The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Department of Dermatology successfully hosted a virtual postgraduate course entitled “Skinology: A Rainbow of Possibilities” last August 26-27, 2021. The conference was open to the public and more than 550 were in attendance.

The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center Department of Dermatology, in partnership with the Philippine Dermatological Society, hosted the Continuing Medical Education webcast entitled “Double Bubble: Extending Care Through Teledermatology” last July 28, 2021.

On June 30, 2021, the Philippine Dermatological Society, together with the UP-PGH Department of Dermatology, hosted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) entitled “Taytayan: Bridging Access to Dermatologic Care for Distant Communities”.

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Department of Dermatology hosted the continuing medical education webcast entitled “Sticking to The BaSYcs in Teledermatology” last May 26, 2021.

The May PDS CME,  in partnership with the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center,  started off with our moderator, Dr. Katrina Canlas-Estrella greeting everyone with a warm welcome before proceeding to the opening remarks by Dr. Noemie Salta-Ramos. Dr. Ramos expressed her pride and gratitude towards the PDS community with how they have shown great support to our colleagues that have been personally affected by the ongoing pandemic.

The Rizal Medical Center Department of Dermatology held its first Continuing Medical Education web conference last March 24, 2021.

Date: March 1-7, 2021
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Leprosy is a neglected disease in the Philippines. We, considered as experts in Leprosy, have the responsibility to provide the best care practices for our patients.

Last January 27, 2021, the Philippine Dermatological Society Contact Dermatitis and Environmental Dermatology (PDS CDED) Group hosted the first continuing medical education webcast for the year 2021 entitled “Contact Dermatitis and Environmental Dermatology: Zooming into 2021.”

In the midst of the pandemic, the practice of medicine is more crucial than ever as a supplement to training and clinical practice.

"The East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Department of Dermatology successfully led a continuing medical activity on pediatric dermatology entitled “CUTIS PEDIATRICA: A Two Part Pediatric Dermatology Case Conference” last October 26 and November 9, 2020 with a total of 330 and 320 attendees respectively from across the Philippines and even neighboring ASEAN countries.

October 20, 22, and 24, 2020 Written by Miyahra Haniko P. Lopez, MD-MBA, photos courtesy of Arbie Sofia P. Merilleno, MDM