The Scottish Dermatological Society was founded in 1924. The aim of the Society is to promote, for the public benefit, the knowledge, teaching, and practice of dermatology. It achieves this through:

• collecting, collating and publishing information about dermatology
• stimulating, promoting and publishing appropriate medical and scientific research
• holding conferences, meetings and seminars.

The Society has a president, a secretary and an executive committee who meet regularly. Clinical and scientific meetings are held 3 times a year, and regular symposia on relevant topics are held jointly with members of other disciplines. The President represents Scottish Dermatologists on the Executive of the British Association of Dermatologists.

 

Message from society president, Professor Richard Weller

I am delighted to replace Gina Kavanagh as President of the SDS.  I hope that the period of my presidency will be marked by a return to normality after the COVID years. 

We are however faced by a backlog of demand which we need to meet.  Returning to a high quality, timely clinical service, while maintaining and enhancing the training we offer to the next generation of dermatologists will be the themes to my time in office.
 

Message for Members

All members should login in with their own personal account and password rather than the generic account that was used previously. This will also enable us to ensure members details are up to date. If you are an active member but are unable to gain access to the website please email our administrator Lorraine Johnston - lorraine.johnston2@nhs.scot

New or established members who do not yet have access to the members area of the website should go through the "create a new account" option. This will allow us to update our records fully. Once your details are verified your account will be activated.

New members require to be nominated and seconded by existing members. The nomination should be emailed to the SDS secretary Dr Fiona Craig and it will be put forward at the next executive meeting which are held 4 monthly. Thereafter a members account will be created. You cannot register to become a member on this website.