On 21 January 2021 Dr. Tony Downs, Consultant Dermatologist was a conference speaker at the national Dermatologists virtual meeting hosted by the Royal Society of Medicine.
Dr. Downs presented on 'Inflammoscopy: no rash or hairy decisions' to a well attended meeting with an audience of over 250 delegates. He presented to fellow consultant colleagues about improving their diagnostic skills enabling them to further their CPD with accreditation.
Other topics discussed at the event were:
The The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) provides learning and support using expert speakers and global thought leaders providing essential medical insight. The RSM is a membership organisation with over 22,000 members in the UK and internationally. It aims to bringing together doctors and healthcare professionals across specialties, with a vision to be a driving force in advancing health and patient care through education and innovation.
Dermoscopy is a great tool to help tell skin cancers from harmless lumps and bumps on the skin. By training local GPs, patients do not have to be referred on to the hospital to see a specialist - saving NHS time and money.
Dr. Downs have been training GPs for over 20 yrs in the South West to get good at skin cancer recognition.
Venue:
Tuesday 18th June 2019 - Beginners Guide
Tuesday 10th September 2019 - BCC & SSC
Tuesday 12th November 2019 - MN
Tuesday 4th February 2020 - Harmless lumps & bumps
Tuesday 28th April 2020 - Hair & Nails
Tuesday 9th June 2020 - Pink Lesions
These events are sponsored by DERMAL