On the afternoon of July 25, 2021, the inaugural meeting of the Dermatologist Branch of the Anhui Medical Doctor Association was successfully held in Hefei. 58 medical and health care companies from 16 cities in the province 70 representatives of the organization attended the meeting.

        The meeting was presided over by Professor Yan Yuchun, secretary general of the Provincial Medical Association. In accordance with the regulations of the Association's constitution and the organization and management methods of the secondary institutions, after democratic election, a total of 80 members of the first committee, 20 standing members, 5 deputy directors and 1 director were elected. After a secret ballot by all members, Professor Wang Zaixing of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University was elected as the first chairman of the Dermatologist Branch of Anhui Medical Doctor Association, and five professors Zhang Siping, Jin Huiling, Yang Chunjun, Liu Taofeng and Ci Chao were elected as deputy directors. . Professor Zhang Xuejun of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University was elected honorary chairman, and Professor Yang Sen, Professor Hu Bai, and Professor Zhang Hongya were elected as consultants of the first committee. After the election, Liang Chaochao, chairman of the Anhui Medical Doctor Association, issued certificates to the honorary chairman, consultant, new chairman and deputy chairman.

        After the election, the newly-elected chairman Professor Wang Zaixing delivered a new speech, expressing deep gratitude for the support and trust given by the Anhui Medical Association, and will With the strong support of the society and dermatologists, and the joint efforts of dermatologists across the province, the development of the skin industry in Anhui Province will be further promoted. Improve various work systems, strive to improve the medical technology level of dermatologists, and meet the diverse needs of the people for medical and health undertakings in the new era.

        Professor Liang Chaochao, President of Anhui Medical Doctor Association, delivered a speech on behalf of the Association. President Liang expressed his warm congratulations to the newly elected members, standing committee members, deputy chairmen and directors. He briefly introduced the difference between the association and the medical association and the work carried out by the association in recent years. He pointed out that the field of dermatology in Anhui Province plays a very important role in the country, especially with the efforts of the older generation of dermatologists led by Professor Zhang Xuejun. It is hoped that after the establishment of the branch, it will rely on the platform of the association to strengthen academic exchanges, strive to expand the work of the branch, and jointly seek the development of Anhui skin care and health care, and promote the development of dermatology in our province.

        Finally, Honorary President Professor Zhang Xuejun delivered an important speech. First of all, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to the convening of the inaugural meeting, thank the Provincial Medical Association for its strong support to the Dermatology Branch, and thank the sponsors of the preparatory meeting and the dermatologists from all levels of hospitals in the province for their active participation. Recalling the history of the development of dermatology in Anhui Province, I hope that everyone will not forget their original aspirations and forge ahead. Under the leadership of the new committee, they will unite and cooperate sincerely, and strive to make the cause of dermatology in Anhui better and stronger.

(Department of Dermatology  Gao Jinping  Text/Picture)