ASCDL or Afro-Asian Society for Cosmetic Dermatology
and Laser (which is a sister society for the ESCAD “European Society for
Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology and the ESLD “European Society for Laser
Dermatology) is a non-commercial, non-profit making medical scientific Society,
whose mission is to provide physicians with Continuing Medical Education (CME)
opportunities, specialised information services and professional support
networks. ASCDL is registered in Cairo, Egypt (in 2006) with plans and
intentions to expand its activities for all countries in the continents of
Africa and Asia in cooperation with other similar national and international
societies all over the world. ASCDL dedicates itself to dermatological
procedures performed in the field of the cosmetic Dermatology weather it is a
light based, surgical or non surgical procedure. Every aspect of these
techniques is taken into account- i.e. research, biological effects on the skin,
efficiency, safety and quality of cosmetic improvement etc. The goal of ASCDL is
to teach excellence in standards of techniques to its members by all possible
means.
Objectives of the Society
The objectives of the Society shall be:- To advance excellence in clinical
care, research, education and training in the field of Cosmetic dermatology
and Laser applications in Dermatology. The promotion of the highest
standards of clinical care in the aforementioned specialties.
- To be concerned
with supporting the maintenance and enhancement of high standards in
professions related to Cosmetic Dermatology and Lasers and other
professions or practices that the Society may from time to time consider
relevant.
- To act as the advocate and educator of patients particularly those
with concerns related to Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser assisted
procedures.
- To prepare, edit, publish and circulate such papers, books, journals
or other literary or electronically based matter as may seem conducive
to the objectives of the Society.
Membership Benefits
- Substantial discount on registration fees for ASCDL scientific meetings.
- ASCDL News, a regular update on Society activities and opportunities.
- Participation in ASCDL's extensive and highly successful Fostering Programme
with focused meetings directed at both junior members as well as office
dermatologists.
- Laser training centres will be available soon for ASCDL members only.
- Affiliated membership in the ESLD and the ESCAD.
The Board of ASCDL
President
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Salem Nasr city, Al-Batrawi St. Genena Mall, Building (5) Cairo,
Egypt Tel: +20 (2) 260 2036 Fax: +20 (2) 262 0521 Mobile: +20 (12) 216 5033
E-Mail: ahmed@nilecosmoderm.com
Vice President
Prof. Dr. Hisham Shokeir National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo
University, Egypt Tel: +20 (2) 3360 247 Mobile: +20 (10) 1678187
E-Mail: hshokeir@hotmail.com
Secretary General
Dr. Ashraf Badawi National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo
University, Egypt Tel: +20 (10) 515 6059 Mobile: +966 (50) 459 5153 E-
Mail: ashrafbadawi@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Prof. Dr. Mona Soliman National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo
University, Egypt
E-Mail: solimanmona@hotmail.com
Guidelines Director
Prof. Dr. May El Samahy, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt Prof.
Dr. Maha Abu El Magd, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Membership Committee
Prof. Dr. Maged El Batawy, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt Prof.
Dr. Talal Abdel Rahim, Faculty of Medicine, Al Menya University, Egypt
Society Representative in the ESLD
Dr. Klaus Fritz 76829 Landau, Germany Phone: +49-6341-20004
E-Mail: kfritz@esld.org
Society Representative in the ESCAD
Dr. Christopher Rowland Payne, UK Tel.: 020 7224 1228 Fax: 020 7487 5479
E-Mail: crp@thelondonclinic.co.uk
Society Representative in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Prof. Dr. Sameer Zimmo PO Box 1665, Jeddah 2144 KSA
E-Mail: sameer_zimmo@yahoo.com
Society Representative in Jordan
Dr. Medhat Abdel Malek Tel: +962795548317
E-Mail: medhat_malek@hotmail.com