The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), the largest representing official society of Indian Dermatologists was established in its present form on 28th January, 1973. IADVL also happens to be the world’s 2nd largest Association of Dermatologists behind the American Academy of Dermatology. It is the national association of Indian medical specialists who manage patients with skin disorders, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or leprosy. The current member strength of the association is 12,500 plus. The association works for the betterment of the specialty by holding academic meetings, printing a journal (print version &online) and publishing a textbook. The IADVL has several state branches, each with their own office bearers, which function independently within the constitution of the IADVL...