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In the sunny, coastal city of San Diego, California, USA, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) hosted the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting, bringing together the brightest minds in the dermatology space in the USA and Canada.The number of attendees was close to 20,000, likely making the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting the largest dermatology meeting ever by attendance.The scientific program was alive with 339 sessions on dermatological topics ranging from hidradenitis suppurativa and atopic dermatitis, to clinical practice topics such as dermoscopy and bedside manner differences with patients.The Plenary Session provided attendees with updates from Academy leadership and the chance to learn from award-winning named lecturers and select guest speakers on current topics that impact dermatologists, including changes in healthcare concerns and changes in educational delivery tools.The Chair's welcome was delivered by Hensin Tsao, Harvard Medical School,
EMJ (2024) studied this question.