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dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award™
Maui Derm – Hawaii 2027
Grand Wailea - Maui, Hawaii  
January 25-29, 2027

Sponsored by Beiersdorf, the award covers airfare, hotel accommodations, tuition fees to attend the conference, and includes exclusive 1-on-1 Mentorship and Slide Review Sessions with national thought leaders in dermatology.

The 5 Residents selected will present their unpublished research as part of the Maui Derm conference.

Application opening: May 18, 2026   |   Submission deadline: October 18, 2026

Announcing The Dr. Robert Sidbury Memorial Award for Pediatric Dermatology

In addition to the 5 Residents selected to receive the Resident of Distinction Award, a 6th Resident actively engaged in Pediatric Dermatology will be chosen to attend and present their research at Maui Derm – Hawaii 2027.
Eligibility criteria for all applicants are listed below.

The Dr. Robert Sidbury Memorial Award for Pediatric Dermatology has been established to honor and continue the legacy of Dr. Robert Sidbury,
a Pediatric Dermatologist and our beloved Faculty Mentor who dedicated his life to caring for children, advancing skin treatments, and lifelong education. 

To apply for this award, Residents must meet the Eligibility Requirements and Application Criteria for the Resident of Distinction Award, plus:

 1) Demonstrate plans to pursue a career in pediatric dermatology 

AND/OR 

2) Submit research focused on pediatric dermatology 

At least one of the above two criteria must be indicated in your Letter of Recommendation from your Training Director AND be included in your Personal Statement.

To be considered for the Dr. Robert Sidbury Memorial Award, please check the designated box on the Application Page.

Eligibility

Applicant must be in year 1-3 of a US dermatology residency training program at the time of the meeting.


Application Criteria:

  1. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s training director
  2. An abstract summarizing the content of a proposed oral presentation to be delivered during the conference 
  3. An abbreviated curriculum vitae (1-2 pages)
  4. A personal statement indicating why the applicant should be selected (250 word maximum)

Sponsored by Beiersdorf, the dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award™ recognizes US dermatology residents each year for their excellence and commitment to the future of dermatology.

Applicants not selected during a given award period have the option to keep their application open to be considered for future awards.

For more information about the dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award, please email: info@dermmentors.org