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About IADVL Andhra Pradesh Chapter

First Association formed is the Indian Association of Dermatologists and Venereologistsin 1947, the year of India’s Independence. The members were from all over India mostly from North and Western parts of India. It was actively involved in academic programs: clinical meetings, annual conferences. Office bearers were elected. In 1972 Silver Jubilee celebrations were held in Madras.The association had its own Journal by name ‘Indian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology’ with Dr.T.K.Mehta, a Dermatologist form Bombay as the Editor in Chief for a longtime. The notable personalities associated with the organisation were Prof. Khandari, Dr.Sarat Desai, Dr.C.Sobhanadri and Dr.Schrofalong with many more.

A parallel association ‘The Indian Society of Dermatology’ was in existence with many Dermatologists from Calcutta and other places.

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