• Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology

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About the
Chief Mentor


Dr. Aseem Sharma
Director & Chief Dermatologist,
Skin Saga Centre for Dermatology, Mumbai

Dr. Aseem Sharma is the Director & Chief Dermatologist at Skin Saga Centre for Dermatology, Mumbai, and Director of ADMIRE Academy. A retired Squadron Leader of the Indian Air Force and former Assistant Professor of Dermatology at LTMMC & GH, Mumbai, he serves as Maharashtra State Liaison for WHO’s FR Surveillance Program and is the President of the AIM Conference. He is the recipient of the IADVL Young Dermatologist Award and serves as the Global Series Editor for Interventional Dermatology (Springer Nature, 2025–). With 195 scientific publications and book chapters, 14 books as Chief Editor, and over 1,000 national and international presentations, Dr. Sharma is a distinguished dermatologist, academician, author, and international speaker.

About the
Program

Certificate- Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology

Awarded by:

 D Y PATIL UNIVERSITY (accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ GRADE)

 Duration:

6 Months

Mode:

Hybrid

Program
Eligibility and Selection

MD/DVD/DNB Dermatology (state council recognized dermatologists only)

Selection Proceedure  

Merit based Interview by the panel of teachers who are nominated for the course.

Program
Syllabus

Module 1: Lasers and Energy-Based Devices

Laser and EBD physics

Laser safety and parameter selection

CO₂, Nd:YAG, Q-switched, IPL, vascular lasers and other energy-based devices

Clinical indications and treatment protocols

Prevention and management of complications

Module 2: Botulinum Toxin in Aesthetic Dermatology

Facial assessment and anatomy

Botulinum toxin preparation and dilution

Injection techniques for face and neck

Combination treatment approaches

Management of complications

Module 3: Dermal Fillers – Basic

Facial anatomy and danger zones

Product selection and rheology

Needle and cannula techniques

Basic facial rejuvenation and contouring

Safety and complication management

Module 4: Dermal Fillers – Advanced Full-face harmonization

Profile balancing

Structural and volumetric correction

Advanced injection techniques

Management of complex cases and complications

Module 5: Biostimulators and Skin Boosters

Skin boosters, PDRN, exosomes and biostimulatory injectables

Patient selection

Treatment protocols

Combination therapies

Safety and evidence-based practice

Module 6: Aesthetic Practice Building and Management

Setting up an aesthetic practice

Branding and digital marketing

Patient communication

Medicolegal documentation

Pricing, workflow and team management

Program
Examination

Theory examination: 100 marks.

Practical examination: 100 marks

Examiners:  two guides/teachers (one external examiner from the region)

Mode of
Fees Payment

Entire amount of Course Fees to be paid by DD or NEFT towards D. Y. Patil University –Fellowship Program

List of
Documents

  • Birth Certificate as proof of Date of Birth
  • Copy of Passport/Domicile as proof of Nationality and Address
  • Four passport-size photographs
  • Copies of Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates of MBBS and
  • Diploma/MD/DNB/DVD
  • Copy of the NMC/ State Registration and Additional Qualification Registration Certificate
  • Copy of Passport of Parents*
  • Proof of NRI Status of Candidate/Parents*
  • Transcripts*
  • Copy of Visa* (if required)

* (For Foreign Candidates Only)

International
Collaboration

  • DY Patil University
  • DY Patil University
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Admission
Disclaimer

DY Patil University conducts all admissions to its Fellowship Programmes exclusively through the official University admission process.

The University has not authorized any third-party agents, consultants, agencies, or intermediaries to offer admissions, collect application fees, process payments, or make admission commitments on its behalf.

Applicants are advised to communicate only through the University’s official website, official email addresses, official phone numbers, and authorized admission offices. D.Y. Patil University shall not be responsible for any claims, promises, financial transactions, or representations made by unauthorized third parties.

For authentic information regarding Fellowship Programmes, eligibility, admissions, and fees, please contact the University directly through its official communication channels.

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