Diploma in Practical Dermatology
A Postgraduate Qualification in Dermatology
The Diploma in Practical Dermatology is a one-year postgraduate distance-learning course for general practitioners who wish to gain expertise in the practical management of skin disease. It is the qualification of choice for doctors wishing to establish themselves as GPs with a Special Interest in Dermatology or become clinical assistants.
This is a highly interactive online programme delivered through a state-of-the-art website. Through dedicated online tutorial support, discussion forums and online assessments, course participants become members of an enthusiastic and supportive online community of doctors with an interest in Dermatology. This environment allows collaboration, both academic and clinical, which extends beyond the life of the programme.
The online content is supplemented by study meetings held at venues around the UK and Hong Kong.
The DPD is one of only 27 courses in the UK accredited for Higher Professional Development by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Additionally it is a quotable qualification in Hong Kong and Singapore and is accredited in Australia.
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For an application pack or further information on our courses please contact: Mr David Taylor
Postgraduate Course Co-ordinator
Department of Dermatology
Cardiff University
3rd Floor Glamorgan House
Heath Park
Cardiff, Wales
CF14 4XN
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2074 2247
Fax: +44 (0) 29 2074 4312
E-mail: taylords@cardiff.ac.uk