Governance Committee
The Governance Council of the California Dermatology Society (CalDerm) ensures integrity and compliance by upholding the organization’s mission, bylaws, and operational guidelines. It monitors compliance, evaluates committee and board activities, addresses governance concerns, and promotes transparency and accountability across CalDerm.
Education Committee
- Committee Chair: Silvinia Pugliese, MD
Fall Symposium
- Co-Chair: April Armstrong, MD
- Co-Chair: Melissa Shive, MD
NorCal Conference
- Co-Chair: Silvina Pugliese, MD
- Co-Chair: Anna McNay, MD
Mission: To provide CalDerm members with high-quality, evidence-based education through conferences, programs, and collaborative learning opportunities that support professional development and excellence in patient care.
Legislative Committee
- Co-Chair: Jerry Potozkin, MD
- Co-Chair: Jason Castillo, MD
Mission: To advance the interests of California dermatologists and their patients by monitoring legislation, advocating for sound public policy, and engaging with elected officials to shape a healthcare environment that supports high-quality dermatologic care.
Community Outreach Committee
- Committee Chair: Sima Torabian, MD
Mission: To develop and support initiatives that enable CalDerm members and California dermatologists to engage with their local communities in meaningful ways that promote skin health and education throughout the state.
Membership Committee
- Co-Chair: Nancy Chen, MD
- Co-Chair: Tanya Evans, MD
Mission: To grow and strengthen CalDerm’s membership by actively recruiting new members, engaging current members, and fostering a dynamic, inclusive community of dermatology professionals across California.
Practice Management Committee
- Committee Chair: Alex Miller, MD
Mission: To support California dermatologists by addressing issues related to coding, reimbursement, and the business of dermatologic practice.
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