Training and Retaining Physician–Scientists in Dermatology: A United Kingdom Perspective

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Outputs from the first 5 years of research bursaries from the City of Dublin skin and cancer hospital charity

“…3 The allocation of relatively small grants can enable research experience and prompt interest in academic dermatology. 4 This study highlights the excellent quality and volume of research output supported by research bursaries from the CDSCHC, and emphasizes the importance of grassroots funding for trainee dermatologists in Ireland.…”

“…3 Helpfully, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has produced a list of 'Top Tips' to help target follow-up to those patients who really need it. 4 Essentially, the guide broadly advises retaining only those patients on a recognized skin cancer surveillance pathway or those taking a systemic drug requiring hospital monitoring. For patients on topical therapies but potentially on the cusp of a systemic therapy, patient-initiated follow-up for a finite period is advised by the BAD.…”

“…Conditions listed in the BAD Follow-up Top Tips document to be considered for primary care management include benign lesions, atypical naevi, premalignant skin lesions, inflammatory dermatoses on topical therapy, and acne not requiring isotretinoin. 4 Effective discharge of cases to GPs is highlighted as a priority in the ERP document, with a particular focus on the support required by junior doctors in effecting a discharge. 1 Dermatology training should involve empowering junior doctors to confidently discharge patients who can be supervised in primary care, a skill that is acquired with experience.…”