Peter Hsien-Li Peng, MD
Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Members of DASIL, It is a great honor and privilege to serve as President of the Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Surgery International League (DASIL) for the 2026–2028 term. DASIL has established itself as an international platform dedicated to advancing dermatology, dermatologic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and related disciplines through education, scientific exchange, and global collaboration. I am deeply grateful to our past presidents, leadership teams, and dedicated members whose commitment and contributions have shaped the organization into what it is today. As we enter a new chapter, I believe DASIL has an important opportunity to further strengthen its global presence and create greater value for our members. My vision for DASIL over the next two years is built upon five key priorities: 1. Strengthening Global Collaboration 2. Advancing Education and Scientific Excellence 3. Empowering the Next Generation 4. Promoting Innovation and Multidisciplinary Integration 5. Expanding Membership and Engagement I firmly believe that the true strength of DASIL lies not only in the expertise of its members, but also in our willingness to share knowledge, support one another, and build lasting friendships across borders. As President, I am committed to working closely with our Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and members to make DASIL an even more inclusive, dynamic, and influential international organization. I warmly invite colleagues from around the world to join DASIL, participate in our educational activities, share their expertise, and contribute to our collective mission. Together, we can advance scientific excellence, inspire the next generation, and shape the future of dermatology and aesthetic medicine. I look forward to meeting many of you at our upcoming DASIL Congresses and educational events. Together, we connect. Together, we learn. Together, we advance. With warm regards, | Michael H. Gold, MD
DASIL is the Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Surgery International League. What started as a dream to bring teaching and education to all corners of the world has become a wonderful reality and we are here for you. DASIL is a true non-profit international league, a U.S. 501(c)3, which means that none of the members benefits financially from being members or officers of DASIL. We do this, and want you to do this, because teaching our fellow dermatologists and clinicians allows us to continue the global reach of dermatology – which to many of us is key to the future of dermatology. Dermatology is truly global, and DASIL fills a need that we hope resonates to all. Our programs are varied and cover many of the most important aspects of dermatology―from medical to surgical to aesthetic. The showcase event each year is our DASIL World Congress. Following our successful meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2024 we returned to Asia and one of the fastest growing dermatology and surgical markets on the continent―Hanoi, Vietnam. This was our best-attended Congress so far, and we're excited to already be deep in planning for Cape Town, South Africa on October 23-25, 2025. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us! In addition, we have had successful initiatives started by our members and supported by our global colleagues. This has included the DASIL Scar Free Initiative―where teaching how to treat scars of all kinds has been showcased in many countries as well as having webinars with global KOLs presenting the latest in scar treatment. Recently, a hair forum has been established and other initiatives are in the works. Stay tuned for further announcements on these and other important initiatives. Please join with us. DASIL is one of the most important societies in dermatology and we are recognized in every corner of the world. We are open and transparent and your membership, as well as participation in Congresses and events, assures the success of the organization. Our Officers and Board of Directors, along with our Executive Director, are seasoned professionals and we are all here for you. |
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Welcome to DASIL and the DASIL website. We are glad that you have decided to learn about the exciting and varied programs that DASIL has and what we hope to accomplish as one of the biggest and best international dermatology and dermatologic surgery/aesthetic surgery societies in the world.