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The Kovsie Dermatosurgery project has finally taken off, thanks to the vision of Prof. Frans Maruma. A special dermatosurgery facility has been taken into commission last week- where an array of clinical procedures and dermatosurgery cases will be performed. Junior and senior registrars are working with visiting consultants and resident consultants to treat basic and…

Over the past decade, the South African Mohs Group has represented the interests of Mohs surgeons practicing in South Africa. In 2024, the group took a significant step forward by formally establishing the South African Mohs Surgery Society (SAMSS). This transition is pivotal in ensuring Mohs surgery’s consistent quality and standard nationwide. The SAMSS is…

Background on the necessity of the training Procedural dermatology has become an integral and essential component of dermatology practice globally. The rapid rise in demand for procedural dermatology has not been paralleled with a proportionate increase in trained personnel. This has resulted in unsupervised procedures done by untrained and unqualified practitioners often resulting in serious potential…

The year 2024 marked a pivotal chapter for the South African Society for Dermatologic Surgery (SASDS), with its unwavering commitment to Nurturing Education and Research in Dermatology. Our community witnessed remarkable growth as dermatologists from both private and public sectors actively participated in educational initiatives and professional development programs. This surge in engagement has strengthened…