American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP)

What American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) does

The American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) is a non-profit professional membership society founded in 1963 and headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois, serving board-certified dermatopathologists, pathologists, dermatologists, and trainees in the skin-pathology subspecialty. The society operates a portfolio of educational and assessment products anchored by a members-only Virtual Slide Library containing 4,125+ vetted digital histopathology cases, the monthly Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, a Case Study of the Month program, and the Dermpath AUC mobile application for clinical decision support. ASDP also administers Laboratory and Immunofluorescence Proficiency Testing programs (priced at $250-$375 per enrollment), the Fellows In-Service Assessment, and the 63rd Annual Meeting scheduled for November 19-22, 2026 in Atlanta. The society holds ACCME accreditation through November 30, 2028, granting it exclusive authority to award dermatopathology-specific CME credits, and is governed by an elected board of directors including a President, President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and Members-at-Large.

ASDP's business model combines recurring membership dues (Fellows at $505/year with first-year and retired discounts), tiered annual meeting registration ($300-$1,695 depending on member status and attendance mode), proficiency testing subscriptions, and à la carte educational products (Self-Assessment Course, Interactive Microscopy sessions). Distribution is primarily direct via the asdp.org website, which functions as the self-serve hub for enrollment, account management, and e-commerce, supplemented by the annual in-person and virtual conference. The society serves a niche but professionally mandatory market segment — dermatopathology CME is required for board-certified practitioners to maintain licensure — which underpins structural demand for its offerings despite the organization's small 11-employee operating footprint.

Name

American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP)

Legal name

American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP)

Website

https://asdp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) is a non-profit professional membership society serving board-certified dermatopathologists, pathologists, dermatologists, and trainees through ACCME-accredited continuing education, a 4,125+ case Virtual Slide Library, proficiency testing programs, and an annual scientific meeting.

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Product category

Professional Medical Society / Dermatopathology Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Online/Hybrid ASE Programs & Virtual Classrooms (EDAAABAG)

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Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ), Tutoring, Study Skills & Learning Strategies for ASE (EDAAABAL)

Keywords

• Dermatopathology education
• Professional medical society
• Continuing medical education
• Proficiency testing programs
• Virtual slide library

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from dermatopathologists, pathologists, dermatologists, and trainees. Fellows pay $505/year with first-year practice discounts of $260 and retired discounts of $120. Other membership categories include Associate, Dermatopathology Fellowship Trainee, Resident, International, and Affiliate members.
2. Annual Meeting Registration: Revenue from the 63rd Annual Meeting (November 19-22, 2026 in Atlanta, GA) with in-person and virtual attendance options. Member registration ranges from $300-$995, with non-members paying $375-$1,495 depending on category. Medical students pay $200 (in-person) or $300 (virtual).
3. Proficiency Testing Programs: Revenue from Laboratory Proficiency Testing and Immunofluorescence Proficiency Testing programs offered twice yearly (Fall). These programs allow laboratory directors to assess their tissue specimen processing techniques.
4. Optional Programs and Events: Additional revenue from Self-Assessment Course ($300), Interactive Microscopy sessions ($99), and Annual Society Dinner ($175 individual, $1,600 for table of 10).
5. Online Learning Products: Revenue from online self-assessments in dermatopathology and the Essentials of Dermatopathology Board Review Course for MOC/CC and CME credit.

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Core offering

ASDP is a non-profit professional medical society that delivers dermatopathology continuing education, credentialing support, and community services to board-certified subspecialists and trainees. Its core offerings include annual membership, a members-only Virtual Slide Library of 4,125+ vetted histopathology cases, the annual meeting, peer-reviewed journal access, proficiency testing programs for laboratories, and CME/MOC credit-bearing self-assessment courses.

Product overview

ASDP operates as a professional medical society offering a unified portfolio of dermatopathology education and assessment products. The core offerings include the Virtual Slide Library (4,125+ digitized histopathology cases), the Case Study of the Month (interactive diagnostic exercises), and the Fellows In-Service Assessment (annual competency evaluation). These are supplemented by the Dermpath AUC App for clinical decision support, the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology for scholarly research, proficiency testing programs for laboratory quality assurance, and the Annual Meeting as the flagship educational event. All offerings collectively serve dermatopathology continuing medical education, board preparation, and professional competency assessment.

