World Congress of Dermatology 2019

Every four years at the World Congress of Dermatology we recognise the contribution to international dermatology of an outstanding individual.
The ILDS Medal for Achievements in Global Dermatology is presented during the Opening Ceremony of the World Congress of Dermatology by the President of the ILDS.
Past recipients:
2019: Roderick Hay
2015: Stephen Katz
2011: Alberto Giannotti
Prior to 2011 this honour was called the ILDS Distinguished Service Award.
2007: Henning Grossmann & Terence Ryan
2002: Alfred W. Kopf
1997: Darrell Wilkinson
1997: David Taplin