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The Australasian College of Dermatologists

The ACD is the peak medical college accredited by the AMC for the training and professional development of medical practitioners in dermatology.

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) is the peak medical college accredited by the Australian Medical Council for the training and professional development of medical practitioners in the speciality of dermatology. They provide authoritative information about dermatology to Government, the media, other health professionals and the general public.

25/03/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Prof Ncoza Dlova as one of our Keynote Speakers.

Prof Dlova is the Head of Dermatology, Full Professor and the immediate past Dean of the School of Clinical Medicine (SCM), University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

Learn more about Prof Dlova in this recent BBBC StoryWorksfilm highlighting global issues in skin health.

24/03/2026

The 2026 Scientific Research Fund application process opens Monday 20 April 2026, offering a grant of $50,000.

Learn more: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/fellows/college-research-grants-awards

20/03/2026

This year, we are honoured to welcome Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AC to deliver the John Reid Oration at .

Prof Doherty is corecipient of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and is internationally recognised for his ground-breaking work on T cell–mediated immunity research that continues to influence modern cancer therapies.

His insights promise to offer an inspiring start to our newest Fellows’ professional journey.

Register now for : https://acdasm.com.au

19/03/2026

Today marks National Day.

We’re committed to working in partnership to close the health and opportunity gap through improving access to culturally safe dermatology care, increasing the number of First Nations dermatologists, and fostering reconciliation.

Follow Close the Gap to learn more.

12/03/2026

Don’t miss out! Applications for the 2026 Green Impact Award close this Sunday 15 March at 11:59pm AEDT.

The Green Impact Award recognises and celebrates the efforts of individuals, organisations and businesses that actively work towards sustainable practices in dermatology.

Learn more: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/fellows/college-research-grants-awards/

08/03/2026

Congratulations to College Fellows Dr Adriene Lee and Prof Victoria Mar who have been appointed to The Lancet Commission on Skin Health.

The Lancet Commission on Skin Health is an international platform that brings together experts to develop evidence based recommendations to inform global health policy, World Health Organization (WHO) strategies, and future funding.

In the coming years, Dr Lee and Prof Mar will provide expertise on high priority skin health issues, building on the 2025 World Health Assembly resolution that recognised skin disease as a global health priority.

05/03/2026

workshops offer opportunities to enhance your clinical efficiency and update your skills:

✔️13th Annual Patch Test Training Day
✔️Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice – Practical Applications and Demonstrations
✔️Leading Effective Feedback Conversations with your Trainees
✔️ACD‑Skin Health Institute Clinical Skills Immersion Workshop
✔️Eczema Workshop
✔️ Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association Cultural Safety Training for Supervisors

Learn more: https://acdasm.com.au/workshops/

04/03/2026

Improving access to specialist dermatology care in rural, regional and remote communities is one of our key priorities.

That’s why we implemented a supervisory rotational model project funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Flexible Approach to Training in Expanded Settings Program.

This project has grown the dermatologist workforce in the Northern Territory by building capacity, quality, and sustainability of specialist dermatology training.

We look forward to ongoing collaboration with governments, health services and community stakeholders to improve skin health outcomes for all Australians.

Read more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ajd.70040

03/03/2026

Apply now for the 2026 Green Impact Award!

The Green Impact Award recognises and celebrates the efforts of individuals, organisations and businesses that actively work towards sustainable practices in dermatology.

Submissions close on Sunday 15 March at 11:59pm AEDT.

Learn more: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/fellows/college-research-grants-awards/

02/03/2026

👏Congratulations to the Universities Australia's 2025 Shaping Australia Awards Winners 👏

Fellows Prof H Peter Soyer, Prof Victoria Mar, Prof Pablo Fernández-Peñas, and to Prof Monika Janda and the entire Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging & Diagnosis (ACEMID) team are the winners of this year's Problem Solver Award!

The ACEMID team received the Judges’ Pick for revolutionising early detection in the fight against melanoma.

This highly deserved honour reflects the team’s globally unique and ground-breaking research program, which is transforming early melanoma detection and setting a new international benchmark for patient outcomes.

27/02/2026

Tomorrow is Rare Disease Day, an international event raising awareness and generating change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease.

We’re proud to work with patient support groups that offer support and advocacy for individuals living with skin conditions, including rare diseases.

Learn more: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/community/find-support-group/

26/02/2026

Will You Be Our 600th Attendee?

ACD ASM 58 is now only three months away, taking place from 16-18 May 2026.

To celebrate such strong registration numbers, we’re offering free registration for the 600th attendee.

Take the opportunity to focus on your professional development, personal wellbeing and meaningful connection with peers and colleagues from across Australia and around the world.

Early Bird registration is open until midnight AEDT, 19 March 2026.

Register: https://acdasm.com.au/registration/

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Level 6, 33 Chandos Street
St Leonards, NSW
2065

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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