Professor Hideoki Ogawa, Emeritus Professor and CEO of Juntendo University in Bunkyō, Japan is the recipient of the 2025 International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) Medal of Achievement in Global Dermatology.
This accolade is for Professor Ogawa’s significant contribution to dermatology education and his leadership in fostering international collaboration, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Professor Ogawa was instrumental in establishing the International Diploma Course in Dermatology and Dermatosurgery (IDCDD) at the Institute of Dermatology in Bangkok, Thailand. Launched in 1984, the IDCDD has provided training to more than 1,000 dermatologists from Asia, Pacific Oceania, and Africa.
. In 2010, he organised the inaugural Japan-China Joint Meeting of Dermatology at Juntendo University, fostering collaboration between the two nations. Since then, he has continued to promote shared learning and research, advancing dermatological science and improving practices in both China and Japan.
The ILDS Medal of Achievement in Global Dermatology, awarded biennially, recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of dermatology on a global scale.
Professor Ogawa will be presented with his award at the ILDS World Skin Summit, to be held in Cape Town, South Africa in October 2025.
“I’m deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the ILDS. It reflects the value of my efforts to advance global dermatology education, particularly in Thailand, and to foster international collaboration, especially between China and Japan. I’m proud to have contributed to improving skin health and building unity among dermatologists worldwide,” Professor Ogawa says in a news release.
ILDS President Professor Henry W. Lim, adds: “The ILDS is dedicated to achieving skin health for the world. Professor Ogawa’s initiatives have educated more than 1,000 professionals from 39 countries, many of whom now lead dermatology efforts in their countries. His impact on global dermatological education is extraordinary and we congratulate him on receiving this most prestigious and well-deserved recognition.” Dr. Lim is also the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI.
