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First Annual North American Chinese Dermatology Forum

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Huachen Wei lecture titled “Genetic and immunologic background of recalcitrant fungal infections by Ruoyu Li, M.D., President of Chinese Dermatologist Association.

 

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NACDA president, Kehua Li, M.D. presented a plaque to Ruoyu Li, M.D. in recognizing her effort to improve Chinese dermatologist exchange cross pacific.

 

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Huachen Wei lecture titled “Chinese dermatology: past, present and future” by Hongduo Chen, M.D. member of the academy of science, China, honorary president, Chinese Society of Dermatology.

 

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NACDA president, Kehua Li, M.D. presented a plaque to Hongduo Chen, M.D. in recognizing his effort to improve Chinese dermatologist exchange cross pacific.

 

Keynote speech titled "SinoAmerican cooperation in dermatology" by Dirk Elston, M.D., past president of American Academy of Dermatology and president of American Society of Dermatopathology.
Huachen Wei lecture titled “SinoAmerican cooperation in dermatology” by Dirk Elston, M.D., past president of American Academy of Dermatology and president of American Society of Dermatopathology.

 

NACDA president, Kehua Li, M.D. presented a plaque to Dirk Elston, M.D. in recognizing his effort to improve dermatologist exchange cross pacific.
NACDA president, Kehua Li, M.D. presented a plaque to Dirk Elston, M.D. in recognizing his effort to improve dermatologist exchange cross pacific.

 

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President elect, Dr. Youwen Zhou presided the opening session.

 

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Keynote lecture titled “How to find pathogenic and susceptibility genes of skin disease by Xuejun Zhang, past president of Chinese Society of Dermatology

 

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Outstanding Achievement in Skin Research Award recipient, Xuejun Zhang, M.D. and NACDA vice president, sponsor of the award, Huachen Wei, M.D.

 

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NACDA president Kehua Li, M.D. presented a plaque to An Yen,, M.D. “in honor and with deep appreciation of the distinguish and unselfish service given to the association while serving with outstanding leadership, vision and ability as president and founder of North American Chinese Dermatology Association 2015-2016”.

 

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An Yen, M.D. presided the resident forum and presented a certificate to each resident speaker.

 

Dr. Danny Guo, dermatology resident from University of British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Danny Guo, dermatology resident from University of British Columbia, Canada

 

Dr. Xiaofen Zheng, dermatology resident from Peking Union Medical University, China and Dr. An Yen, Organizer
Dr. Xiaofen Zheng, dermatology resident from Peking Union Medical University, China

 

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Dr. Jingru Sun, dermatology resident from Peking University, China. She served as a coordinator for the exchange program.

 

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Dr. Andrew Ji, dermatology resident from Stanford University, USA

 

Dr. Yue Xia, dermatology resident from Zhongshan University, China
Dr. Yue Xia, dermatology resident from Zhongshan University, China

 

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Dr. Steve Xu from Northwestern University, USA, Co-organizer of the resident exchange program, chair, resident / fellow committee, NACDA

 

dr. Duoqin Wang, ;dermatology resident from Fudan University, China
Dr. Duoqin Wang, dermatology resident from Fudan University, China

 

Dr. Ainah Tan, dermatology resident from Northwestern University, USA
Dr. Ainah Tan, dermatology resident from Northwestern University, USA

 

Dr. Sandy Kuo, dermatology resident from University of California, Davis, USA
Dr. Sandy Kuo, dermatology resident from University of California, Davis, USA

 

Dr. lYuxi Dong, Resident form China Medical University
Dr. Yuxi Dong, Resident form China Medical University

 

First Sino-North American Dermatology Resident Exchange Program

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.

 

Prof. Dark Elston, MUSC, Prof. Youwen Zhou, UBC, Prof. An Yen, UCD and 10 dermatology residents department of dermatology, MUSC
Prof. Dark Elston, MUSC, Prof. Youwen Zhou, UBC, Prof. An Yen, UCD and  all participating dermatology residents in conference room, department of dermatology, MUSC

 

Program opening welcome diner
Program opening welcome diner

 

Prof. An Yen and Prof. Youwen Zhou with all participating dermatology resident in MUSC hospital campus
Prof. An Yen and Prof. Youwen Zhou with all participating dermatology residents in MUSC hospital campus

 

Dermatopathology Signing out session with Prof. Dirk Elston
Dermatopathology Signing out session with Prof. Dirk Elston

 

CPC session.
CPC session, MUSC presided by Prof. Elston

 

Guided tour of MUSC medical center
Guided tour of MUSC medical center

 

Multiple Dermatopathology signing out sessions
Another Dermatopathology signing out sessions

 

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Presentation by Dr. Steve Xu, program co-organizer, dermatology resident from Northwestern University, USA

 

Dr. lYuxi Dong, Resident form China Medical University
Presentation by Dr. Yuxi Dong, Resident form China Medical University, China

 

Presentation by Dr. Jingru Sun, dermatology resident from Peking University, China
Presentation by Dr. Jingru Sun, dermatology resident from Peking University, China

 

Dr. Ainah Tan, dermatology resident from Northwestern University, USA
Presentation by Dr. Ainah Tan, dermatology resident from Northwestern University, USA

 

dr. Duoqin Wang, ;dermatology resident from Fudan University, China
Presentation by Dr. Duoqin Wang, ;dermatology resident from Fudan University, China

 

Dr. Andrew Ji, dermatology resident from Stanford University, USA
Presentation by Dr. Andrew Ji, dermatology resident from Stanford University, USA

 

Dr. Yue Xia, dermatology resident from Zhongshan University, China
Presentation by Dr. Yue Xia, dermatology resident from Zhongshan University, China

 

Dr. Sandy Kuo, dermatology resident from University of California, Davis, USA
Presentation by Dr. Sandy Kuo, dermatology resident from University of California, Davis, USA

 

Dr. Xiaofen Zheng, dermatology resident from Peking Union Medical University, China and Dr. An Yen, Organizer
Presentation by Dr. Xiaofen Zheng, dermatology resident from Peking Union Medical University, China

 

Dr. Danny Guo, dermatology resident from University of British Columbia, Canada
Presentation by Dr. Danny Guo, dermatology resident from University of British Columbia, Canada

 

 

 

Huashan – North America Clinical Dermatology Seminar and Dermatopathology Course

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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

North America – Qinghua Chonggen Dermatology Consultant Committee

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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.

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Committee member certificate were presented.

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

 

NACDA Delegation China Academic Exchange Visit: The First Hospital, Peking University

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

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Exchange was well received by attendees.

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

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

 

 

 

NACDA delegation academic exchange visit: Qinghua Chonggen hospital. Qinghua University

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

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

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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

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

 

 

 

NACDA delegation academic exchange visit: Shenzhen

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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.

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The exchange was focused on dermatological surgery.

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

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City park tour.

 

 

 

 

NACDA Delegation China Academic Exchange Visit: Shanghai Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

 

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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!

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

 

 

 

 

NACDA Delegation China Academic Exchange Visit: Shandong Dermatology Institute

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

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

 

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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.

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Q & A session

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

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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.