The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), the largest representing official society of Indian Dermatologists was established in its present form on 28th January, 1973. IADVL also happens to be the world’s 2nd largest Association of Dermatologists behind the American Academy of Dermatology. It is the national association of Indian medical specialists who manage patients with skin disorders, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or leprosy. The current member strength of the association is 15,685 plus. The association works for the betterment of the specialty by holding academic meetings, printing a journal (print version &online) and publishing a textbook. The IADVL has several state branches, each with their own office bearers, which function independently within the constitution of the IADVL...
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My dear members of IADVL,
It gives me immense pleasure to take over as the 51st President of the second largest
organization of qualified dermatologists in the world, the IADVL.I sincerely thank all of
you for posing faith in me and giving me an opportunity to a person from
a smaller city in India to serve the organization. After a couple of years of restricted physical
activity due
to the pandemic.....
Dear Seniors, Colleagues and Friends,
With the completion of the first of my two-year tenure,
I am humbled by the tremendous pan-India response and encouragement
that I received from our members. This historic Golden Jubilee year demanded
benchmarking academic and social activities. True to the spirit of brotherhood.....