About us
The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) is the sole medical college accredited by the Australian Medical Council for the training and continuing professional development of medical practitioners in the specialty of dermatology. We are the leading authority in Australia for dermatology, providing information, advocacy and advice to patients, communities, government and other health stakeholders on skin health and dermatological practice. We are a not-for-profit organisation, supported by an in-house staff of 17. We are the only specialist medical college in Australia accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) as a Higher Education Provider.Our Membership
Mission |
Our mission is to train, educate and foster ongoing excellence of specialist dermatologists, enabling our Fellows to be the leaders in skin health care, education, advocacy and innovation. |
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Vision |
Our vision is for the highest standard of skin health and dermatology care to be available and accessible to all patients and communities. |
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Core Values |
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MissionOur mission is to train, educate and foster ongoing excellence of specialist dermatologists, enabling our Fellows to be the leaders in skin health care, education, advocacy and innovation. |
VisionOur vision is for the highest standard of skin health |
Core ValuesLEADERSHIP INTEGRITY PROFESSIONALISM PROGRESSIVENESS INCLUSIVENESS ACCOUNTABILITY |
Strategic Goals
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Quality Assurance
College is accredited as the sole recognised provider of specialist training in dermatology in Australia by the AMC. The AMC accredited the College for a further 4 years until March 2022.
Download AMC Accreditation Decision
To strengthen College as a provider of quality education it has also achieved a range of other accreditations.
College is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) as a Higher Education Provider (PRV14022).
Please click on the below link to access the College’s 2021 AMC followup assessment application.
