Newswise — NEW YORK (August 3, 2011) – The American Academy of Dermatology is holding the Summer Academy Meeting 2011, its annual summer scientific meeting, in New York City, through August 7, at the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas. Anticipated attendance is more than 4,000. World-renowned leaders in the field of dermatology will present information on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions. For more information about the meeting, please contact the Academy’s Communications Department at (847) 330-0230. Media planning to attend the Summer Academy Meeting 2011 must register on-site at the Academy Press Registration Kiosk located on the 2nd Floor Promenade of the Hilton. Press registration is available Thursday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Press Registration Kiosk phone number is (212) 261-6059 beginning Thursday, August 4.

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 17,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org. Follow the Academy on Facebook (American Academy of Dermatology) or Twitter (@AADskin).# # #

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