ILDS Certificate of Appreciation 2017 is now open for nominations

The ILDS, as part of its work in global dermatology, aims to recognise dermatologists and others in the field of dermatological care who have made an outstanding contribution to improving the outlook for people with skin diseases.

This is an opportunity for your Society to nominate individuals from your own Society whom you consider might be suitable for an ILDS Certificate of Appreciation.

The Certificates of Appreciation aim to recognise dermatologists and others in the field of dermatological care who have made an outstanding contribution in either of the following categories:

1. International Leadership
Those that have made significant contributions to furthering international dermatology. These are dermatologists that have shown international leadership which has made an impact on global health policies and practices, furthering of cross-border research, education and empowerment of dermatologists, their societies and the public.

2. Humanitarian Dermatology

Those that have been undertaking their work in a selfless, humanitarian and not-for-profit manner to improve the skin health of people in underserved areas of the world.

For further details on the category criteria please read the Nomination Guidance Notes.

The deadline for nominations is Monday 1 May 2017.

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