Registration

Member Registration

Please ensure your CDA membership is paid prior to registration. Only CDA Members and Associates in good standing may register under the discounted member rate. An audit will be performed on all registrations to ensure delegates are signed up under the correct category. If you require clarification of the CDA Member categories, please consult theCDA website.

CDA Member, New Certificant
Any applicant who has received their RCPSC or CMQ dermatology certification in 2022 or 2023.

Non-Member Registration – Definitions

Proposed Member
Any fully qualified dermatologist whose application form and fee for CDA membership has been received at the CDA National Office but has not yet had the application approved.

Non-Member

A Non-Member is a practicing dermatologist who would be eligible to apply for CDA membership as defined in the CDA bylaws, that is, a physician who has received:

• Certification in dermatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada;
• A diploma in dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology;
• Certification in dermatology accepted by the College of the province, territory or state in which he/she practices.

A copy of the certificate granting authorization to practice as a dermatologist is required for registration for the CDA Conference. Irrespective of affiliation with any provincial or regional dermatology society, all Non-CDA Members wishing to attend the CDA Annual Conference must pay the Non-Member rate.

Medical Student
Any Canadian medical student who is enrolled in a MD or MDCM program. Eligible students must be the presenting author of an accepted abstract and be sponsored by a CDA Member who is (1) in good standing and (2) in attendance at the conference.

Dermatology Nurse
Registrants under this category must provide a letter of recommendation from a practicing dermatologist.

Medical Office Staff
This applies to medical office staff who are currently employed by a CDA Member dermatologist on a fulltime basis. The CDA Member dermatologist must be in good standing and in attendance at the conference.

Guest Registration

CDA Member’s Accompanying Person
An Accompanying Person is defined as an immediate family member who is 18+ years of age who is accompanying a registered attendee. Includes: Welcome Reception and the President’s Dinner.

Terms and Conditions

By registering online, you confirm you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of registrations.

Resident and Fellow Registration

To qualify for the Resident and Fellow registration fee, registrants must be a CDA Resident and Fellow Associate at the time of registration. Residents must indicate their PGY number in the drop-down line of the online registration. If you require clarification of the Resident and Fellow Membership Category, please consult theCDA website.

Medical Student Registration

Any Canadian medical student who is enrolled in an MD or MDCM program and who is a presenter of a poster or oral presentation may register at this rate. Eligible students must be sponsored by a CDA Member Dermatologist in the category listed as“Member”who is (1) in good standingand(2) in attendance at the conference. The name of the sponsoring CDA Member must be included when registering.

Medical Office Registration

Medical office staff must provide the name of the attending CDA Member on the registration form or online.

Cancellation Policy

All registration fees will be refunded less a $100 + taxes administration fee for written refund requests received prior to Friday, April 28, 2023. A 50% refund will apply for written cancellations received on or prior to Friday, May 19, 2023. No refunds will apply for cancellations received after May 19, 2023. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted.

Submit cancellation letters to the Conference Secretariat by e-mail to cda@intertaskconferences.com.

Booking Conditions & Liability

The CDA and its appointed suppliers act as agents for, and make arrangements with, companies providing optional activities and other independent parties to provide registrants with the activities and services as described in this brochure. Although great care is taken to choose suppliers, we are unable to control them directly and, therefore, cannot be responsible for their acts or omissions. A failure to supply the activity or service or a deficiency in same or damages which may arise during such activity are not the responsibility of the CDA and its appointed suppliers and the submission of a registration form is based on this limitation.

CDA, its employees, officers, volunteers, directors, contracted staff, contracted companies and agents cannot assume responsibility for any claims, losses, damages, costs or expense arising out of injury, accident or death, loss or damage to property, delay or inconvenience arising from any matters referred to herein.

Conditions of Registration

1. It is agreed that the CDA, its employees, officers, volunteers, directors, contracted staff, contracted companies and agents shall not be held liable or responsible for any loss or damages, however caused by any person engaged by, participating in, or attending the CDA 98thAnnual Conference 2023 for any reason, no matter how caused.
2. It is agreed that the CDA, its employees, agents, volunteers, directors and officers reserve the right to refuse admission, cancel or reschedule programs, change speakers or location, or revise content at any time. Decisions regarding the necessity for such decisions shall be taken by the CDA or its agents at their sole discretion and shall be final.
3. 同意,那些不是eligible to register under one of the categories set out in the conference registration brochure will not be permitted to register onsite and will not be allowed to attend any event taking place within the context of the CDA Annual Conference. In such instance, no registration fees, travel, accommodation, per diem or other expenses will be reimbursed by the CDA or its agents.