Essential / Desirable Courses

Essential

BSDS Surgery course
Recommended time: ST3-5

Biology of the Skin
Recommended time: ST3

Photobiology course
Recommended time: ST5 or ST6

Paediatric Dermatology
Recommended time: ST4-6

Psychodermatology
Recommended time: ST4-6

Management (Deanery course)
Recommended time: ST6

Teaching course (Deanery)
Recommended time: ST3-6

Yearly attendance at BAD Annual meeting (when presenting)
Recommended time: ST4-6

Histopathology course
Recommended time: ST4-6


Desirable

Genital Dermatology
Recommended time: ST4-6

Medical Dermatology course and yearly update
Recommended time: ST3-6

Cosmetic Dermatology
Recommended time: ST5-6

BSID meeting
Recommended time: ST3-6

Dermoscopy
Recommended time: ST5-6

THESIS
Recommended time: ST3-6

Introductory BAD course for new registrars
Recommended time: ST3

EADV Meeting when presenting
Recommended time: ST4-6

Please note this list is only a guide and is subject to change. The needs of trainees vary considerably.
Some trainees may need additional courses /meeting depending on their clinical experience and learning needs. Other trainees may not need to do all the essential courses. The absence of a course from this list does not imply that funding cannot be considered