Clinical Dermatology Online - PGDip

Designed for those with a medical background, this part-time postgraduate diploma delves into the core aspects of dermatology from a primary care perspective.Taught entirely by consultant dermatologists in regular, interactive, small group tutorialsLive, interactive online tutorials and clinical teaching days with patient-based cases and discussionWeekly audiovisual material to demonstrate patient cases, best clinical practice and practical skillsQuotable in Hong Kong, displayable in Singapore (upon application to the Singapore Medical Council (SMC))This course also delivers 20 Certified Self-Learning Mainpro™ credits from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Mainpro™ is CFPC’s programme designed to promote and support continuing professional development (CPD).What you'll studyOur programme is taught entirely by Consultant Dermatologists with CCSTBoard Certification in Dermatology.Most doctors receive two weeks dermatology teaching as students and subsequently can struggle when they are faced with diagnosing and managing patients with skin disease in their own practices. This online programme covers the dermatology core curriculum with special emphasis on diagnosing and managing skin disease in a community setting.You will gain knowledge and understanding of the common clinical dermatological problems such as the red face, inflammatory conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as recognising skin cancers and other lumps and bumps. We also teach you about some of the rarer skin diseases and explain the pathology behind a range of the conditions which we encounter in practice.The diploma is organised by the Centre for Cell Biology and Cutaneous Research in the Blizard Institute, and the Department of Dermatology at Barts Health. There are close links with other dermatology departments in the region, in particular Whipps Cross University Hospital. There is a large enthusiastic team of consultant dermatologists, many of whom are tutors on this diploma course.Students gave this programme a score of 100% for overall satisfaction, and 96% said that they felt better prepared for their future career due to taking the course.