AAD Defends Seal Of Recognition Against “Conflict Of Interest” Claims
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The American Academy of Dermatology is looking to grow its AAD Seal of Recognition Program, but is facing resistance from a small group of members who feel it represents a conflict of interest for the organization
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