Do not print the posters on your own. When Residents who are participating in the poster competition register for the conference, they must pay the $25 poster printing fee to cover the printing of their poster. For printing purposes, you must send a high-resolution PDF (36" x 24") to aliza.gersh@texmed.org no later than April 3rd.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Guidelines for Abstracts

Application for Poster

Application for Podium

*You must be registered for the TDS Spring Conference to participate and must be a current TDS member.  Please register for the Spring Conference HERE

Resident Housing Stipend Information

Don't forget to book your hotel reservation!

Resident Reimbursement Forms will be available on-site at the TDS Registration Desk.

  • TDS residents attending the conference are eligible for one-night reimbursement at the host hotel. If the host hotel is sold out, residents can submit reimbursement from a comparable hotel with prior approval from the TDS Executive Director.
  • Only current Texas Residents who are TDS members can apply for and receive the stipend.
  • Residents who reside in the city where the meeting is taking place are not eligible for the housing stipend.
  • The TDS will only reimburse for one nights hotel rate, applicable taxes, resort fees (if applicable) and self-parking. If valet parking/food/extra charges are submitted for reimbursement, the TDS will deduct the appropriate amount and reimburse for only eligible expenses.
  • You do not have to enter the Podium or Poster Competition to apply for the housing stipend.

Hotel Information:

Hyatt Regency Lost Austin208 Barton Springs RdAustin, TX, 78704Reservations: (512) 477-1234, Reservations Link: HERE

TDS has a special room rate of $219 - room rates do not include tax.  Be sure to mention you are with the Texas Dermatological Society to receive the discounted rate.  Make your reservations by April 6th to receive this rate. The special rate is available through April 6th or until the block is full, whichever comes first.

Questions?

Please contact TDS meeting coordinator, Aliza Gersh at aliza.gersh@texmed.org or TDS Executive Director, Laura Madole at laura.madole@texmed.org