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Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists

Our mission is to foster, equalise access and improve training in cosmetic dermatology for all Australasian dermatologists and registrars and, more broadly, to share dermatologist’s expertise with other disciplines

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Greg Goodman
Mark Magnusson
Peter Callan
Stefania Roberts
Sarah Hart
Frank Lin
Eqram Rahman
Cara McDonald
Steven Liew
Cath Porter
Niamh Corduff
Michael Clague

Attention all Cosmetic Practitioners (non-Dermatologists), Doctors, Nurses and Dermal Therapists

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Rationale, Objectives and Goals of the ASCD

The Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists (ASCD)  provides education and training activities under the registered entity Cosmetic Dermatologists Education Inc. (ABN 58 138 451 463) with individual membership open to all Australian and New Zealand dermatologists and dermatology trainees.

The ASCD activities are supported by:

  • ASCD Board, comprising 13 members
  • Individual Australian and NZ dermatologists (currently 164)
  • Affiliated organisations with similar goals of cosmetic dermatology education
  • Friends of ASCD – eminent overseas dermatologists and leading other practitioners in cosmetic dermatology who contribute to the ASCD program
  • Industry sponsor group, which includes support for the ASCD journal

Purpose

To share dermatologists’ expertise and deliver quality training in cosmetic dermatology to improve care for patients.

Vision

To be internationally recognised as the source of dermatology expertise that is shared with those delivering cosmetic skin care and procedures.

Positioning

We provide education and training in cosmetic dermatology.
We help cosmetic practitioners to develop their expertise and optimise patient care.

Professor Greg Goodman AM
ASCD President

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ASCD Events

The ASCD facilitates world-class educational opportunities for all Healthcare Professionals, Nurses and Practice Staff who have a focus on Cosmetic Dermatology.

2024 ASCD Symposium

1 – 3 March 2024 | Crown Conference Centre Melbourne

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ASCD Board

The ASCD has a board comprising 13 individual dermatologists. Click for more information.

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Application for Organisation Affiliation

The ASCD is pleased to have a number of like-minded organisational Affiliates who share the ASCD goals to improve education and training in cosmetic dermatology. Click for more information.

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ASCD Industry Partners

The ASCD has a collaborative relationship with the cosmetic industry to support its educational activities.

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ASCD Quarterly Journal

In 2020, the ASCD launched a comprehensive quarterly cosmetic dermatology journal.

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