International Society of Dermatology Fellowships
Goal
Promote the advancement and exchange of scientific and clinical dermatological information worldwide for the purpose of providing better patient care on every continent.
General Objective
Provide opportunities to ISD members to enhance dermatological knowledge and skills through a fellowship program. The International Fellowship Committee (IFC) will oversee this activity.
Specific Objectives
- To serve as a central body to facilitate International Dermatology Fellowships
- To suggest, encourage, facilitate and maintain a listing of possible mentors/institution/hospital/universities interested in participating as hosts.
- To coordinate the application of members seeking fellowship learning experiences with volunteer mentors of different universities/countries
Eligibility
- Applicant should be a member of ISD for at least two consecutive years.
- Resident-applicant must apply for ISD membership at the time of the application.
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- Category 1
- These young Dermatologists/Residents will receive US$1500 from the ISD or US$500/ month. There will be maximum of 10 fellows per year, coming from developing Regions. The ISD Executive will approve their nominations after the endorsement of your Committee. Resident-applicants who are 35 years old and below will be given priority.
- Category 2
- Young Dermatologists/Residents suggested by your Committee and receiving variable financial support from Companies. No age limit set.
- Category 3
- Dermatologists/Residents not financially supported. No age limit set.
Members of the International Fellowship Committee:
- Chair
- Evangeline B. Handog, MD Philippines
- Co-Chairs
- Luitgard Wiest, MD Germany
Yahya Dowlati, MD, PhD Iran
Please send your application with a brief biosketch together with your letter of recommendation from your local, regional or national dermatologic society and from the head / training officer of your institution to:
Evangeline B. Handog, MD handogmd@pacific.net.ph
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