The Australasian College of Dermatologists

Registration is now open for our 8th Rural Dermatology Meeting taking place in Hobart, Tasmania from 6 – 8 September 2024. This year’s theme is “Caring in Dermatology”, focusing on caring for ourselves, caring for the environment and caring for our rural patients.

This is a great opportunity for ACD Fellows, trainees and other medical professionals to come together to discuss clinical and professional challenges, opportunities and solutions for dermatology practice in rural and remote areas. We look forward to sharing program updates with you in the coming weeks.

To register visit this link:
https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/event/the-australasian-college-of-dermatologists-8th-rural-dermatology-meeting/

Today is the last day to submit your applications for the 2024 Scientific Research Fund (SRF). Submissions close tonight 11:59pm AEST. To apply, visit https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-fellows-and-trainees/college-research-grants-awards/

There is not long left to submit your application for the 2024 Scientific Research Fund (SRF) Grant. Visit our website to access the application form and guidelines on how to submit your application. Submissions close Sunday 16 June at 11:59pm AEST.

https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-fellows-and-trainees/college-research-grants-awards/

This Men’s Health Week, we are reminding all men that it is estimated that skin cancer kills twice as many men as women in Australia and that incidence rates of being diagnosed with melanoma increases with age, especially in men over 60 years. This is largely due to accumulated sun exposure over a person’s lifetime.

It has never been more important to prioritise your health by seeking support and connecting with health services early on.

If you have a suspicious mole or a skin lesion you are unsure about, don’t delay your visit to a GP or dermatologist. To find out a dermatologist in your area, you can use ACD’s Find a Derm tool on our website to help you with your search https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/find-a-derm/

7 Days to go!

Applications for the 2024 Scientific Research Fund (SRF) are still open. Visit our website to access the application form and guidelines on how to submit your application.

Submissions close on Sunday 16 June at 11:59pm AEST.

https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-fellows-and-trainees/college-research-grants-awards/

Today is CrazySocks4Docs day!

Share a picture of you wearing your best pair of crazy socks using the hashtags and .

CrazySocks4Docs Day (CS4D) aims to normalise the conversation around mental health in healthcare and create a safe space for doctors to discuss their challenges. This year, CrazySocks4Docs focuses on promoting tangible actions, and removing the stigma associated with mental health issues with a particular focus on highlighting the significant burdens on rural and remote health professionals.

It has been wonderful to see landmarks around Australia illuminated purple this week to raise awareness, deepen understanding and support those affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic autoinflammatory skin condition.

Symptoms of HS can vary but commonly include persistent nodules and abscesses deep in the skin that can result in painful discharge and scarring, significantly affecting people’s quality of life. Patients can often face significant delays in diagnosis and referral for specialist dermatologist care.

We are pleased to work with patient support group Hidradenitis Suppurativa Australia who are helping to shine a light on this condition, with the aim of breaking barriers and stigma so that diagnosis and treatment can begin earlier.

For more information on Hidradenitis Suppurative Australia and the other patient support groups we work with visit www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-community/find-support-group/

Today is World Environment Day! calls on everyone to do their part towards saving the environment. Continuing our commitment to environmental sustainability, our recent Annual Scientific Meeting, saw College Fellows came together to explore, discuss and share practical tips on how we can contribute towards more environmentally sustainable healthcare and dermatology practice. Read more about College’s commitment to environmental sustainability here: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/about/csr/environmental-sustainability/

This Friday, 7 June is CrazySocks4Docs day!

CrazySocks4Docs Day (CS4D) aims to normalise the conversation around mental health in healthcare and create a safe space for doctors to discuss their challenges. This year, CrazySocks4Docs focuses on promoting tangible actions, and removing the stigma associated with mental health issues with a particular focus on highlighting the significant burdens on rural and remote health professionals.

This Friday wear your best pair of crazy socks and post a picture to social media with the hashtags and

Applications for the Trans-Tasman Exchange Scholarship 2024 close today!

ACD trainees who are interested in applying for the Trans-Tasman exchange scholarship to attend the 2025 Annual Conference of the New Zealand Dermatological Society held in Wellington are reminded that applications close at 11.59pm tonight.

To apply, please visit https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-fellows-and-trainees/college-research-grants-awards/

Submit your application now for the 2024 Scientific Research Fund (SRF) via our website.

https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-fellows-and-trainees/college-research-grants-awards/

Applications close on Sunday 16 June at 11:59pm AEST.

Congratulations to ACD Board Member Prof Kiarash Khosrotehrani who has been announced as the St Baker Soyer Chair in Dermatology at the University of Queensland.

