Our programme is taught entirely by Consultant Dermatologists with CCST/Board Certification in Dermatology in regular, interactive, small group tutorials.
There are close links with other dermatology departments in the region, in particular Whipps Cross University Hospital. There is a large enthusiastic team of consultant dermatologists, many of whom are tutors on this diploma course. Many of our teaching staff balance their teaching with the running of their own clinical practice, so understand your pressures and share your passion for improving outcomes for your patients.
Dr Shefali Rajpopat is the course director for the programme and an Honorary Consultant in Dermatology at Whipps Cross University Hospital. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and holds a Certificate in Healthcare and Biomedical Education. Her research interests specifically include harlequin ichthyosis; she spent two years at the Centre for Cell Biology and Cutaneous Research at the Blizard Institute working with Professor David Kelsell and Professor Edel O’Toole in this area.
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Dr Virginia Hubbard is the course director for the international programme. She has a Masters in Medical Education and is actively involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. Her research interests are also in Medical education, in particular with the use of e-learning, publishing on topics such as "An online survey of the use of digital cameras by members of the British Association of Dermatologists".
Dr Rebeca Goiriz is a consultant dermatologist at Tthe Royal London Hopsital, Barts Health NHS Trust and is a core member of the specialist skin cancer multidisciplinary team. She is an honorary senior clinical lecturer for the programme and is responsible for the organisation of the clinical days.
Dr Malvina Cunningham is a module lead on the programme involved in direct teaching on the clinical days, patient-based teaching and assessment. She is a consultant dermatologist and an expert in medical dermatology and connective tissue disease.
Dr Adams trained in dermatology at Barts Health and the Royal Free Hospitals. She is a consultant dermatologist at the Royal London Hospital, clinical senior lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her specialist interests lie in skin cancer and medical education.
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