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Dermatology
Components
of Training
Core Training
Detailed instruction and experience must be obtained in general clinical
dermatology with specific training in the following subjects:
- Biology of the
skin, including anatomy, histology, embryology and physiology.
- Dermatological
therapy, including cutaneous pharmacology, toxicology of drugs used
in the treatment of skin disorders, topical applications and dressing
techniques.
- Basic cutaneous
surgery (skin biopsy, routine excisions, curettage, electrosurgery and
cryotherapy).
- Cutaneous pathology,
histopathology and relevant immunopathological techniques.
- Basic molecular
biology and impact of genetics in dermatology.
- Skin surface microscopy.
- Contact dermatitis
and occupational dermatoses including skin testing.
- Photobiology of
the skin and phototherapy
- Microbiology, mycology
and parasitology of the skin
- Venereology: Minimum
of 15 half-days (up to 6 months full time may be acceptable)
- Dermatology specific
to children and the elderly
- Radiotherapy and
physical therapy relevant to diseases of the skin
- Basic laser physics
and the application of lasers to dermatology
- Teaching and communication
- Medical audit with
particular reference to dermatology
Elective
Training
- Advanced dermatological surgery techniques - training being obtained
from appropriately qualified plastic or dermatological surgeons or from
a dermatological surgery fellowship.
- Advanced laser therapy techniques
- Cosmetic dermatology including collagen implantation, sclerotherapy,
liposuction
- Clinical and laboratory research techniques, and statistical analyses
- Management training
- Attachments to units specialising in infectious diseases, basic sciences
(including pathology and immunology/allergy) and clinical genetics
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