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Products and services

• ASDP Membership Annual membership program granting dermatopathologists, pathologists, dermatologists, trainees, and international specialists access to the Virtual Slide Library, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, member directory, elections, and reduced meeting and course fees. Fellow dues are $505/year with first-year practice ($260) and retired ($120) discounts; International members pay on a World Bank sliding scale.
• ASDP Virtual Slide Library Members-only digital library of 4,125+ vetted dermatopathology virtual slides for educational case review and reference, curated by the Virtual Slide Library Committee and accessible online via a PathPresenter-powered viewer.
• Case Study of the Month Monthly educational case study featuring a brief clinical introduction, five possible diagnoses, and detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers, with a member submission platform for contributing cases.
• Fellows In-Service Assessment (FISA) Annual in-service assessment enabling dermatopathology fellows to evaluate their knowledge and proficiency against board-style items, with registration open from August 24 to September 14, 2026.
• Dermpath AUC App Mobile application that provides physicians with Appropriate Use Criteria guidance for test selection in dermatopathology, developed from multiple clinical scenarios involving ancillary studies.
• ASDP Annual Meeting Four-day annual flagship conference (63rd edition, November 19-22, 2026 at Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park) with plenary sessions, oral abstracts, poster presentations, Interactive Microscopy sessions, Dermatopathology Seminars, and a Self-Assessment Course, offered in-person and virtually.
• Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program Twice-yearly proficiency testing program for dermatopathology laboratory directors receiving tissue specimens, requiring CLIA-numbered enrollment and assessing processing technique quality ($275 member / $375 non-member for the 2026 Fall cycle).
• Immunofluorescence Proficiency Testing Program Proficiency testing program focused on the quality of indirect immunofluorescence testing of sera to detect circulating IgG anti-basement membrane zone and anti-intercellular antibodies ($250 member / $350 non-member for the 2026 Fall cycle).
• Journal of Cutaneous Pathology Monthly peer-reviewed academic journal providing online access for members to dermatopathology research, case reports, and scholarly reviews as a benefit of membership.
• Essentials of Dermatopathology Board Review Course Online self-assessment course for board review preparation in dermatopathology, awarding MOC/CC and CME credit to participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,125+ virtual slides available to members
• +1 more outcomes

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Emerging players

• American College of Mohs Surgery: ACMS is a subspecialty society focused on Mohs micrographic surgery. While surgical rather than diagnostic, its membership overlaps with dermatopathology practitioners and the broader dermatology subspecialty ecosystem.

Direct peers

• American Academy of Dermatology: AAD is the largest professional society for dermatologists, providing CME, board review, and educational programming. Many ASDP members hold dual membership, and AAD offers dermatopathology education that overlaps with ASDP's scope.
• College of American Pathologists: CAP is the largest professional society for pathologists, offering CME, proficiency testing, advocacy, and educational resources. It directly competes with ASDP for pathologist members and offers overlapping laboratory quality and continuing education programs.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology: ASCP is a clinical pathology society offering certifications, CME, and proficiency testing. It directly competes with ASDP for clinical pathologist members and offers overlapping laboratory quality programs.
• United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology: USCAP is a major pathology professional society offering educational meetings, journals, and CME. It is a direct peer in pathology education and competes for pathologist members and annual meeting attendance.

Broad incumbents

• Society for Investigative Dermatology: SID is a research-focused dermatology society that publishes the Journal of Investigative Dermatology and hosts the International Investigative Dermatology Meeting. It overlaps with ASDP's research and educational mission.
• International Society of Dermatology: ISD is a global dermatology organization providing educational programs and CME. While broader than ASDP, it serves dermatologists worldwide and offers content overlap with ASDP's dermatopathology education.

Regional players

• European Society of Dermatopathology: ESDP is the European counterpart to ASDP, serving dermatopathologists outside North America. While geographically distinct, both societies deliver CME, slide libraries, and annual meetings to the same subspecialty.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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