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Acneiform Diseases — Hillary Baldwin, MD
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM, Lecture 7:00 PM
Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY · CME-accredited
A professional home for Long Island's dermatologists.
The Long Island Dermatological Society is a non-profit organization of practicing dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, and dermatopathologists forming a regional network across Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens.
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Our Mission
Our goal is to promote a better understanding of dermatology, to provide education and support for our members, and to foster our ability to effectively care for our patients.
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From our founding in 1949 to today, LIDS has grown into a vibrant community of clinicians dedicated to advancing dermatology on Long Island.
Our History
From informal meetings at Queens General Hospital to a regional society incorporated in 1987.
Read the history →Our Officers
Meet the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Webmaster who lead the society.
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Upcoming dinner meetings, the annual clinical meeting, and society news.
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Open to physicians who devote their practice to dermatology on Long Island.
Apply for membership →Pay Membership Dues
Renew your annual membership securely online — dues fund CME programming, member events, and society operations.
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Sponsor the cocktail hour at a LIDS dinner meeting and connect with dermatologists across Long Island.
Sponsorship details →Affiliations & Accreditation
In 1984, the American Academy of Dermatology granted LIDS the ability to award CME credits through SUNY Stony Brook, and that same year the society joined the Atlantic Dermatologic Conference. LIDS holds four CME-accredited dinner meetings each year at Westbury Manor in Westbury, NY — cocktail hour at 6:00 PM and lectures from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.