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 Strategic Plan

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.

Vision

Our vision is for the highest standard of skin health
and dermatology care to be available and accessible
to all patients and communities.

Core Values

LEADERSHIP

Motivating and shaping
our profession.

INTEGRITY

Adhering to ethical
principles and practice.

PROFESSIONALISM

Demonstrating quality,
competence and skill.

PROGRESSIVENESS

Striving for continual
improvement and innovation.

INCLUSIVENESS

Valuing and respecting the
diversity of our profession,
patients and the community.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Being responsible and
accountable to our patients,
communities and our members.

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.

Vision

Our vision is for the highest standard of skin health
and dermatology care to be available and accessible
to all patients and communities.

Core Values

LEADERSHIP
Motivating and shaping
our profession.

INTEGRITY
Adhering to ethical
principles and practice.

PROFESSIONALISM
Demonstrating quality,
competence and skill.

PROGRESSIVENESS
Striving for continual
improvement and innovation.

INCLUSIVENESS
Valuing and respecting the
diversity of our profession,
patients and the community.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Being responsible and
accountable to our patients,
communities and our members.

Strategic Goals