The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Dermatology at BLDE (Deemed to be University) is an advanced academic and clinical platform dedicated to elevating standards in dermatological education, patient care, and research. This center operates as a specialized entity that provides leadership, expert training, and fosters innovative research in the field of dermatology.
Our vision is to establish the Department of Dermatology as a nationally and internationally recognized center for excellence — where cutting-edge learning, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration come together. The Centre actively supports faculty and students through structured academic programs, clinical skill enhancement workshops, and translational research projects that address both regional and global dermatological challenges.
With a strong foundation in community engagement, the Centre also extends outreach services and dermatology camps, ensuring accessible and equitable skin health care for underserved populations. Our ultimate goal is to empower future dermatologists and contribute significantly to the field through innovation, excellence, and impact.
We aspire to be nationally recognised leaders in Dermatology and Cutaneous Sciences to benefit individuals and communities in Bijapur and beyond through the BLDE (Deemed to be University) Center of Excellence in Dermatology.
Our Department’s mission is sustained leadership in Patient care & Clincial research. Training the next generation of exceptional clinicians and researchers of our speciality in an environment that fosters creativity, diversity, inclusiveness and synergy
Strength of BLDE (Deemed to be University) Center of Excellence is pediatric dermatology, we have published books, monograms and even started one-year ‘Fellowship programme in Pediatric Dermatology’, second only to RGUHS, Bengaluru in India.
The concept of emergency dermatology / acute skin failure in India is propagated by our department. We have first of its kind ‘Dermatology Intensive Care Unit’ (DICU) in India, and we have one book published on “critical Care in Dermatology, DICU has helped to give state of the art treatment to emergencies in Dermatology.
One of the fastest growing sub- specialties in dermatology is ‘Aesthetic Dermatology”. Funding from VGST and BLDE (Deemed to be University) has made us procure the best US FDA approved laser units and Excimer lamp for better care of patients, and PG residents are utilising them for their research/thesis work.
Help as investigative tools in various dermatological diseases and as resource equipment for thesis works of residents in the department.
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