Joseph C. Kvedar, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, is Founder and Director of Partners Telemedicine and Vice Chair of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School. He is also President-elect and a member of the governing Board of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). He chairs the Board subcommittee on credentialing and privileging and is an active member of the Board subcommittee on policy.Dr. Kvedar is Vice Chair of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) task force on telemedicine, with a focus on image management and guideline development.