Dermatology

Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and clinical management of the skin, hair and nails, both in health and disease. A dermatologist can treat skin conditions in a number of ways, including medical, surgical, procedural and cosmetic techniques.

Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must:

Be registered for medical practice in Australia
Have permanent residency status in Australia or permitted to remain in Australia indefinitely
Have completed or be likely to satisfactorily complete a minimum of two years of acceptable postgraduate training (PGY 1 and PGY 2 accredited positions) in a teaching hospital or equivalent recognised by College by the time of commencing the training program.

Application Process

1. Submit application

Application fee $1,600
Note: there is no limit to the number of applications a candidate may submit
5 areas of assessment are assessed:
- Academic performance
- Employment history/clinical experience (relative to time since graduation)
- Demonstrated interest in dermatology
- Academic presentations and publications
- Community and Leadership

2. Short-listing of applications

Referee checks – 2 referees each in three separate categorites
- 2 Medical peers
- 2 Medical supervisors
- 2 Paramedical or nursing staff members

3. Interview

2 panels of interviews
- Panel 1 = structured behaviourally based
- Panel 2 = focussed on application form/referee reports

Program Structure

Structured 4 year training program consisting of:

Year 1: Completion of Clinical Sciences Online Competency Modules, 2 Summative-In-Training-Assessments (SITA) Summaries, Research Project submission, Training Online Portfolio
Year 2: Completion of Dermoscopy Exam/module, 2 Summative-In-Training-Assessments (SITA) Summaries, Training Online Portfolio
Year 3: Completion of 2 Summative-In-Training-Assessments (SITA) Summaries, Training Online Portfolio, Research Project
Year 4: Completion of 2 Summative-In-Training-Assessments (SITA) Summaries, online supervisor modules, Fellowship Examination

Trainees are rotated through different positions in the course of the four years and have experience in city, rural, large and small hospital practice. There is the opportunity to apply to train overseas for one year. For a full list of training positions, visit: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/for-health-professionals/becoming-a-dermatologist/accreditation-training-positions/

Existing Dermatology Trainees with the Australasian College of Dermatologists also have the opportunity to train overseas for 12 months in the UK (6 months in Singapore) as part of their training program.

Fees

Annual Fee:

Full time trainees: AUD $5,602
Part-time and PhD trainees: AUD $2,801

Exam Fee:

Fellowship Examination: AUD $4,000

Other fees (i.e. application)

RPL research: AUD $250
RPL assessment: AUD $800
RPL Clinical education & training: AUD $1,500
Clinical Sciences Modules (CSOCM): AUD $3,250

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Previous dermatological clinical or committee experience is desirable.
Research presentation at dermatology conferences including the Australasian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting is desirable.
Specialist procedural technique training
Certificate in Cosmetic Dermatology
Masters of Dermatology
RACD Courses (https://dermatologyaustralasia.com.au/our-courses/) including general dermatology courses, dermoscopy courses, skin cancer courses, practical workshops, melanography courses, and aboriginal health workers course.

Other involvement to demonstrate interest in the field that may be considered including exam bulldogging, contributing to DermNet, volunteering

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY3

Training Duration (minimum)

4 years FTE

General Progression

Note that this represents one of the quickest routes to specialty training, and may not reflect additional HMO or unaccredited years of training.

Year 1

Internship

Year 2

BPT / General Surgical / General Year

Year 3

Commence Dermatology Training (PGY3+)

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

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