GLADE
Global Learning Academy for Dermatology Education
Advancing dermatology education where it is needed most.
GLADE is a MARI initiative that strengthens dermatology knowledge worldwide by connecting qualified dermatology educators with clinicians who want to deepen their expertise — through international masterclasses, virtual teaching, and hybrid learning programs.
A Mission Built on Education
GLADE's mission is to strengthen dermatology knowledge globally by supporting clinicians who work in settings where access to specialist dermatology education may be limited.
The program is built on a simple but powerful idea: when clinicians receive stronger dermatology education, they are better equipped to recognise skin conditions, understand when specialist referral may be needed, and support safer clinical decision-making within their own licensed scope of practice.
The Global Dermatology Education Gap
Skin disease affects people everywhere, yet access to dermatology education and specialist knowledge is profoundly unequal. Dermatology is often underrepresented in medical training, even though skin conditions are among the most common reasons people seek medical attention.
In many parts of the world, clinicians are expected to assess skin conditions without sufficient access to specialist teaching. This can contribute to uncertainty, delayed recognition of warning signs, unnecessary referrals, or missed opportunities for timely specialist review.
GLADE was created to help close this gap — not by replacing healthcare systems, but by elevating the knowledge of the clinicians already serving their communities.
Three Flexible Educational Pathways
In-Person Masterclasses
Qualified dermatologists and educators travel to selected regions to deliver direct teaching, workshops, and case-based discussions for clinicians.
Virtual Sessions
Online lectures, case-based learning, and clinical reasoning discussions connect clinicians across continents without travel barriers.
Hybrid Programs
Online preparation combined with in-person interactive teaching — flexible models that adapt to local educational needs.
Curriculum Focus Areas
GLADE offers structured learning in the dermatology subjects that matter most for everyday clinical practice.
Who GLADE Supports
GLADE supports clinicians and institutions worldwide:
- Dermatology residents and fellows
- General practitioners and family physicians
- Junior doctors and trainees
- Clinicians in underserved and under-resourced regions
- Medical educators and academic faculty
- Healthcare professionals involved in skin disease care
- Hospitals, universities, and training institutions seeking dermatology education support
A Foundation Built Over 15 Years
MARI is not a new organization. Since 2011, the Misdiagnosis Association Research Institute has built a global infrastructure for research, education, and advocacy in clinical medicine — with a particular focus on reducing diagnostic error and improving healthcare quality.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Established | 2011 — 15 years of continuous operation |
| Headquarters | California, United States |
| International Offices | London (United Kingdom) · Berlin (Germany) |
| Leadership | Dr. Pooya Beigi, Founder and Director |
| Global Reach | Dermatologists, professors, and clinicians across multiple continents |
| Academic Standing | MARI publications indexed by Google Scholar; MARI scientific journal launched |
| Compliance | HIPAA-certified; operating within established legal frameworks across jurisdictions |
| Program Portfolio | GLADE, MIDAP, HEROSCREEN, KIDERM — an integrated dermatology mission |
Why Join GLADE
GLADE offers dermatologists and medical educators the opportunity to extend their expertise beyond their own practice and contribute to a meaningful international mission. Joining GLADE means:
- Sharing specialist dermatology knowledge with communities that need it most
- Mentoring the next generation of clinicians worldwide
- Contributing to academic and humanitarian medical education
- Joining a global network of dermatology educators facilitated by MARI
- Helping build long-term capacity in local healthcare systems
A Partnership That Delivers Lasting Value
GLADE is designed to be a high-impact, low-friction partnership opportunity for institutions and governments invested in healthcare workforce development.
For Universities & Academic Institutions
Co-developed curricula, faculty exchange opportunities, and collaborative research outputs.
For Hospitals & Healthcare Systems
Strengthened dermatology knowledge among staff, structured CME pathways, and access to a global educator network.
For Governments & Ministries of Health
Workforce capacity-building that complements national strategies in dermatology, oncology, and primary care — without disrupting local healthcare governance.
For Foundations & Philanthropic Funders
A scalable, measurable, education-first model with a clear humanitarian narrative and tangible learning outcomes.
Join GLADE
MARI invites dermatologists, clinicians, educators, universities, hospitals, foundations, and government partners to support the development of GLADE.
If you believe medical knowledge should reach beyond borders, GLADE offers a meaningful way to contribute.
info@mariresearch.comImportant Disclaimer
GLADE is an educational initiative facilitated by MARI.
MARI does not provide healthcare services, medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, patient management, emergency care, or direct clinical services through GLADE.
MARI acts only as a facilitator of educational access between trained, licensed, and qualified dermatologists, educators, clinicians, and healthcare professionals seeking further dermatology knowledge.
All educational content provided through GLADE is for professional learning and academic development only. It must not be interpreted as patient-specific medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement, local medical guidelines, specialist referral, or regulated healthcare services.
All participating clinicians remain responsible for practising within their own qualifications, professional registration, institutional policies, and local laws.
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