What's New at the Michigan Dermatological Society Welcome patients and members of the MICHIGAN DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY to the new and updated web site for the MICHIGAN DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY ! For PATIENTS the MDS web site can be used to FIND A DERMATOLOGIST at the top of the page. In addition, the LINKS section can be used to find out additional information from our national organization the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY and about patient care available at the three dermatology training centers in the state of Michigan — HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN and WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER. Lastly, if you have a particular question that we may be able to help you with then please use the CONTACT US section . For, MEMBERS the MDS web site can serve as a source of professional information (ABOUT US section and CALENDAR) about the MICHIGAN DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY and a medium to contact and interact with members via the MEMBERS ONLY section MAILING LIST and BULLETIN BOARD. The CLIA EXAM section will allow you to take the spring and fall certification exam at your convenience plus print out your certificate(s). IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE MEMBERS ONLY SECTION ALL MEMBERS WILL HAVE TO HAVE AN ACTIVE EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE MDS DATABASE FILE. Lastly, if any members have any additional questions or problems navigating the MDS web site then please contact me at tdownham2@comcast.net. Thank you. Thomas F. Downham II, MD Chairman, Internet Committee Michigan Dermatological Society February 08, 2009