A dermatologist is a qualified medical specialist who, through additional training, has obtained postgraduate qualifications to specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin disease and skin cancers.
One person in ten who consults a general practitioner will do so because of a skin complaint. The GP may decide to seek confirmation of a diagnosis or assistance with therapy. This is when the patient is referred to a dermatologist.
Dermatologists treat patients of all ages, from babies and children to adolescents and adults. Although diseases of the skin are many and varied, Australian dermatologists spend much of their time treating diseases caused by exposure to the sun. These include skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma.  |
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CHAIR OF DERMATOLOGY
MELBOURNE MEDICAL SCHOOL, THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
The Melbourne Medical School is establishing an inaugural Chair of Dermatology to provide academic leadership and structure, fostering the growth of world-class dermatology research at The University of Melbourne. The Professor will be an outstanding individual with a distinguished research record in dermatology.
The Professor will provide strong leadership through the development of a University Centre for Dermatology Research to facilitate the recruitment of scientists and post-graduate students in dermatology in support of the implementation of the Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD)/PhD program in Victoria.
The Chair will initially be located in the Melbourne Medical School at the University’s Parkville campus but will be expected to establish strong research connections with Academic Centres of the Medical School as well as maintaining the strong linkages already established with dermatological organisations in Victoria. The University acknowledges the major support for this appointment provided by Epiderm.
Duration: The Chair of Dermatology is a five year, full-time, fixed term appointment.
Contact: Professor James Best, Head of the Melbourne Medical School. Telephone: 61 (3) 8344 6581 secure facsimile: 61 (3) 8344 6894; e-mail: jdbest@unimelb.edu.au.
Salary: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated plus 17% super.
Job No: 0027573
Applications close: 20 December 2011
For position information and to apply online go to www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers Click on ‘Job Search’ and search under the job title or job number.
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DERMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATIONS 2011
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
Dr Helen AVERY
Dr Marguerite BYRNE
Dr Dougal COATES
Dr Paul CHERIAN
Dr Ray COCCIOLONE
Dr Sally DE ZWAAN
Dr Hope DINH
Dr Young Jin KIM
Dr Anil KURIEN
Dr Anita LASOCKI
Dr Liang Joo LEOW
Dr Rachel MANIFOLD
Dr Bernadette RICCIARDO
Dr Clare SCHOFIELD
Dr Kyoko SHIRATO
Dr Alana TUXEN
Dr Brian WALLACE
Dr Scott WEBBER
Dr Tania ZAPPALA
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APPLICATIONS FOR DERMATOLOGY TRAINING POSITIONS
Applications for 2012 have now closed.
Applications for 2013 will open in February 2012.
To access information regarding the application process, please click the MORE button below.
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COLLEGE'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Dermatologists who are recognised by Medicare Australia but are not Fellows of the Australasian College of Dermatologist may participate in the College’s Professional Development Program.
The current annual fee for participation in the program is $2,469.50 (plus GST).
If you wish to join the program, please contact the College on: admin@dermcoll.asn.au |
OPPORTUNITY FOR A DERMATOLOGIST TO JOIN AN EXISTING
PRIVATE PRACTICE IN KIAMA, NSW
Looking for a sea change? Tired of the drudgery and grind of peak-hour traffic, the hectic pace and spiralling costs of city living? Want to enjoy the benefits of a relaxed lifestyle, close to the mountains and forests, with the ocean at your door?
There is an exciting opportunity for a dermatologist to join a solo dermatologist/Mohs’ surgeon, in a friendly, rapidly expanding practice in Kiama on the NSW south coast. The practice is located in charming, purpose-renovated heritage premises with views to the ocean.
The surgery is highly equipped for medical and surgical dermatology, and offers:
- Photodynamic therapy
- Laser therapy
- Whole body and hand and foot phototherapy
- Digital photography
- Visiting oculoplastic/cosmetic surgeon
Patients range in age from infancy to 100, and an excellent team of enthusiastic nurses and reception staff will support you.
Interested practitioners must have experience and postgraduate training in the specialty of dermatology to be fit for the task of working capably and independently as a specialist dermatologist in Australia; and must hold, or be eligible for, specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Terms of employment or partnership, full-time or part-time, are all negotiable. Please contact: Dr Duncan Stanford at South Coast Dermatology, Kiama, on 02 4232 2011 or email scderm@bigpond.net.au |
OPPORTUNITY FOR A DERMATOLOGIST TO JOIN AN EXISTING
PRIVATE PRACTICE IN BOWRAL, NSW
A dermatologist in Bowral is looking to expand her solo practice and is interested in receiving enquiries from dermatologists that may be interested.
The practice services a catchment area of over 200kms extending from the ACT, Southern Tablelands and South Coast to Sydney of New South Wales.
INTERESTED?
Please contact Dr Frances Tefany, ph: (02) 4861 4566, fax: (02) 4861 4950 or email: ftefany@acenet.com.au
[Date of initial advert: September 2009; updated February 2011] |
DERMATOLOGIST REQUIRED IN BUNDABERG, QUEENSLAND
HAVE THE CAREER AND THE LIFESTYLE
A full-time position is currently available for a Dermatologist to work at the Friendlies Society Private Hospital. This position is located in Bundaberg, Queensland.
A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer together with generous benefits and salary packaging options.
(If an Australian dermatologist cannot be found to practise in Bundaberg, an Area of Need position will be established)
For Further Information:
Contact Ann Johnson on ph: (07) 4153 0748
Or visit us online at www.fsh.org.au
[Date of initial advert: August 2008] |
DERMATOLOGIST REQUIRED IN DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY
Opportunity is available for a specialist dermatologist to set up practice in Darwin, Northern Territory.
There is currently not a full-time dermatology service in Darwin and visiting services are not sufficient to handle the patient load. The proposed service would ideally include outreach clinics in Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy.
Servicing a population of approx. 200,000, Darwin is a modern city, and is one of Australia’s fastest growing residential centres.
If you are interested in practising full-time in Darwin, please contact Ms Carolyn Adams, ph: (08) 8922 8127 or Ms Ros Wagstaff at the College office ph: (02) 8765 0242.
If a College Fellow cannot be found to practise in Darwin in the near future, it is proposed that an Area of Need position be established, which will then be advertised nationally and overseas.
[Date of initial advert: December 2007] |
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