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The African Society of Dermatology and Venereology (ASDV) aims to improve the quality of skincare in Africa, particularly through research and training.

About the ASDV

African Society of Dermatology and Venereology

The 2015 World Congress of Dermatology held in Vancouver (Canada) provided an opportunity for the meeting of African dermatologists who understood the need for Africa to have an association of their own.

This meeting in Vancouver was chaired by Dr Evans Kamuri from Kenya...

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ASDV events
and meetings

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Membership

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National associations representing a member state within Africa.

Medical graduates with recognized postgraduate training and in possession of qualifications or attainments in dermatology or dermato-venerology, living and practicing in Africa. Ordinary members shall have full rights and obligations of the Society.

Graduates that do not qualify for "ordinary membership", such as dermatopathologists, leprologists, allergologists... Associate members do not hold office nor be entitled to vote at meetings.

Qualified dermatologists living and practicing outside Africa. Non-resident members have full rights and obligations but do not hold office nor be entitled to vote at meetings.

Persons who have contributed greatly to the advancement of dermatology or whose work has been of great importance in Africa, especially from a socio-dermatological standpoint. Ordinary members above the age of 65 or who have retired from practice because of physical disability may also be elected to honorary membership. The executive committee may confer honorary membership of the society on any person considered worthy of this honor, be he/she medically qualified or not. They shall be entitled to full rights and obligations they shall not hold office or vote at meetings but may participate in discussion. They are absolved of their financial obligation to the Society.

Other societies, organizations, and associations in Africa with similar aims and objects involved in the advancement of Africa. They do not hold office or have voting rights.

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