Organized by North America Chinese Dermatologist Association, Graduate Dermatology Education Commission of Chinese Medial Doctor Association and Chinese Dermatologist Association, 10 dermatology residents among them,  5 from North America and 5 from mainland China attend a special 3-day exchange program at the Medical University of South Carolina. In addition to social events, sessions of exchange discussion, the program included 2 days of world-class instruction in dermatopathology and Clinical pathology correlation led by Dr. Elston in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Following the activities in Charleston, SC, all 10 residents attended 2017 American Academy of Dermatology Meeting in Orlando, Florida and presented selected topics to North American Chinese Dermatology Forum organized by North American Chinese Dermatology Association. The goal of this exchange to promote dialogue and understanding among young dermatologists from China and north america was reached successfully.

This program was financially supported by International Dermatology Educational Charitable Organization / An Yen, M.D and The Chinese Dermatologist Association. The sponsorships have been greatly appreciated by all involved.

We are grateful to Dr. Dirk Elston and his department at MUSC, SC for hosing this program.

The agreement of cooperation for the 2 programs was discussed during our visit to Dermatology, Huashan Hospital. Participants including leaderships of the department and NACDA. We are confident that the programs will be successful.

Clinic Dermatology Seminar: May 18 to 20, 2017

Dermatopathology Course: May 15-20, 2017

The 2 programs will be followed by Advanced Immunology Seminar May 21, 2017

Establish Ceremony were joined by from right to left Ms. Yuehong Zhou, a key hospital leader, Dr. An Yen, president of NACDA, Dr. Min Chen, vice president of NACDA, north America liaison of the committee, Dr. Yi Zhao, chair of department of dermatology, Qinghua Chonggen liaison of the committee, Dr. Yan Alex Zhang, director of public relation who participated the preparation process and Dr. Kehua Li, president elect of NACDA.

Committee member certificate were presented.

The ceremony were completed during NACDA visiting program in November 12, 2016

Dr, Ruoyu Li, Chair of Dept. Dermatology, First hospital, Peking University, President of Chinese Dermatologist Association presented history and progresses of the department.

Exchange was well received by attendees.

NACDA delegation members, Drs. Feng Luo, Limin Yu, Hongyu Yang and Youwen Zhou presented various topics in dermatology or dermatopathology.

It was a very nice exchange. Invitation and hospitality are greatly appreciated.

Some of the attendees, other guests, organizers and our delegation.

Nice venue for the occasion. Invitation and hospitality are greatly appreciated.

Drs. Limin Yu from Michigan, Yan Alex Zhang from Cleveland, An Yen from California, Min Chen from Chicago and Kehua Li from New Jersey, USA

A young and promising department of dermatology led by Dr Yi Zhao (centrally positioned).

Dr. An Yen, Head of our delegation with Drs. Jin Wang and Henan Yi, Hosts of this visit, chairs of local departments of dermatology. Joint organizers also include Dr. Maojian Wan, Guangdong Dermatological Surgery (not in the photo). Society Invitation and hospitality are greatly appreciated.

The exchange was focused on dermatological surgery.

Invited guests including those from Beijing University Shenzhen Hospital, Sun Yat Sen University (Guangzhou and Shenzhen). A happy friend gathering.

City park tour.

Enthusiastic attendance. The exchange program was stimulating and well received.

Hosts and our delegation.

Drs. Hong Fun, chair, dermatology, Zhejiang University and Min Zheng, chair of dermatology, 2nd hospital, Zhejiang University presented 6 invited speakers with certificates of appreciation.

Famous west lake tour,

The busiest dermatology clinic in China with average daily patient volume somewhere around 4,000. Dr. Jinhua Xu, chair of dermatology was guiding the department tour.

Delegation group photo was taken in front of a large sign designated for our visit program.

Lectures by Drs. Jianping Cai, Florida, Xuelin Xu, Michigan, Feng Luo, Los Angeles, Hongyu Young, Indiana and Yan Alex Zhang form Cleveland,  Photo in right low corner was taken during hospital tours.

Apparent happy group playing umbrellas as swords. What is going on?

Saw those guys playing swords and other serious stuffs on top of real Huashan (Hua mountain) where CDA was on going just a few days before this umbrella play. Maybe…..? Oh…oh!

Mixer of old and new friends. Invitation and hospitality are greatly appreciated. Will come back!

The exchange programs were well organized by the hosts. Hospitality was very warm and memorable. Impressed by their clinical, research and educational progresses.

Dr. Furen Zhang, director of the institute and vice chair of provincial medical institute board introduced the history and progress of the institution.

NACDA delegation speakers were Drs. An Yen from California, Huachen from New York, Kehua Li from New Jersey, Hong Jiang from Connecticut, Hongyu Young from Indiana, Yan Alex Zhang from Cleveland and Limin Yu for Michigan, USA. A local guest speaker Dr. Shunwei Wu from Shandong University was also presented his promising story as a oversea returnee.

Q & A session

Pathology slide review with our delegation members, Drs. Jianping Cai and Feng Luo.

Before welcome reception diner, provincial medical institute board officials including Dr. Furen Zhang, host of this visit were greeting our delegation members , Drs. Huachen Wei and Kehua Li. All or them are dear local folks now and then.