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Visual Literacy and Fine Art Course for Dermatologists

This September, Chris Griffiths, Sarah Walsh and Helen Young are holding the second course in Visual Literacy and Fine Art for Dermatologists. The course takes place from the 5th – 7th of September, in London, with visits to galleries including the Wallace Collection and the Tate Britain. The course will consist of a variety of practical sessions, lectures and workshops, and will be led by art historians and art educationalists who are experts in their fields. The course is aimed at both consultants and registrars in dermatology; GPs with a special interest in dermatology are also welcome.

BSPD Annual Meeting 2019, 8th - 9th November

We are delighted to announce that the registrations for the 2019 Annual British Society for Paediatric Dermatology Meeting is now open. This year the meeting will take place at the Europa Hotel in Belfast, Ireland. Registrants are encouraged to submit an abstract by Monday 9th September 2019.

Free walk-in skin cancer screening in the Out-patients Department University Hospital Kerry, Tralee

As part of Euromelanoma 2019 the Consultant Dermatologists from University Hospital Kerry and South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork will offer a free walk-in skin cancer screening in theOut-patients Department University Hospital Kerry,TraleeonSaturday May 18thfrom 9.30 to 11.30 am. All adults welcome.

Official opening of Pigmented Lesion Clinic at University Hospital Kerry by Minister Brendan Griffin

Saturday May 18th  3pm Conference Centre, University Hospital Kerry

University Hospital Kerry in conjunction with  the National Cancer Control Programme is delighted to announce the establishment  of a Consultant Dermatologist delivered rapid access clinic for the early detection of melanoma.

The Kerry Pigmented Lesion Clinic will take place alternate weeks and will accept referrals from General Practitioners for patients with suspicious pigmented lesions. All patients will be seen by a Consultant Dermatologist and, if required, same day excision service will be offered. 

Skin & Dermatology campaign launch

We recently worked with Mediaplanet UK on the 2019 Skin & Dermatology Campaign. A printed publication was enclosed within every copy of The Irish Independent newspaper and the content available online.

Read exclusive content from key thought leaders and learn more about on skin cancer and skin conditions in Ireland. #SkinIE #DermatologyIE

2018 EADV Fellow scholarship recipient Dr Ahmet Uğur Atilan

When I learned that an EADV fellow would be elected to participate in the Irish Association of Dermatologist's autumn meeting with an IAD scholarship, I was very excited about the idea of getting together with my Irish colleagues at such a wonderful meeting.

I can't describe my pleasure when I got the news that I was awarded for the scholarship.

29th March 2019 - Dermoscopy Course

Royal College of Physicians, London

Aimed at consultant dermatologists and dermatology trainees, but also suitable for GP's and plastic surgeons.

Dr David O’Gorman RIP

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our colleague Dr David O Gorman during the summer. David single- handedly pioneered Dermatology services in the West of Ireland. He literally travelled the highways and bye- ways from Ballina to Portiuncula and back to Galway on a weekly basis- something that would be unthinkable nowadays.

2017 EADV Fellow scholarship recipient Dr Nataliia Zhovta

I want to thank IAD and EADV for receiving a travel grant for IAD autumn meeting. That was my first time in Ireland and I will remember such a beautiful country with very warm feelings. It is worth saying about the organization of the meeting. Even from the e-mails prior to my arrival I felt very friendly and supportive attitude on behalf of the organizers (special gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Jacqui Carroll, IAD event director).

98th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists: 3 - 5 July 2018

We are delighted to announce the 98th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists is coming to Edinburgh this summer.

Taking place from 3rd – 5th July 2018 at the centrally located Edinburgh International Conference Centre, it promises to be a fantastic meeting, offering something for everyone working in Dermatology.

Tribute to Dr. Paul Collins

A Personal Memory of Paul Collins by Kevin McKenna

Dr Paul Collins, RIP

Irish Dermatology has lost one of its most modest, able and gentlemanly members.

May we on behalf of our Association express our deepest condolences to the entire Collins family circle and to all of Paul’s colleagues in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Officers and Members of the Irish Association of Dermatologists and Jacqui Carroll