AMY DERICK, M.D. – MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Amy Derick, M.D.

  • Medical Director
  • Board-Certified Dermatologist
  • Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine
  • Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Northwestern University
  • Academic Associate Member, University of Chicago Section of Dermatology, Biological Sciences Division, Pritzker School of Medicine
  • Voluntary Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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Training & Education

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Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame; Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude

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Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; Doctorate of Medicine with honors in the top 10% of her class

Northwestern University

Internship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine

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Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals; Chief Resident, Dermatology

Academic Appointments

  • Voluntary Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Dermatology
  • Academic Associate Member, University of Chicago Section of Dermatology, Biological Sciences Division, Pritzker School of Medicine

Government Appointments

  • Elect, Florida Board of Medicine – 2025
  • Vice Chair, Florida Board of Medicine – 2024
  • Member, Florida Board of Medicine (appointed by Governor DeSantis) – 2022-Present
    – Rules & Legislative Committee
    – Joint Surgical Care & Quality Assurance Committee
    – Probation Committee
  • Past Chair, Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Board (appointed by Governor Pritzker) – 2019-2021
  • Fellow, Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
  • Commissioner, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (representing Florida Allopathic) 2024-present

Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Leadership – Current Positions

  • Chair, Advisory Board, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
  • Director, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
  • Co-chair, Federal Affairs Workgroup, American Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
  • Co-chair, Professional Conduct Committee, American Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
  • Chair, Political Advocacy Committee, American Independent Medical Physician Association (AIMPA)
  • President, Illinois Dermatologic Society (IDS)
  • Trustee, Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS)
  • Chair, Illinois Derm PAC
  • Chair, Florida Derm PAC
  • Representative, Medicare Advisory Council (J6)
Other Committees (member):
  • American Academy of Dermatology (AAD):  Budget, Compensation, Governmental Affairs and Health Policy (GAHP), Organizational Structure, Communications, Skin PAC, Congressional Policy, DermCAC
  • Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS): Government Affairs (Board Liaison), Endorsements, Economics, IMPAC
  • American Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS): State Affairs Work Group

Memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine
  • American Independent Medical Physician Association
  • Chicago Dermatological Society
  • Illinois Dermatological Society
  • Illinois State Medical Society
  • Young Professionals Organization (YPO):  America’s Gateway (Miami), Mosaic, Chicagoland

Awards

2024

  • Florida Academy of Dermatology “Distinguished Service” Award: Recognized for outstanding leadership, dedication, and extraordinary contributions to the field of dermatology.
  • Florida Academy of Dermatology “Star of the Academy” Award: Honored for outstanding leadership, passion for advocacy, and dynamic work to protect the field of dermatology.
  • Florida Hero Award: Awarded by Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for demonstrating exceptional courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity.

2023

  • American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Acknowledged for leadership in advocacy, contributions to SkinPAC, and outstanding service on the Florida Board of Medicine.
  • Illinois State Medical Society Physician Leader of the Year: Celebrated for extraordinary leadership in medicine, education, and advocacy.

2022

  • American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Commended for dedication and leadership in serving on the Florida State Medical Board and representing volunteerism and service among AAD members.
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association President’s Award: Recognized for organizing a humanitarian campaign to gather donations and medical supplies for the people of Ukraine.
  • Newsweek’s America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists: Named among the Top 125 cosmetic dermatologists.

2021

  • American Academy of Dermatology National Patient Care Hero Award: Recognized for improving access to COVID-19 vaccines for frontline health care professionals.
  • American Academy of Dermatology Association’s Advocate of the Year: Awarded for outstanding grassroots advocacy efforts.
  • American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Honored for exceptional dedication and service to the SkinPAC Board.
  • American Academy of Dermatology SkinPAC Fundraiser of the Year: Recognized for excellence in fundraising efforts.

2020

  • American Academy of Dermatology SkinPAC Fundraiser of the Year: Recognized for excellence in fundraising efforts.
  • American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Acknowledged for being instrumental in passing state legislation classifying skin cancer screening as preventative care without patient out-of-pocket costs.

2019

  • American Academy of Dermatology SkinPAC Fundraiser of the Year: Recognized for excellence in fundraising efforts.
  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Midwest, Bootstrapper Category): Honored for entrepreneurial excellence.
  • American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Patient Safety Hero: Awarded for promoting and protecting patient safety.
  • American Academy of Dermatology State Society Special Recognition Award: Honored for promoting and protecting patient safety.
  • Melanoma Research Foundation Excellence in Prevention Award: Recognized for excellence in melanoma prevention.

2018

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award (2014-2018): Named a top doctor for multiple consecutive years.

2017

  • Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine (2017): Recognized for exceptional contributions to medicine.
  • Chicago Magazine Top Doctor for Cancer: Dermatology (2017): Named a top doctor in dermatology for cancer treatment.
  • Western Suburban Living Top Doctor: Dermatology (2017): Honored as a leading dermatologist.

2015

  • University of Chicago Distinguished Service Award for Early Achievement: Recognized for significant early career achievements.
  • Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Athena Award: Honored for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community.

2014

  • McHenry County Top Under 40 Award: Recognized as a top professional under 40 years old.

2011

  • William Fremd High School Distinguished Graduate Award: Honored as a distinguished graduate for outstanding accomplishments.

2002

  • American Medical Women’s Association Award: Awarded to a female medical student for outstanding scholastic achievement.

2001

  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Catherine Dobson Prize: Awarded for the best oral presentation at the 56th Annual Senior Scientific Session in clinical investigation.

1997

  • Phi Beta Kappa: Inducted into the prestigious honor society recognizing academic excellence.

1994:

  • Notre Dame Scholar: Recognized as a scholar for exceptional academic achievements.