Welcome to the Northern California Dermatology Society - NCDS
Our History
NCDS was formed in 2009 by a group of dermatologists from Napa, Sonoma, Marin and Solano counties. Local dermatologists from these regions had routinely met for informal journal clubs, but desired a more unified means of providing educational opportunities, public education and professional collegiality. In July of 2009, the Northern California Dermatology Society was granted non-profit status by the State of California, setting us on the path to achieve the goals set forth by our founding members.
Our Mission Statement
NCDS was formed in 2009 by a group of dermatologists from Napa, Sonoma, Marin and Solano counties. Local dermatologists from these regions had routinely met for informal journal clubs, but desired a more unified means of providing educational opportunities, public education and professional collegiality. In July of 2009, the Northern California Dermatology Society was granted non-profit status by the State of California, setting us on the path to achieve the goals set forth by our founding members.
Our Mission Statement
- Provide medical education and aid in the dissemination of new knowledge and techniques in dermatology among Northern California dermatologists and dermatology physician extenders;
- Promote public education and raise public awareness of important dermatology issues in our communities;
- Improve dermatology access for the uninsured and underinsured;
- Share common issues in practice management and to facilitate collegiality between the dermatologists in Northern California