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Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD
Board of Directors
Medical: 15%
Dermatopathology: 70%
Pediatrics: 5%
Other: 10%
SUB-SPECIALTY(S)
Academic Practice: 100%
Clinical: 90%
Administrative: 10%
ALLOCATION OF TIME
EDUCATION
DO-University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ
Dermatology-University of Cincinnati (Chief)
Dermatopathology and Immunodermatology Fellowships-Mayo Clinic
CERTIFICATION
Triple-boarded-Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Diagnostic and Dermatologic Immunology
AREAS OF INTEREST
Inflammatory & Neoplastic Skin Diseases, Autoimmune Skin diseases, Complex Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis, Lymphoma, Panniculitis, Alopecia, Melanoma, AI
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Presidential Citation ASDP
Dermatopathology Art Awards
Presidential Citation AAD-2022-24
Truly Award 2024
HONORS AND AWARDS
ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS
Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra/Northwell, Associate Professor; 2022-present; Mayo Clinic Emeritus Associate Professor, 2001-2020; Program Director Dermatopathology and Immunodermatology, Mayo Clinic
CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS
Director of Dermatopathology, Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra/Northwell & Northwell Cancer Center
PRESENT ACADEMIC POSITION
Associate Professor & Director of Dermatopathology, Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra/Northwell
ACADEMY INVOLVEMENT
Multiple presentations for >25 years at AAD meetings
2021-Volunteer Skin Cancer Foundation
2024-Volunteer Firefighter Skin Checks Program
2018-present-Editorial Board, JAAD
2020-present-Resource Based Relative Value Scale Committee
2020-present-Dermpathatopathology Committee, Chair (2024-26); Deputy Chair (2022-23)
2020-present-AADA Legislative conference
2022-present-Mohs Committee, Deputy Chair, 2024-26
2022-present-Curriculum Task Force
2022-AAD Advanced Leadership Forum
2023-present-Health Care Finance Committee
2023-present-Appropriate Use Criteria Committee AAD/ASDP
2024-present-Patient Access Payer Relations Committee/Employer Engagement Strategies Workgroup
2024-present-Government Affairs Health Policy Council
2016-2017: CPT Advisor
2016-present: AMA/RUC Alternate Advisor
2019-present: CMS MACRA subcommittee
2019-present: FDA/AAMI
2016 -present: American Society of Dermatopathology
(ASDP) Health Policy Work Value Committee
2018-present: ASDP MOC Committee
2016, 2018, 2022: ASDP Program committee
2021-present: ASDP History Committee
2024: ASDP Strategic Planning (Vice-Chair), Standards of Practice, and Nominations Committees
2021-2024: Scientific Co-Chair,
2024-present-Board of Directors, Finance Committee- Noah Worcester Dermatological Society
2022-present-Mentorship committee, Women’s Dermatologic Society
2024-present-Associate Editor, Cutis
2024-present-Katz Institute for Women’s Health
2024-present-Treasurer, Long Island Dermatological Society
2025-NY Dermatology Strategic Leadership Retreat
2019-present-American Dermatological Association
2024-Launched SHIELD(Skin Health Initiative: Educating and Leading in Dermatology) providing skin cancer screening, skincare and sunscreen to underserved communities in NY
ELECTED AND APPOINTED POSITIONS
>90 peer-reviewed publications
>500 presentations
Multiple letters, commentaries, & books/book chapters
In areas of inflammatory dermatoses, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, alopecia, oral and nail disease, lymphoma, panniculitis, drug reactions and healthcare policy
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS