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Prof. Ibrahima Traoré, MD, MSc, PhD
Dermatologist | Expert in Dermatology of Pigmented Skin | Director, Dermatological Clinic
Founder & President, Worldwide Dermatology Collaboration
Director, PhD in Dermatology and Venereology – UnitelMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Switzerland

Professional Summary

Internationally recognized dermatologist, expert in dermatology of pigmented skin, and pioneer of teledermatology in Guinea. My academic and professional journey, enriched by experiences across Europe, Africa, and beyond, allows me to bring a unique expertise to global dermatology.

Director of the Dermatological Clinic of Guinea, founder of the Worldwide Dermatology Collaboration, and Director of the PhD in Dermatology and Venereology programs at UnitelMatica Leonardo Da Vinci (Switzerland), I have organized international events such as Guinea World Skin Health Day (UEMS-EACCME accredited). I am also Chair and Speaker for Skin of Color sessions at EADV and WCD congresses, and an active member of international research projects.

Academic Education

MSc in Clinical Dermatology Practice – University of South Wales, UK
Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology (PgDip) – Cardiff University, UK
MSc in Tropical Medicine – Università Degli Studi Di Perugia, Italy
Advanced General Dermatology Training – Bond University & HealthCert Education, Australia

Honors & Titles

🏅 Professor Honoris Causa in Dermatology and Venereology – UnitelMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Switzerland
🏅 PhD Honoris Causa in Tropical Medicine – UnitelMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Switzerland
🏆 ISD Global Education Award – International Society of Dermatology (2021)
🏆 Strauss & Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship – American Academy of Dermatology (2019)
🏆 WCD Dermatologist Scholarship – SIDeMaST & ILDS (2019, 2023)
🏆 HealthCert Development Scholarship – HealthCert International, Singapore

International Leadership & Engagements

✔ Director, Dermatological Clinic & E-Dermato, Guinea
✔ President, Worldwide Dermatology Collaboration
✔ President, Guinea World Skin Health Day
✔ National Representative (SPIN), Guinea
✔ Director, PhD in Dermatology and Venereology – UnitelMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Switzerland

Publications & Research

📚 Published articles in high-impact dermatology journals
📖 Reviewer for several international dermatology journals
📘 Book Chapter: Atopic Dermatitis and Topical Application of Human Breastmilk (published by European University Publishers)
🎤 Speaker and Chairman at various international congresses:
- World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) (2019 & 2023)
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) – Speaker & Chair, Skin of Color Sessions
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting (2019)
- International Congress of Dermatology (ICD) (2021)

International Projects & Collaborations

🌍 PASSION Project – Expert Consultant
🌍 International Dermoscopy Society (IDS) – Task Force Imaging in Skin of Color
🌍 Validation of IDS criteria for pigmented skin tumors
🌍 International Acne Board (2022) – Collaboration with La Roche-Posay

Key Skills

✔ Pioneer in teledermatology in Guinea
✔ Multilingual: French, English, Italian
✔ Expert in international collaborations for dermatology education and management

Prof. Ibrahima Traoré, MD, MSc, PhD
Dermatologue | Expert en Dermatologie des Peaux Pigmentées | Directeur, Clinique Dermatologique
Fondateur & Président, Worldwide Dermatology Collaboration
Directeur, PhD en Dermatologie et Vénéréologie – UniteleMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Suisse

Résumé Professionnel

Dermatologue internationalement reconnu, expert en dermatologie des peaux pigmentées et pionnier de la télémédecine en Guinée. Mon parcours académique et professionnel, enrichi par des expériences en Europe, en Afrique et au-delà, me permet d’apporter une expertise unique à la dermatologie mondiale.

Directeur de la Clinique Dermatologique de Guinée, fondateur de la Worldwide Dermatology Collaboration, et directeur des programmes de PhD en Dermatologie et Vénéréologie à l’UniteleMatica Leonardo Da Vinci (Suisse), j’ai organisé des événements internationaux comme le Guinea World Skin Health Day (accrédité UEMS-EACCME). Je suis également Chair et Speaker des sessions Skin of Color aux congrès de l’EADV et du WCD, et membre actif de projets de recherche internationaux.

Formation Académique

MSc en Dermatologie en Pratique Clinique – University of South Wales, UK
Postgraduate Diploma en Dermatologie Pratique (PgDip) – Cardiff University, UK
MSc en Médecine Tropicale – Università Degli Studi Di Perugia, Italie
Formation Avancée en Dermatologie Générale – Bond University & HealthCert Education, Australie

Distinctions & Titres Honorifiques

🏅 Professeur Honoris Causa en Dermatologie et Vénéréologie – UniteleMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Suisse
🏅 PhD Honoris Causa en Médecine Tropicale – UniteleMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Suisse
🏆 ISD Global Education Award – International Society of Dermatology (2021)
🏆 Strauss & Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship – American Academy of Dermatology (2019)
🏆 Bourse de Dermatologue WCD – SIDeMaST & ILDS (2019, 2023)
🏆 HealthCert Development Scholarship – HealthCert International, Singapour

Leadership & Engagements Internationaux

✔ Directeur, Clinique Dermatologique & E-Dermato, Guinée
✔ Président, Worldwide Dermatology Collaboration
✔ Président, Guinea World Skin Health Day
✔ National Representative (SPIN), Guinée
✔ Directeur, PhD en Dermatologie et Vénéréologie – UniteleMatica Leonardo Da Vinci, Suisse

Publications & Recherches

📚 Articles publiés dans des revues à fort impact
📖 Relecteur pour plusieurs journaux internationaux de dermatologie
📘 Chapitre de livre : Atopic Dermatitis and Topical Application of Human Breastmilk (publié par European University Publishers)
🎤 Conférencier et Chairman dans plusieurs congrès internationaux :
- World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) (2019 & 2023)
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) – Speaker & Chair, Skin of Color Sessions
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting (2019)
- International Congress of Dermatology (ICD) (2021)

Projets & Collaborations Internationales

🌍 PASSION Project – Consultant expert
🌍 International Dermoscopy Society (IDS) – Task Force Imaging in Skin of Color
🌍 Validation des critères IDS sur les tumeurs en peau pigmentée
🌍 International Acne Board (2022) – Collaboration avec La Roche-Posay

Compétences Clés

✔ Pionnier de la télédérmatologie en Guinée
✔ Polyglotte : Français, Anglais, Italien
✔ Expert en collaborations internationales pour l’éducation et la prise en charge dermatologique