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President’s Message

An Interesting and

Meaningful World

t is not uncommon to encounter rocky and Energy-based devices.
roads and unpaved paths in life. The PDS
has faced such situations at various times Let us maximize these learning opportunities Dr. Ma. Angela T. Medina-Lavadia, FPDS
in its 65-year journey. These have served to master new skills and capabilities. As a
as eye openers and even turning points response to the pressing challenges we face, PMA Foundation Day – Sept. 25, 2017
Iwhich have directed our collective life in let us look forward and achieve new heights Dagupan, Pangasinan – Nov. 30, 2017
more ways than one. of Dermatologic Health Care delivery for our Cebu City – Feb. 22-25, 2018
countrymen. Iloilo City – March 23-25, 2018
With the blowing winds of change, we continue Santiago City, Isabela – April 7, 2018
to face several legislative maelstroms. Among A respected sage once said, “Difficult roads Naga City, Camarines Sur – April 19-22, 2018
these are the Pharmacy Act with its iron-hand often lead to beautiful destinations”. What Lipa City, Batangas – May 5-7, 2018
implementation, the all-encompassing TRAIN can be more beautiful than going around our
Law, and the newly promulgated requirements of country touching the daily lives of our people? Watch out for these and many more
the Data Privacy Act—all in the last three months! Yes, our activities go on despite the geographical coming up soon:
and logistical challenges in these 7,107 islands! Malolos, Bulacan – May 19-20, 2018
The bludgeoning demands of compliance to Following the lead of the 1st National Eczema Manila – July 1, 2018
these regulations present a challenge to many, Congress and Fair in July 2017, and The Skin San Fernando, Pampanga – July 22, 2018
sometimes requiring a drastic change in clinical Museum at the Bonifacio Global City in December General Trias, Cavite – Aug. 5, 2018
approach -- and even a paradigm shift in the 2017, Skin Fairs and Museum installations have
way we run our affairs and practices. It has once been set up in these locations as fun educational The Dermauthority’s reach extends beyond our
been said that “We don’t grow when things are and public health outreach events: shores. In February of this year, we participated
easy; we grow when we face challenges.” The in the first ever PDS session at the AAD Global
changes these laws bring signal the need to Education Day during the AAD Annual meeting
explore, acquire and master new techniques and in San Diego, California. Entitled “Hot Tropical
procedures and to develop new clinical skills. Here ... “Challenges are what Dermatology”, the session highlighted
begins the necessity of adapting fresh strategies makes life interesting Dermatology in the Philippines. This year, the
for professional growth and development. PDS’ presence at the annual meetings of the
and overcoming them Dermatological Society of Thailand (March
The PDS in 2018 offers many opportunities for is what makes life 2018) and the Dermatologic Society of Singapore
widening our clinical and professional horizons. - Regional Scientific Meeting of Pediatric
Our regular CME covers a broad range of clinical meaningful.” Dermatology (April 2018) was well noted. In fact,
topics and discourses to update us. This year, for the upcoming 2nd ILDS Skin Summit (June
the Board-initiated LEAP Program gives us 2018) in Vietnam, our society has been chosen
the venue to learn more on the ‘Medical and Welcome to the to present our e-projects and online initiatives to
Procedural Management of Acne Scars.’ The the rest of the Dermatology world!
‘Basics of Phototherapy’ series enable us to interesting and
use this physical modality in our daily practices. meaningful world of Truly, there is wisdom in these ancient words:
Coming soon will be a ‘Biologics Masterclass’ “Challenges are what makes life interesting and
to empower us to confidently prescribe and PDS the Dermauthority: overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
administer this class of medications. Regular Equipped to Heal.
Toxin and Filler enabling workshops are coming Welcome to the interesting and meaningful
up under the auspices of the Dermsurgery team. Empowered to Lead!! world of PDS the Dermauthority: Equipped to
Continuing Laser Education (CLE) seminars are Heal. Empowered to Lead!!
regular initiatives of our core group on Laser
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