The American Academy of Dermatology is a professional organization for dermatologists in the United States. The organization was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. The American Academy of Dermatology provides education, advocacy, and research for dermatologists and their patients. The organization's mission is to promote leadership in dermatology and excellence in patient care through education, research, and advocacy. The American Academy of Dermatology has over 20,000 members and is the largest dermatology organization in the world.