Dermatology
Dermatology offers a unique but competitive career choice. Historically and practically it is based in general medicine. Indeed the first physicians were essentially dermatologists before the stethoscope, the cardiogram, radiology and blood tests allowed the emergence of the internist. Modern dermatologists are specialists in a whole gamut of cutaneous afflictions (there are several thousand named dermatoses) reflecting the whole spectrum of pathology to which the human organism is prey, inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic and degenerative. Dermatologists must have sufficient competency in acute and general medicine and in skin surgery to allow them to care for their patients, adult and children, in a holistic way, developing a special appreciation of the impact of skin disease on an individual and on society.
Dermatologists are expected to practice only in the specialty and there is no provision either in training or career posts for a Physician with a special interest in Dermatology.
Training Programme Details
Courses
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Contact Information
| Name and Hospital | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Hoey, Dr S Royal Victoria Hospital |
Email: susannah.hoey@belfasttrust.hscni.net |