Secretary's Message
Message from the Honorary Secretary of IADVL Kerala.
Dear Members,
It is a privilege to serve as the Honorary Secretary of IADVL Kerala for 2025-2026. Under the leadership of our President, Dr. David Pudukadan, we move forward with a clear vision - "Together Towards Excellence." This rests on four pillars: academic growth, community engagement, professional development with zero tolerance to quackery, and strong member engagement - driven by structured execution and accountability.
The year ahead includes well-planned academic programs with CMEs, symposiums, and conferences, both online and offline. Postgraduate-focused initiatives will be strictly exam- and clinic-oriented - no distractions, only relevance.
Key initiatives include a member-exclusive EMR system, an official IADVL Kerala mobile app, a transparent job and dermatology equipment portal, revised scholarship policies promoting ethical and merit-based participation, small-group procedural trainings, practice-management support, approved-clinic listings, and a formal induction for new members.
Our zero-tolerance stance on quackery remains firm. Community outreach will expand, with focused programs on steroid misuse awareness, student education, and continued dermatology services in jails, orphanages, and old-age homes. Public awareness activities aligned with national health days will continue with measurable outcomes.
All flagship programs - CMEs, Cutifest, and postgraduate clinics - will continue uninterrupted. Success depends on active member participation across all committees.
Every member matters. Let us work together for a focused, impactful, and productive year.
Long live IADVL!
Dr. Joan Felicita Samson
Hon. Secretary, IADVL Kerala