Friday May 2nd 2025

This NEW one day virtual course is targeted at consultant dermatologists and dermatology trainees who wish to gain a practical understanding of advances in genetic testing. This course may also be relevant for trainees in genetics who wish to strengthen their knowledge of genetic skin disorders.

Dermatologists are increasingly involved in investigating and diagnosing genetic disorders due to recent mainstreaming of genetic testing in the UK. This course aims to enhance training in clinical genetics to help dermatologists in their day-to-day practice. This inaugural course will be led by eminent speakers, both clinical geneticists and dermatologists who are experts in their field. It will  cover wide range of topics including the practicalities of testing, counselling regarding diagnoses, and interpreting results, including variants of unclear significance. There will be a strong focus on practical advice and case studies, which attendees may submit for discussion.

The course will focus on clinical cases likely to be encountered by clinicians including  rare genetic  skin disorders, skin fragility and photosensitivity disorders, pigmentary disorders and skin cancer syndromes including pragmatic approaches to testing.

St John’s DermAcademy is pleased to announce the return of this 2-day virtual course delivered by the specialist Paediatric Dermatology team at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology. This comprehensive course will offer a broad overview of acute, common and rare paediatric skin conditions. Emphasis is placed on practical tips for best patient management including multidisciplinary input.  The course combines presentations, cases, quizzes and panel discussions / Q&A.

Course Fees

Standard Delegate rate: £205, Concessional Delegate rate (trainees, nurses): £145

For concessional registration please contact [email protected] providing a work-based email and stating your name, job title and place of work, to obtain a discount code.

Dates: 24-26th April 2024

Venue: Online via Zoom

Cost: £325

Organiser: Dr Helen Goodyear Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology Birmingham Childrens Hospital and University Hospitals of Birmingham

Contact: Angela Hegan, course administrator email: [email protected] Tel: 0121 333 8516

Brief description: This popular course is for Paediatricians of all grades and all health care professionals who work with children and would like to learn more about Paediatric skin disorders and how to manage them. It covers management of common paediatric skin disorders, recognition of rarer skin disorders, hair & nail disorders and demonstration of common skin treatments.

For further information: Annual Paediatric Dermatology Course for Paediatricians | Birmingham Women’s and Children’s (bwc.nhs.uk) 

Dates:  20-24th May 2024

Location:  Virtual

Cost: £500

Contact:   [email protected]

Brief description: This popular 5 day course, run by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, is designed for dermatologists (particularly trainees) and also consultants wanting to update their knowledge and skills.

The course is co-badged by the British Association of Dermatologists and approved by the Royal College of Physicians (London) for 25 CPD credits (pending). Certificates are also awarded for Level 3 Child Protection.

Who should attend?

This course is open to dermatologists only and we welcome practicing dermatologists of any grade. A sister paediatric dermatology course for paediatricians and allied health professionals is run 24th-26^th April 2024 (more information is available on the BCH dermatology webstite).

How to register? Please visit the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Dermatology website where you can find more information and the registration forms. https://bwc.nhs.uk/annual-paediatric-dermatology-course-for-dermatologists

Registration opens 5th January 2024

www.paediatric-dermatology.com is running their first face to face courses at the RSM on Saturday 4th March.  BSPAD members get 50% discount off all courses.

To obtain your discount code please email [email protected] and request that confirmation of your BSPAD membership is sent to the online course organisers ([email protected]).

For more information and prices, see www.paediatric-dermatology.com 

Dates:  22-26th May 2023

Location:  Virtual

Cost: £430

Contact:  [email protected] or [email protected]

Brief description: This popular 5 day course, run by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, is designed for dermatologists (particularly trainees) and also consultants wanting to update their knowledge and skills.

The course is co-badged by the British Association of Dermatologists and approved by the Royal College of Physicians (London) for 25 CPD credits (pending). Certificates are also awarded for Level 3 Child Protection and Paediatric Basic Life Support.

Who should attend?
This course is open to dermatologists only, but a sister course for paediatricians is held at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We welcome practicing dermatologists of any grade.

Registration opens 13th January 2023

Dates:  23-27th May 2022

Location:  Virtual (2022)

Cost: £350

Contact: [email protected]

Brief description: This popular 5-day course, run by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, is designed for dermatologists (particularly trainees) and also consultants wanting to update their knowledge and skills.

The course is co-badged by the British Association of Dermatologists and approved by the Royal College of Physicians (London) for 25 CPD credits (pending). Certificates are also awarded for Level 3 Child Protection and Paediatric Basic Life Support.

Who should attend?
This course is open to dermatologists only, but a sister course for pediatricians is held at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We welcome practicing dermatologists of any grade.

Dates:  13-15^th June 2022

Venue: Online via MS Teams

Organiser: Dr. Helen Goodyear

Contact: Wendy Leach Secretary to Dr. Helen Goodyear, email: [email protected] Tel: 01214241826

Brief description: The course is suitable for clinicians who work with children including Paediatricians of all grades and GPs. It covers management of common paediatric skin disorders, recognition of rarer skin disorders, hair & nail disorders and demonstration of common skin treatments

Dates: 10th and 11th November 2022 (Virtual, recorded content available until 11th Dec 2022)

Location:  Virtual

Cost: £205 (£145 for trainees, nurses)

Contact: [email protected]

Brief description: This comprehensive Paediatric Dermatology course will cover acute, common and rare paediatric skin conditions.  Emphasis is placed on practical tips for best patient management including multidisciplinary input.