Under the leadership of the current Dermatology Chair Prof H. Peter Soyer, the Dermatology Research Centre has already achieved extraordinary outcomes and the appointment of Prof Khosrotehrani will ensure that the Dermatology Research Centre continues to sustain a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Prof Khosrotehrani’s interest in skin biology, regenerative medicine and skin cancer will help drive significant advances in research and achieve the strongest possible outcomes for the Australian community.

Today is National Sorry Day commemorating the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report. It is a day for all Australians to come together in the spirit of healing - to reflect and pay our respect to the strength of Australia’s Stolen Generations.

Over the past two years, more than 130 College Fellows and trainees have completed the AIDA cultural safety training, supporting shared understanding of the historical and cultural perspectives of First Nations patients and their families and recognising the importance of continued connection to culture, country, language and community for health and wellbeing.

Thank you for attending our 56th Annual Scientific Meeting from 11th - 13th May in Perth. We hope you enjoyed it, here are some pictures we took of our attendees with this year's mascot Freckles the Quokka!

ACD President Dr Adriene Lee and CEO Haley Bennett were pleased to join the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges meeting on 21 May 2024 in Sydney.

16 Specialist Medical Colleges, State and Federal Health Departments Senior Officials, Medical Board of Australia, Australian Medical Council, Medical Deans of Australia & New Zealand and other stakeholders attended a workshop on workforce on 21 May 2024. Everyone pulling together to address the pressing health workforce issues facing the country.

A reminder that ACD’s Annual General Meeting for 2024 will be held tonight via Zoom at 7pm AEST.

All Voting Members should have received a reminder email thus afternoon containing the Meeting Notice and documents, as well as instructions on how to vote during the meeting.

If you did not receive this email or have any questions please contact us.

This week is National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. ACD would like to say thank you to our Fellows who so generously volunteer their time, knowledge and skills to give back to their College, their colleagues and trainees to ensure patients receive the best care.

We would also like to recognise the tireless work of patient support groups who provide such valued guidance and support to the many Australians who suffer from chronic skin conditions, their carers and loved ones.

To find out more about patient support groups, visit our website www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-community/find-support-group/

Congratulations to our award winners and our newest Fellows who were conferred at the Graduation and Awards Ceremony at ACD’s 56th ASM.

Applications for the 2024 Scientific Research Fund (SRF) Grant are now open via our website.

Submissions close on Sunday 16 June at 11:59pm AEST.

https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-fellows-and-trainees/college-research-grants-awards/

We hope you enjoyed the Australasian College of Dermatologists 56th Annual Scientific Meeting.

Thank you to all Fellows, trainees, delegates and sponsors for joining us and contributing to a successful, valuable and exciting meeting.

We look forward to welcoming delegates to Brisbane in 2025.

Today is the final day our 56th Annual Scientific Meeting. For the full program, go to https://acdasm.com.au/

Have a look at what we have in store for the second day of our 56th Annual Scientific Meeting. For the full program, go to https://acdasm.com.au/

Have a look what we have in store for the first day of our 56th Annual Scientific Meeting.

We can’t wait to see all Fellows, trainees, exhibitors and delegates at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

For the full program, go to https://acdasm.com.au/

It has been a busy day of pre-conference workshops and meetings at the Australasian College of Dermatologists 56th Annual Scientific Meeting. Today our Board of Directors met to continue working towards our 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. See our website for details.

Welcome to those attending the pre-ASM Workshops today at the Perth Exhibition and Conference Centre including the 11th Annual Patch Test Training Day and AIDA Cultural Safety Workshop.
We look forward to seeing those attending the Welcome Reception and New Fellows and Registrars Dinner this evening.

Remember to tag us and use the hashtag on your social media posts.

There is only 3 days to go until our 56th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Perth Exhibition and Conference Centre. We are delighted to have over 1100 attendees registered!

To help plan your time at the conference, the full ASM program is available on our website. We are looking forward to an exciting Meeting with fantastic keynote speakers, workshops, social events, and much more.

There is still time to register, visit http://acdasm.com.au

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day, reminding all health practitioners that protects you and your patients from infection. Every moment of hand hygiene matters.

Learn more and access the latest resources safetyandquality.gov.au/WHHD

ACD looks forward to congratulating our newest Fellows and 2023 award recipients at the Graduation and Awards Ceremony on Sunday 12 May at the Perth Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Register now to join us.

acdasm.com.au

There is only 1 week to go until our 56th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Perth Exhibition and Conference Centre!

To help plan your time at the conference, the full ASM program is available on our ASM website.

Haven’t registered yet? There is still time! Register now at acdasm.com.au