Dear Colleagues, it gives me great pleasure to pen this welcome message on behalf of the IADVL Executive council 2025-2026. After taking over this responsibility from 1st April, 2025, the focus has been to strengthen holistically our specialty of Dermatology.
Academics:
The effort is to hold academic activities that will aid our colleagues cutting across place of practice, academic institution or private practice, and encouraging greater participation. We have held this year, MIDCUTICON IADVL DSB, our half yearly conference, with the theme: Precision Dermatology: Focused approach to Diagnostics and Therapeutics and for the first time speakers were invited by applications; a video-based workshop on Procedural Interventions in pediatric age group was held, Additionally, quiz for postgraduates, audience quiz, innovations in dermatology and case-based award papers, e posters sessions by members were included. To ensure that unique issues pertaining to private practice are addressed, the first of its kind- The Private Practitioners conclave was conducted on 22nd June. The highlight of the event was Gunwatta workshop by faculties from NABH which helped understand the process of NABH registration and its role in curbing widespread quackery in dermatology and participation from WHO, MoHFW and ICMR and ofcourse several interesting panel discussions on issues and challenges faced in practice. The Anti- ageing Conclave held on 20th July, provided an in-depth agenda from pathophysiology to clinical presentation and medical and surgical interventions for prevention and treatment. Collaborative events included the Skin Allergy Masterclass on 27th April, 2025 and the Dermatopathology Workshop on 27th-28th July. CUTICON of our state branch is planned on 6th and 7th December, please mark your calendar for the same. With the aim of skill development we will bring several more innovative programs this year, like the first ever STI and genital dermatoses-video based clinical and diagnostic workshop to be held on 28th September. Watch your mails for updates! The first monthly meeting was held at MAMC on May 17th, 2025, with discussion of excellent cases. For the first time a Relay quiz was held with prizes for each session and grand cumulative prize during CUTICON. The second meet is planned on 30th August, 2025 at LHMC. In addition to another edition of Relay Quiz, we are initiating the Expert Session with open discussion on a chosen topic-the first speaker being Maj Gen Manas Chatterjee on -Challenging cases in Dermatosurgery. Look out for future exciting sessions.
With a focus on our younger colleagues, we have initiated the IADVL DSB Post Graduate Thesis Grant 2025, an initiative aimed at supporting dermatology post graduate students across Delhi for carrying out their thesis research. A total of 3 grants of Rs 50000 each shall be awarded to the winners of the grant.
Further, the IADVL DSB official Newsletter ‘Derm-Connect, the second quarter edition (April to June) was published and released during the Private Practitioners conclave. The theme of the newsletter was in accordance to the theme of the conference: Private Practitioners: Skills Beyond Clinical Excellence. The newsletter contains interesting articles updating the busy practitioner and post graduates on science behind what is trending in private practice these days. The 2ne edition of the newsletter is current in process- we would love to have your submissions for the same.
Book launch-Under the Aegis of IADVL DSB, a landmark 5 volume book series ‘Compendium of Diagnostic Dermatology’ with a focus exclusively on diagnostic aspects of dermatological diseases will be brought out this year.
Social activities
I personally feel there is no better satisfaction than giving back to the society, and on the occasion of World Health Day on 7.4.2025, we celebrated the Skin Health Week with community health activities and camps. The activities were launched with the IADVL DSB EC 2025-2026 with the banner and slogan- From Skin to Within- Health Begins. A total of 11 screening camps were held in 6 schools for specially-abled, 4 old age homes and a RTHC. A total of 758 people were screened and 355 had dermatological complaints, for which free medications were provided. In addition, education was imparted in all the centres including sharing of audio messages for prevention of eczema. Additionally, educational activities with patients and their attendants were carried out about basic skin hygiene, common skincare myths and pitfalls, and the dangers of self-treating skin conditions and need of consulting only a dermatologist for skin, hair and nail disease. Role plays and videos were played followed by patient interaction at 5 medical colleges.
Videos on skin giving clues to internal disease, hair loss and need to consult dermatologist were released on all IADVL DSB social handles for public awareness Poster on STI prevention was released on social media handles during STI awareness week (14-21 April 2025)
IADVL-DSB World Vitiligo Day (25th June) Video Contest was held with a theme of-Innovation for Every Skin, Powered by AI
IADVL DSB, organized 32 camps at different parts of Delhi to serve the needy and underprivileged community on 13.7.2025 as part of the International book of records activity. More than 60 Dermatologists from IADVL Delhi State Branch participated in these free Skin Health Checkup and Awareness camps at various Medical Colleges, Delhi Schools, Old age homes, Schools for visually impaired and orphanages. More than 1400 patients were provided free skin consultation and medicines. This activity was covered by Hindustan times and news channels- Times Now Navbharat and Network 10.
If any of our members wishes to hold community activities, please reach out to us at contact@iadvldelhi.com
Please also stay connected with IADVL DSB through this website and our social media handles
Anti- Quackery
We have been actively processing complaints received. A Comprehensive Members Directory: The process of formulating a comprehensive members directory was initiated for IADVL DSB members aimed at making it a vital source for networking, collaboration, communication and locating fellow dermatologists across Delhi. A google form link has been prepared and has been circulated amongst the Delhi NCR following its completion, the consolidated information shall be available at IADVL DSB website. There have been anti-quackery message selfie points at all our events. Please click selfies at all future events and post on your social media. Let us actively spread the message that inly a qualified Dermatologist should be consulted for any skin, hair, nail and genital complaint.
Dermatology, including Venereology, Leprosy and Surgical and Aesthetic Dermatology, is one of the most challenging and satisfying specialty, especially due to the recent advances in this field and the advent of new diagnostic and therapeutic options. Let us delve into these exciting topics and update our knowledge this year. Our knowledge and skill are the best weapon against Quackery. We also hope to have active networking and interaction at upcoming academic and social events. Request you to actively participate, stay connected and strengthen our specialty and our Delhi State Branch
Warm Regards
Dr.Deepika Pandhi
President
IADVL-Delhi State Branch 2025-26
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