Skin Health for Everyone. Everywhere.
GLODERM works to build connections between dermatologists, trainees, and healthcare professionals around the world.
Prof. Wendemagegn Enbiale
I was actively involved in diverse areas such as outbreak management, community-based
research, operational research, and clinical trials. My research contributions encompass 42 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.
A Fellow for Ethiopian Academy of Sciences I am actively engaged in national and global health initiatives. I am serving as a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases. My leadership extends also to role as the vice-chair of the International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology (GLODERM) and as a member of the advisory board of Amref Ethiopia.
Additionally, I remains actively engaged in training initiatives, having been an alumnus of the TDR lead Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative and facilitating operational research training for South East Asia and Africa.
She has collaborated with the World Health Organization since 2011, to establish guidelines for the treatment of HIV-associated skin conditions in the developing world.
She has won the American Academy of Dermatology’s Member Making a Difference Award, as well as the most highly cited author in the area of epidemiology in AIDS in 2009.
Her current work centers around Kaposi’s sarcoma, a potentially deadly tumor associated with HIV that first appears on the skin.
Her work has been supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the American Skin Association, the Harvard Center for AIDS Research, and the Medical Dermatology Society.
Dr. Claire Fuller
Dr Claire Fuller is a consultant dermatologist from London, UK. She is a medical dermatologist with interest in infectious and tropical dermatoses as well as multidisciplinary genital skin diseases management. She is on the leadership team of the Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network Skin NTD Cross Cutting Group and is a founder member of GLODERM (The International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology) as well as IACS International Alliance for the Control of Scabies
Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, MD MPH
Dr Wingfield Rehmus is currently the head of pediatric dermatology at BC Children’s Hospital which provides dermatology services to children from throughout British Columbia including small remote communities. Her team also works in collaboration with a social pediatrics network in downtown Vancouver called RICHER, which is embedded into the community to support children and families living in vulnerable situations.
Dr. Cyndy Muliro
Dr Cyndy Muliro is currently a Dermatovenereology resident at the Regional Dermatology Training Center (RDTC) Moshi, Tanzania where she is also the Chief Resident.
She obtained her bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree in 2014 from Moi University, Eldoret – Kenya. Prior to her residency she was the Medical Officer Supervisor at the accident and emergency department at the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Nairobi, Kenya where she was posted after completing her internship at the Defense Forces Memorial Hospital also in Nairobi, Kenya.
She has been involved in several projects at the RDTC including planning and execution of the International annual CME conference, workshops and outreach activities among many others. She is also a member of the GLODERM trainee committee where she has participated in organizing and hosting several webinars.
Mentor: Kari Wanat
Dr. Gaylord Wa Inena
His focus is on addressing the high rate of skin cancers in people with albinism, a country where there are few dermatologists outside the capital, Kinshasa.
Working with his mentor, Wingfield Rehmus, Gaylord is keen to develop skills to enable him to write grant and funding proposals, build community outreach educational projects and publish the results of his work.
Her research focuses on neglected tropical skin diseases, in particular leprosy and scabies, and improving access to health care in remote settings. Marlous initiated teledermatology service bringing together Indonesian and international dermatologists to support rural communities in Sumba.
With her mentor, Esther Freeman, Marlous aims to develop leadership skills, expand her network and cultivate new ideas for projects which will have a sustained impact on the well-being and health of communities in Indonesia and elsewhere.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect dermatologists (and trainees) whose primary interests are focused on the advancement of skin health in resource-limited communities, locally and globally, through sustainable and integrated approaches to clinical care, education, research, policy, and advocacy.
We envision a world where every individual, regardless of background, has the opportunity to achieve skin health. Our mission is to promote skin health worldwide through enhanced access to care, training, advocacy, capacity building, clinical care, and research. We aim to raise awareness about skin health within the overall well-being of communities and to reduce the burden of both common and neglected skin diseases.
Meet the Leadership Team
Dr. Karolyn (Kari) Wanat
GLODERM Chair
Prof. Wendemagegn Enbiale
GLODERM Vice-Chair
Dr. Wingfield Rehmus
GLODERM Treasurer
Dr. Esther Freeman
GLODERM Co-Founder
Dr. Claire Fuller
GLODERM Co-Founder
Mentorship Programme
GLODERM brings together a unique community of dermatology professionals with a focus on Global Health Dermatology. Connecting these individuals, at all career stages, who are passionate about the advancement of skin health in resource-limited communities, locally and globally is central to GLODERM’s mission.
The Mentorship Programme is a cornerstone of GLODERM’s sustainable and integrated approach to improving dermatologic clinical care, education, research, policy, and advocacy. The programme brings together Mentor-Mentee Pairs from all over the world to share knowledge and grow the skills needed for Mentees to become leaders.
2023 – 2024 Mentors
Dr. Karolyn (Kari) Wanat
Dermatology | Dermatopathology
Prof. Wendemagegn Enbiale
Skin Neglected tropical diseases
Dr. Esther Freeman
2023 – 2024 Mentees
Dr. Cyndy Muliro
Dermatovenereology Chief resident at the Regional Dermatology Training Center (RDTC) Moshi, Tanzania
Dr. Keturah Edwin – Tobias
Community Dermatologist, Country Manager for the leprosy program in St. Lucia
Dr. Jean Bosco Ndagijimana
Dermatology lecturer at the University of Global Health Equity, Special interest in Teledermatology
Testimonials
Trainee Educational Webinar Series
The GLODERM Educational Webinar Series provides dermatology content across a broad range of topics. The webinars are aimed at trainees from around the world, they are free to access and form a great resource library for any health care professional with an interest in dermatology.
These monthly webinars are jointly hosted by an internationally renowned dermatologist and a GLODERM Trainee, bringing together two perspectives for a unique learning opportunity.
GTC Webinar Series 2023-2024 | Dermatophyte Resistance
GLODERM
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Dr Ditte Marie Saunte delivered a live webinar on ‘Dermatophyte Resistance’ on 12 December 2023. This webinar discussed the diagnostic methods used to diagnose dermatophytes, antifungal resistance and more! The session was closed with a live Q&A session.
GTC Webinar Series 2023-2024 | Dermatologic Emergencies
GLODERM
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Dr Steven Chen and Dr Olivia Davies delivered a live webinar on ‘Dermatologic Emergencies’ on 17 January 2024. This webinar discussed patient case studies and how to manage adverse symptoms to treatment. The session was closed with a live Q&A session.
GTC Webinar Series 2023-2024 | Dermatopathology
GLODERM
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Upcoming & Past GLODERM Meetings
2024 European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology
GLODERM Pre-Meeting
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
September 25-28, 2024
2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
GLODERM Pre-Meeting
San Diego, USA
March 7th, 2024
2023 World Congress of Dermatology
GLODERM Pre-Meeting
Singapore
July 3-8, 2023