The American Academy of Hair & Scalp Diseases™ follows a structured annual education
cycle designed to maintain rigor, ensure mastery, and support students worldwide.
This page provides the official schedule framework for all AAHSD programs.
Specific dates for each offering will be posted here prior to enrollment periods.
Offered multiple times per year
Invitation-only. Cohorts limited to 10 students.
Upcoming Cohorts:
- Winter Cohort: March 21 – 25, 2026
- Fall Cohort: October 16 – 21, 2026
Location: Houston, Texas (in-person)
Note: iDBTC may be offered virtually at the Academy’s discretion.
18-MONTH FUNCTIONAL TRICHOLOGY™ CERTIFICATION
Three cohorts per year.
Enrollment opens during designated enrollment periods.
Fall Cohort: October 17 – 21, 2026
2026 Course Enrollment Date:
- Spring December 1, 2025 – April 6, 2026
- Summer April 7, 2026 – June 29, 2026
- Fall Course June 30, 2026 – October 30, 2026
2026 Course Start Date:
- Spring April 26, 2026
- Summer July 19, 2026
- Fall Course November 8, 2026
Admissions Requirements:
- Completion of iD Hair Loss BTC™
- Admissions Interview
- Personal Statement Submission
90-DAY FAST TRACK TO TRICHOLOGY
(For certified trichologists trained elsewhere)
Not required for AAHSD students.
2026 Course enrollment Dates:
- Summer April 7, 2026 – June 29, 2026
2026 Course Start Date:
- Summer July 19, 2026
Eligibility strictly requires:
- Proof of prior 12-month trichology certification
- Passing the Trichology Aptitude Assessment
- Admissions Interview
- Personal Statement
