A dermatologist is a licensed physician educated in the specialty of dermatology which covers diseases of the skin, hair and nails.

How does one become a dermatologist?

A dermatologist must train for 3 years at a hospital or institution approved by the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) after which he/she takes the board examinations of the PDS then earns the title Board Certified.

He/she will give you effective and safe medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments for skin, hair and nail problems.

What is the PHILIPPINE DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY (PDS)?

The PDS is the ONLY medical society for dermatology recognized by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA). This means your PDS dermatologist is a competent and skilled physician who is the authority on skin.

I do it every year even after I had just recovered from brain hemorrhage. Yes, I did it and will always do it out of LOVE for my family, for the people I care for and for those who are counting on me. I offer these sacrifices for a pending trial, a financial crisis, a delicate operation or for wounds to heal.

Upon being given the challenge to be editor of Skincontact, I just had to think twice. Just to be able to meet halfway the high standards and big shoe to fill left by the editors before me, I would need miracles. It’s a big leap to the unknown for me. And again the LOVE for PDS prevailed. With divine guidance and the help of my Associate Editors and Advisers, I know I can do it.

Come May Summer Issue, please watch out for a LOVE TO SHARE feature page. It could be anything from a travel blog, a quick-fix recipe, or a favorite pet.

I can’t wait to hear what you would love to share to our PDS family….

Dr Katrina “Katcee” Canlas-Estrella obtained her medical degree from the University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital and completed her residency training in Dermatology at the Makati Medical Center in 2011. She proceeded to take visiting fellowships at the Children’s Hospital of Boston and Stanford Hospital and Clinics and at the UCSF. She is currently starting her practice at the Makati Medical Center, and on the weekends, she spends her time with her husband walking their two adorable dogs, and eating in different restaurants, as she does not know how to cook. She looks forward being an associate editor of Skin Contact, where she can learn a lot from her colleagues in Dermatology

I am Trixie Carpo. I LOVE life! I adore my family, and I have always been passionate about Dermatology. It has been a long journey for me… I obtained my medical degree from U.P., my Diploma in Dermatology from Boston University, my fellowships from the Massachusetts General Hospital Laser Center and the Children’s Hospital-Boston, and lastly my residency from Makati Medical Center. Today, I am so blessed to finally enjoy the best of both worlds” I have a lovely happy family with whom I tremendously enjoy travelling with. And six days a week, I wake up to enjoy my practice and to bask in this wonderful world of Dermatology!

The Guest of Honor for this occasion and inductee is Philippine College of Physicians President Dr. Oscar T. Cabahug who was represented by Board of Trustees Member Dr. Chad Rey Carungin. This night also, the different Pharmaceutical companies who greatly believed and helped the society in its activities were also cited. Most importantly, this evening is really in recognition of the collective and individual achievements of the different committees and its members who wholeheartedly contributed in the service of the PDS.

To all the awardees, the new board of directors and the new officers, best of luck and congratulations!