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Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery

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Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
AbbreviationSSDDS
Formation1989
TypeScientific Society (non-profit)
Location
Region served
Saudi
President
Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Alakeel[1]
Main organ
Skin and its Diseases
Websitewww.ssdds.org

The Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (in Arabic الجمعية السعودية لأمراض وجراحة الجلد), commonly abbreviated as SSDDS, (formerly The Saudi Society of Dermatology and Venereology), is a scientific organization that was established in 1989.

Dr. Sami Al Sogair has been attributed to the foundation of the society, who also stands as its president since 1989 until 1994.

In 1994, an SSDDS election installed Dr Omar AlSheikh as president, succeeded by Dr Sami Alsuwaidan. Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Alakeel is the current president of the society.[citation needed]

Activities

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The 13th National Symposium of the SSDDS was held on 30–31 December 2009.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Winter Academy Newsletter, Congress St., Moritz and Pontresina, April 2–5, 2009: Page 7.
  2. ^ 13th National SSDDS Conference Website accessed on 2 November 2010.