The Society’s Presidential term begins and ends as of each year’s annual conference (typically October to October). Each president’s full term of service is actually for three years, serving as President-Elect in year one, President in year two, and immediate Past President in year three. In addition to serving on the Society Board of Directors, the duties of the President-elect include organizing the annual Society conference for the following year, of the President to present the Presidential Address at the Society conference, and of the immediate Past President to prepare a slate for election of new officers.

Note: Click on a conference program to read the abstract associated with a Presidential Address (if available) and/or to review conference presentations given by other SDP members that year.

Click any of the past presidents’ names highlighted in red to read a short statement about ongoing research and clinical interests.