Dr. Obagi's academic commitments include clinical research, training residents in dermatologic surgery & cosmetic dermatologic surgery, and in her role as the director of the cosmetic dermatologic surgery fellowship. Dr. Obagi has worked on various committees with the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, is the Secretary of the Board of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, has formerly served as vice president of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and is a past president of the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation. In addition, Dr. Obagi trains physicians from around the world on the latest in cosmetic and laser surgery.