DAMMAM — Dr. Tasleem Arif, a renowned dermatologist at Dar As Sihha Medical Center, has been honored with the prestigious "Imrich Sarkany Non-European Memorial Scholarship" at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress-2023 held in Berlin, Germany.

The EADV Congress, the largest European dermatology conference and one of the world's most prominent gatherings of dermatologists, attracted over 15,000 professionals from more than 50 countries. Dr. Arif's recognition amid a distinguished group of 12 young dermatologists from non-European countries is a testament to his exceptional contributions to the field.

The award, bestowed solely based on scientific merit, acknowledges Dr. Arif's remarkable achievements, including an impressive portfolio of over 140 published research articles, several book chapters, and scientific presentations. His dedication to research has led to groundbreaking discoveries, including the "Tasleem's water jet sign," a simplified technique for administering botox for axillary hyperhidrosis, and an innovative technique for measuring graft area in vitiligo surgeries.

Dr. Arif is one of the co-authors of the Melasma Severity Index (MSI), a novel melasma scoring system that has received national recognition. His passion for scleroderma research has resulted in over 25 dedicated publications. As a lead author, his and his colleagues' work on esophageal involvement in systemic sclerosis and morphea has been acknowledged by the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) in their Journal Watch.

Dr. Arif's contributions to dermatology extend beyond his research endeavors. He actively serves as a reviewer for numerous top-impact dermatology journals and holds editorial positions on over 25 medical journals. He is the Winner of the title World Champion-2019 in Dermatology (Scleroderma) recognized by the International Agency for Standards and Ratings (IASR). His thrust area of research is Scleroderma. His commitment to knowledge sharing is further exemplified by his role as Editor-in-Chief of the upcoming book "Morphea and Related Disorders" by Bentham Science Publishers.

Dr. Arif's achievements have not only benefited the dermatology community in Saudi Arabia but have also brought international recognition to the country's advancements in the field. His work has been featured in several prestigious medical and dermatology journals. He is a member of several Dermatology associations like EADV, IADVL, ISPD, PDS, ACSI, CDSI, HRSI, IASSTD & AIDS, NSI, CODFI.

"Receiving this prestigious award at the EADV Congress is an immense honor and a reflection of the dedication and passion I have for dermatology," said Dr. Arif. "I am incredibly grateful for this recognition and will continue to strive for excellence in my research, clinical practice, and contributions to the field."

Dr. Arif's achievement serves as an inspiration to aspiring dermatologists worldwide and further demonstrates the remarkable advancements being made in the field of dermatology in Saudi Arabia. His contributions will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin diseases.