Sweat Experts Head to Seoul for World Congress of Dermatology
The 22nd World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) will be taking place, under the auspices of the International League of Dermatological Societies, in Seoul, Korea on May 24 -29, 2011. IHHS founders and board members will be presenting at this event, which marks the first time that IHHS representatives have presented in Asia.
The most widely recognized international gathering of dermatological professionals, the World Congress of Dermatology (WCD), provides a rare opportunity to extend the reach of the IHHS by providing hyperhidrosis education to our international colleagues (and their patients). Held only every four years, the WCD meetings are invaluable educational opportunities for all dermatologists; for IHHS leaders, they provide a top-notch forum to build new relationships and stake out new ground for hyperhidrosis care. Bringing expert hyperhidrosis education and treatment training to Asia has been one of the IHHS's long-held ambitions... and with that ambition soon to be realized, the anticipation is building!
Chairing this important event for the IHHS will be David M. Pariser, MD (USA), founding IHHS board member and a world-renowned hyperhidrosis expert. He will be joined by Dee Anna Glaser, MD (USA), founding IHHS board member and current president, Ada Regina Trindade de Almeida, MD (BRAZIL), and Anna Campanati, MD (ITALY), who will be co-chairs. This seminar will take place on Thursday morning, May, 26, 2011, at 8:15-9:15.
Please consider attending this international event! IHHS leaders will provide an in-depth lecture and discussion on the condition of hyperhidrosis and the range of available treatments. Participation in this class provides an efficient yet comprehensive way to get your medical practice and treatment skills fully optimized to treat your hyperhidrosis patients. These patients remain a vastly under-served and under-diagnosed population. Registration is ongoing until March 24, 2011, but on-site registration will continue until the Congress is completed.
The last time the WCD was held was in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2007. This was the first time IHHS representatives participated in the event and the experience helped to build many connections with dermatological professionals in South American countries and around the world. The value of this ever-widening expertise is that the knowledge extends out from each doctor, into his or her community and, over time, the network of care builds…
Needless to say, the prospect of traveling to Seoul, Korea for this Congress is truly exciting. Seoul is a vibrant and beautiful city, with a high-tech infrastructure that is truly on the forefront of 21st century innovation. While it is a huge metropolis (with over 10 million people), it is frequently cited as one of the 10 most beautiful cities in the world. Divided by the Han River, Seoul is a wonderful mixture of ancient and modern; full of bridges, parks, shrines, and museums...What a wonderful setting for pursuits in modern hyperhidrosis medicine.
The COEX center, where the Congress is to be held, is itself a modern wonder. This state-of-the-art facility is located in the heart of the city in the Seoul World Trade Center complex. Accommodations are plentiful in the area surrounding the COEX, and it's easily accessible from any of the hundreds of hotels in the immediate area, giving attendees the option to walk, utilize the modern transportation system, or grab a taxi to get where you're going.
To learn more about the IHHS founders/board members' presentation and the other WCD programs in Seoul check out the program. To attend the hyperhidrosis event, you must first register to attend the 22nd WCD Congress.
And keep an eye on the IHHS's full 2011 educational calendar for more learning opportunities in the year ahead. It takes just a little investment of time and money to make a very big difference in the life of someone with hyperhidrosis.