VDS 2026 Annual Meeting Registration

  • 2026 Annual Meeting

    October 2-4, 2026 | Homestead Resort | Hot Springs, VA

  • We are thrilled that you plan to attend our 2026 Annual Meeting! Please complete the following information to register for the event.

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  • The VDS is thrilled to announce our Play it Safe in the Sun Walk on Saturday, October 3rd at 3:00 PM. This will be held in conjunction with our Annual Scientific Conference. Funds raised from the walk will be used for future VDS sun safety education efforts.


    Registrants will meet in the Homestead Lobby for a hike around the grounds, taking in the breathtaking views of one of the country’s most scenic settings.

     
    Registration includes participation in the event plus an event T-shirt. Residents/Medical Student registration is free but you must register to receive your t-shirt.

  • Hotel Reservations | Homestead Resort

    7696 Sam Snead Hwy, Hot Springs, VA 24445
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  • Book your room at the Homestead now!

    Click here to book the room that best suits your needs! The VDS has secured a discounted room rate of $399/night. The room block expires on September 10, 2026, but rooms may sell out before then.

  • Reminders

  • Cancellation policy:

    Now until August 3, 2026: Full refund (less $10 admin fee)
    August 4 - September 4, 2026: 50% refund (less $10 admin fee)

    Please note: after September 5, 2026: no refunds will be given. 

    Questions? Contact Lara Knowles at 804.622.8137 or lknowles@ramdocs.org.

  • Payments

    Pay online now or send a check later. A small convenience fee is added to all online transactions If paying by check, do not include the convenience fee. IMPORTANT: All fellow/resident/medical student registrations are free, but you MUST select "pay by check" to bypass online payment system.
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  • Registration Categories: Payment must be received prior to the conference*

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                                Meeting Registration
                                VDS Member

                                Rate for Active VDS Members. 

                                $295.00$295.00
                                  
                                Non Member

                                Join the VDS today and receive $50 off your dues. Select "Active Member / Promo" below.

                                $395.00$395.00
                                  
                                Fellow / Resident / Medical Student

                                *Select "pay by check" below to bypass online payment system.  Your registration is free, but you must register to attend.

                                Free$ Free
                                  
                                Advanced Practice Professional Registration (NP, PA, etc)
                                $155.00$155.00
                                  
                                (Optional) Dues Payment
                                Optional ~ Active Dues Fee

                                This category includes physicians who are Board certified or Board eligible by the ABD or AOBD and are licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia or who are in active government service. This category includes practicing dermatopathologists who are Board certified or eligible as dermatopathologists but not Board certified or eligible as dermatologists.   Membership is $200 annually.  

                                $205.00$205.00
                                  
                                Active Member ~ Promo

                                New members who join today receive a discount on annual dues and can register for the conference at the discounted member rate.

                                $155.00$155.00
                                  
                                Optional ~ Affiliate Dues Fee

                                This category includes non-dermatologist physicians or scientists engaged in dermatologic research and/or education.  Membership is $200 annually. 

                                $205.00$205.00
                                  
                                Optional ~ Group / Practice Membership

                                Best value!  Bundle up to 5 members. Membership for 5 Active physicians is $500.00 annually. 

                                $510.00$510.00
                                  
                                Play it Safe in the Sun
                                Play it Safe in the Sun - Resident / Med Student

                                Includes t-shirt

                                Free$ Free
                                  
                                Play it Safe in the Sun

                                Physician registration / includes t-shirt

                                $50.00$50.00
                                  
                                Additional Donation - Play it Safe in the Sun

                                Additional donations will be used towards sun safety education projects.

                                $25.00$25.00
                                  
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                                $0.00$0.00

                              • Paying by check?

                                Make check payable to VDS and mail to:

                                VDS
                                Attn: 2026 Annual Meeting Registration
                                2821 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 200
                                Richmond, VA 23294

                                When sending a check, do not include the convenience fee.

                                Fellows / Resident / Medical Students must select "Pay by Check" to bypass online payment system, but are not required to send payment. 

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