Dermatology Training: The Essentials

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Dermatology Training: The Essentials helps readers understand what is required to work effectively in a demanding clinical dermatology training programme. Developed by the British Association of Dermatologists and British College of Dermatology, this accessible textbook covers all key themes outlined in the 2021 Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) curriculum.

The fundamentals of professional development, clinical practice, general dermatology, therapeutics and procedural dermatology, and specialist areas of dermatology relevant to all UK and international trainees and healthcare professionals are addressed in 29 reader-friendly chapters.

Throughout this highly practical textbook, the expert authors provide tips and advice for handling common clinical situations, developing leadership skills, getting into research and gaining surgical experience, as well as key pearls and pitfalls. The book contains over 70 Specialty Certificate Exam (SCE) questions to assist in exam preparation, and includes contributions from current trainees that offer real insights into day-to-day dermatology training. A must-have for all those involved in the dermatology training process, including educational supervisors, this textbook:

Provides detailed descriptions of the key themes that trainees in dermatology need to understand

Features over 500 clinical images, tables and figures including disease presentations in various skin types, and highlights relevant issues relating to skin diversity

Aligns with the new Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) assessment tool, which evaluates the trainee’s ability to deliver and perform in the workplace

Dermatology Training: The Essentials is highly recommended reading for all trainees in dermatology, doctors taking the Certificate for Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) route to accreditation in dermatology, general practitioners training for an Extended Role (GPwER), and junior doctors and medical students considering a career in dermatology.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Preface

About the Editors

Foreword

Authors

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

About the Companion Website

Section 1: Developing Professionalism

1. Think Critically, Research and Publish
Girish K. Patel, Andrew Y. Finlay, John Ingram

2. How to Lead and Manage in Dermatology
Ruth Murphy, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury

3. Ethical dilemmas in Dermatology
Leila Asfour, Andrew Y. Finlay

Section 2: Fundamentals for Clinical Practice

4. Basic Science of the Skin
Lloyd Steele, Edel O’Toole

5. Dermatopathology
Richard A. Logan

6. Teledermatology
William Hunt, Carolyn Charman

7. Dermoscopy
Ausama Atwan

8. Clinical Measurement Methods
Andrew Y. Finlay

9. Global and Public Health
Tom King, L. Claire Fuller

Section 3: General Dermatology

10. Medical Dermatology
Victoria J. Lewis, M. Giles S. Dunnill

11. Paediatric Dermatology
Lindsay Shaw

12. Infections and Infestations
Cherng Jong, Rod Hay

13. Skin Cancer
Alla Al-Tayeb, Richard J. Motley

14. Dermatology for Skin of Colour
Sharon A. Belmo

15. Psychodermatology
Anthony Bewley

16. Emergency Dermatology
Ruwani P. Katugampola

Section 4: Therapeutics and Procedural Dermatology

17. Topical Therapy
Maulina Sharma

18. Systemic Therapy
Sarah Wakelin, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury

19. Skin Surgery
S. Walayat Hussain

20. Dressings and Wound Care
Mark Collier

21. Cosmetic Dermatology
Tamara W. Griffiths

22. Laser Therapy
Manjunatha Kalavala, Raman Bhutani

Section 5: Subspecialty Dermatology

23. Cutaneous Allergy
Deirdre A. Buckley, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury

24. Photosensitivity
Tsui Ling, Jean Ayers

25. Phototherapy
Sally H. Ibbottson, Robert Dawe

26. Lymphoedema
Kristiana Gordon, Peter Mortimer

27. Hair and Nail Diseases
Donna Cummins, Anita Takwale

28. Genital Skin Diseases
Manu Shah, Karen Gibbon

29. Oral Medicine
Jane Setterfield

Key resources and websites

Specialty Certificate Exam (SCE): Questions

Specialty Certificate Exam (SCE): Answers

Appendix: Capabilities in Practice (CiPs)