WMS DermSoc

04/04/2022

Thank you for those who have already reached out regarding roles following our last post, we're thrilled at the interest!

As mentioned, dermsoc is now opening recruitment officially for several positions. Role descriptions, application info and deadlines are below:

17/02/2022

***We're looking to organise a trip to the UK National DermSoc Day in London on the 21st March!***

It's looking to be an exciting day packed with interesting talks from high profile speakers, and opportunities to network

Deadline for signups is officially 14th March - link below
(however, spaces are filling fast and you might need to be waitlisted)

To those who have signed up already, please let us know via DM or email if you'd like to come along as a group (a.zhao.1@warwick.ac.uk)!

all the best,

WMS DermSoc Committee x

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGUI9e28V5KY7mpEzAB7VsCsNtGjgvfeI7g5IOnG-oIinXxg/viewform

13/02/2022

Aaaand we're back - tell a friend!

We're pleased to announce that WMS Dermsoc is being revived, with several events planned throughout the year 🥳

We're also recruiting for roles (full details to come in a post soon) but for any early questions/apps please see the details below.

- love, Dermsoc Committee

21/02/2018

**** National DermSoc Day Wednesday 14th March****
Registration is now open for the next UK National DermSoc Day!
This FREE event is a must for all medical students and junior doctors interested in dermatology.

Highlights of the day include:
- Invaluable talks on how to get into dermatology
- CV advice, CV and career planning advice
- Talks on core dermatology topics and insights into current research
And more!

Our fabulous speakers include Dr Anjali Mahto (seen last week on BBCs 'The Truth About Looking Good'), Dr Sophia Karagiannis (Head of Cancer Antibody Discovery and Immunotherapy at KCL working at the cutting edge of melanoma research) and Dr Leila Asfour (registrar at world leading Salford Royal Dermatology Centre).

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded others and share ideas about your future careers, DermSoc and other opportunities at medical school and beyond.
Sign up using the link below. Book now to avoid disappointment!

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02/02/2018

A Yale team has successfully applied a novel combination therapy — an arthritis medication and light therapy — to restore skin color in vitiligo patients.

22/11/2017

Come along to the WMS DermSoc Bake sale tomorrow in the MTC from 10am - 1pm. Remember to bring change so that you can satisfy all of those "It's Almost Christmas" cravings!

11/11/2017

2016 Cohort: May help with your Autoimmune disorders & Skin SDL!

What is the skin pigment condition?

11/11/2017

Always moisturise straight after a bath or shower!

A final but essential tip from dermatologist Dr Bav Shergill. (9/9)

08/11/2017

The skin is the body's largest organ, so looking after it is very important, especially in winter. Dermatologist Dr Bav Shergill shares another tip. (3/9)

08/11/2017

Interested in medical writing? Want to receive more publicity for it? Then the British Association of Dermatologists' "Student Essay Prize" is the perfect opportunity for you.

The topic for this Winter is "Why do we itch and scratch?". Deadline is 6th January 2018. Please follow the link below for more details.

08/11/2017

Highly informative article regarding Dermatology as a profession and career. Whether you're intent on becoming a Dermatologist, or simply want to find out more about the profession, this article is definitely worth a read.

Nature of the work Skin disease is very common, with around 24% of those in England and Wales (12.9 million people) visiting their GP with a skin problem annually. The number of possible dermatological diagnoses has been estimated at over 2000, each of which can present in different ways, and many h...

08/11/2017