Oct 3, 2022

Dermatology: Recent Appointments, Awards & Achievements

Division of Dermatology
Gold medal with the word winner on it

Congratulations to the following Division of Dermatology members:

Raed Alhusayen

Assistant Professor,  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Staff Dermatologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 

Associate Scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute


Dr. Raed Alhusayen was invited by the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery to deliver the 2022 JCMS lecture. The annual lectureship is extended to an author whose work has "attracted much attention". The title of the lecture was "HS: Lessons Learned" reflecting on the successes and set backs in HS research and clinical care in Canada. 


An-Wen Chan

Professor,  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Phelan Scientist, Women's College Research Institute
Staff Dermatologist, Women's College Hospital


Women's College Hospital, Day of Excellence in Academics 2022Best Paper Award (Researcher)
Guidelines for Reporting Trial Protocols and Completed Trials Modified Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Extenuating Circumstances: The CONSERVE 2021 Statement. Dr. Chan was the senior author of the CONSERVE Statement, which was published in JAMA with 33 citations since July 2021. He co-led an international team of 40 trialists, journal editors (Lancet, JAMA, BMJ, PLOS), ethicists, regulators, trial registries, and funders. CONSERVE provides guidance for reporting clinical trials that have been impacted by COVID-19 and other extenuating circumstances.  Tens of thousands of ongoing non-COVID trials have had to unexpectedly undergo substantial protocol modifications due to the pandemic. Because these major amendments can affect the study's validity, ethics, results, and interpretation, it is critical that they be carefully considered and transparently reported when eventually published.
 

Aaron Drucker

Associate Professor,  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Scientist, Women's College Research Institute
Staff Dermatologist, Women's College Hospital


University of Toronto, Associate Professor, Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Aaron Drucker has recently been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Congratulations!

International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD), 2022 Rajka Medal
Dr. Aaron Drucker has been selected as the recipient of the Rajka medal by the ISAD board of Directors. The medal is awarded bi-annually to a young investigator who has significantly contributed to the field of Atopic Dermatitis.

 
Jorge-Ryan Georgakopulos

PGY3, Dermatology, University of Toronto

Women's College Hospital, F.M. Hill Humanitarian Award 2021-2022
Dr. Jorge-Ryan Georgakopoulos received the 2021-2022 F.M. Hill Humanitarian Award, in recognition of his significant contribution in terms of compassionate patient care, understanding and excellent communication skills with patients and all health care professionals, as well as respect for his colleagues and the dignity of patients.  
 

Perla Lansang

Associate Professor,  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Staff Dermatologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 

University of Toronto, Associate Professor, Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Perla Lansang has recently been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Congratulations!
 

Asfandyar Mufti

PGY5, Dermatology, University of Toronto

Canadian Dermatology Association Resident and Fellows Society (CDA-RFS), Resident Teaching Award
Dr. Mufti Asfandyar has been selected to receive the 2022 Canadian Dermatology Association Resident and Fellows Society (CDA-RFS) Resident Education Award to recognize his outstanding teaching contributions to his peers and medical students. Congratulations to Mufti on this well deserved recognition of his exceptional teaching, and dedication to education and mentorship within the program.
 

Kucy Pon

Associate Professor,  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Staff Dermatologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 

University of Toronto, Associate Professor, Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Kucy Pon has recently been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Well done!
 

Nowell Solish

Associate Professor,  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Staff Dermatologist, Women's College Hospital

University of Toronto, Associate Professor, Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Nowell Solish has recently been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Congratulations!

 

2022 Dermatology Program Annual Awards

Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto

Congratulations to the following division members on being a recipient of one of our resident selected awards for 2022! The awards will be presented at the graduation dinner. Thank you all for the significant contributions you make to the program.

David Croitoru

University of Toronto, Division of Dermatology, 2022 Administrative Award
 

Asfandyar Mufti

University of Toronto, Division of Dermatology, 2022 Resident Teaching Award
 

Scott Walsh

University of Toronto, Division of Dermatology, 2022 Faculty Teaching Award