Medical communications industry veteran to join leading dermatology magazine

Malvern, PA (April 22, 2009) – HMP Communications, the authoritative source for comprehensive information and education services targeting healthcare professionals, announced that William Harley has joined the company as vice president/group publisher of Skin & Aging. The Journal is read monthly by over 13,000 dermatologists, derm PAs and derm nurses.

“Will’s experience in the medical communications industry has spanned nearly 20 years and numerous areas of responsibility,” says Peter Norris, executive vice president of HMP Communications. “Understanding the special relationships between physicians/clinicians and their patients provides Will with an understanding of how important great editorial content and a highly respected staff of editors and contributors are to our extremely busy dermatology audience.”

In March of this year, Skin & Aging announced a redesign that created a cleaner, more reader-friendly format focused on providing practical and clinical information that dermatologists, derm PAs and derm nurses can incorporate into their practice setting. The publication has been recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) for editorial excellence, earning 16 Gold Triangle Awards over the past five years and has also been honored with a Bronze Award for editorial excellence in the category of legislative/government editorial from the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE).

“Skin & Aging is one of the most important publications within the field of dermatology,” says Harley. “I am excited to join such a dynamic group of individuals who have been instrumental in branding the journal as a “go-to” resource in dermatology media.”

Harley has worked in the medical communications industry for nearly two decades covering new business, events, marketing, pharma and medical companies worldwide. Over the past 18 months, Harley worked with various sales organizations, improving sales strategies and prospects. In 2006, he was sales director for grants for MedsiteCME, an online medical education and content company. He previously served as vice president/general manager of international for SLACK Incorporated, a provider of healthcare, information and exhibit management services. At SLACK, Harley was successful in building a sales organization worldwide. He oversaw the sales & marketing efforts, established four international publications and was responsible for non-US sales for three domestic publications as well as several online newsletters, newswires, and a successful physician training web portals. He is a graduate of Temple University and Pepperdine University where he earned an MBA.

Skin & Aging provides practical and clinical insight into general dermatology issues. The award-winning journal offers dermatologists reader-friendly, timely and informative articles that highlight clinical and practice management advice that can easily be translated into current practice settings. In addition to reaching over 13,000 dermatologists and medical professionals who work in the field of dermatology, the journal gains bonus distribution at eight medical meetings annually including the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting, Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Hawaii Winter Clinical Meeting. Specialized newsletters produced by Skin & Aging include Derm Nurse, Derm Resident, Derm PA, Derm Practice, Extensions - an educational newsletter for physician assistants and nurse practitioners in dermatology and Pathways, which offers practical career advice for dermatology residents. To learn more about Skin & Aging, log onto http://www.SkinandAging.com.

HMP Communications has spent the past two decades focusing on advances in the clinical care and treatment in some of the world’s most debilitating diseases and medical conditions. Today, healthcare professionals consider HMP Communications’ medical journals, websites, meetings, and symposia as authoritative sources for comprehensive information in the fields of wound care, dermatology, podiatry, cardiovascular care, electrophysiology, long-term care, managed care, diabetes, arthritis, and specialized primary care. HMP Communications’ journals are both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed to best disseminate critical content in the most effective manner for readers. In addition to online and print media, the company produces and manages tradeshows, conferences, symposia, digital programs, and customized programs. For more information, log onto HMPcommunications.com.

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