Dr. Joël Claveau is a dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of Melanoma and Skin Cancers. He is an Associate Professor with the Department of Medicine at Laval University where he completed his Medical Study and Internal Medicine training. He did his residency in Dermatology at McGill University and subsequently worked at the Melanoma Clinic in Montreal, Quebec. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of a number of Medical Societies including the AAD and the International Dermoscopy Society. He has received awards from the CDA including the President’s Cup for his volunteer contribution, the Dermatologist’s Volunteer Award for his work on the Prevention of skin cancers and Symposium of the year at two occasions (Dermoscopy). He was named Honorary Member of La Société Française de Dermatologie in 2018.
Since 1996, he has been the Director of the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Clinic at Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec and has worked in Public Health for the province of Québec, especially on the Tanning Bed Legislation. He participated in the publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, including work on melanoma, skin cancers and sunscreens. He is actively involved in various Continuing Medical Education events and is an investigator in many clinical trials on advanced and metastatic melanoma.