St. Luke’s pediatric dermatologist appointed to national American Academy of Dermatology committee
Andrew C. Krakowski, MD, a board-certified pediatric dermatologist and faculty member of the St. Luke’s Dermatology Residency program, has been appointed to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Scientific Assembly Committee.
The prestigious five-year role will help shape the educational content and structure of the AAD’s Innovation Academy and Annual Meeting — the largest dermatological gathering in the world. The committee is responsible for planning, evaluating and implementing academic programming, with a focus on innovative research, evidence-based care and clinical excellence.
“To have been selected to help guide academic activities over the next half-decade for the AAD, the country’s leading dermatological society, is quite an honor,” Krakowski said. “I must thank President-elect Dr. Murad Alam and the rest of AAD’s executive leadership for this unique opportunity.”
The Annual Meeting occurs in early spring, and the Innovation Academy takes place in late summer. Krakowski said his goal is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based educational content, promote cutting-edge research, and advance patient care through comprehensive scientific sessions.
“By committing to a five-year term, I will be helping to give a national voice to the subspecialty of pediatric dermatology and will work hard to ensure that children’s skin health remains a top priority,” Krakowski said.
Krakowski’s appointment also means St. Luke’s dermatologic expertise will play a role in shaping national education and patient care priorities.
Established in 2021, the St. Luke’s Dermatology Residency Program has already retained two graduates. It provides training in medical, surgical, cosmetic and pediatric dermatology, while fostering collaboration with specialties including pathology, rheumatology, infectious disease and oncology to provide holistic care.
