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Announcing the recipients of the ILDS 2027 Young Dermatologists International Achievement Awards

14 Oct 2026

Following an exceptional number of nominations submitted by our esteemed ILDS Members, we are delighted to announce the recipients of the ILDS 2027 Young Dermatologist International Achievement (YDIA) Award.

The YDIA Award recognises recently qualified dermatologists who are already making significant contributions to international dermatology, particularly through their work to improve care for underserved populations around the world. The calibre of nominations received was exceptionally high, making the selection process highly competitive. Ultimately, only one recipient from each of the six ILDS regions could be selected.

The 2027 recipients will attend the 26th World Congress of Dermatology in Guadalajara, Mexico, in June 2027, where they will be formally presented with their award. The Congress will also provide a valuable opportunity to connect with global dermatology leaders, exchange knowledge, and build international professional networks.

We invite you to join us in celebrating our six award recipients on this remarkable achievement.

The recipients for 2027 are:

Region: Africa

Nominated by: African Society of Dermatology and Venerology

Region: Europe

Nominated by: Austrian Society for Dermatology and Venereology

Region: Latin America (Including Mexico and the Caribbean)

Nominated by: Ecuadorian Society of Dermatology

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“Selected from more than 50 nominations, this year’s recipients of the Young Dermatologist International Achievement Awards are a remarkable group of recently qualified dermatologists who are already making a real difference to skin health in their countries, regions and internationally. Their commitment to advancing knowledge, strengthening dermatology services and expanding access to care reflects exactly the kind of global collaboration that the ILDS exists to support. We’re delighted to celebrate their achievements and look forward to welcoming them to the World Congress of Dermatology in Guadalajara next year.” Prof Henry W. Lim, ILDS President

Region: North America (excluding Mexico and the Caribbean)

Nominated by: Association of Professors of Dermatology

Region: East Asia, South East Asia, Oceania

Nominated by: The Japanese Dermatological Association

Region: West, South and Central Asia

Nominated by: Pigmentary Disorders Society

On behalf of the ILDS Board of Directors, we thank our valuable ILDS Members for submitting their nominations and congratulate all the nominees for their dedication and meaningful contributions to advancing dermatology worldwide. We also thank them for their ongoing commitment to improving skin health for communities across the globe.

We look forward to the 26th World Congress of Dermatology in June 2027 to present the Awards to the recipients in person and to celebrate both their award, and impactful work they are undertaking.

Full list of previous recipients available here.

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