Introduction to Photodermatology

Monday 16th September –

Thursday 19th September 2024

Guys’ Hospital, London

An Educational Course

Organised by the Photodermatology Unit,

St. John’s Institute of Dermatology.

This four-day Course, alternating annually between the Photodermatology Departments of the St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London and Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, is designed to provide a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of photodermatology for SpRs and Consultants. 

It covers the pathogenesis, diagnosis, investigation and management of the photodermatoses, phototherapy and the basic elements of photodynamic and laser therapy. The course also includes workshop demonstrations of Phototesting, Phototherapy, PDT, Photoprotection in Xeroderma Pigmentosum, and a session of clinical case presentations.

The next 'Introduction to Photodermatology Course' will be held at the Photodermatology Unit, St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, from Monday 16th September – Thursday 19th September 2024.  This is a non-residential course.

The Draft Programme for the 2024 course is available. Here is some General Information about the course.

If you wish to book a place on the Course please complete and return the Registration Form.

Looking forward to seeing you in September.

With best wishes

Dr. Bob Sarkany

Consultant Photodermatologist and Course Director 

P.S. (not related to the Course but may be of interest if you are interested in learning more about Photodermatology: information about this year's British Photodermatology Group / La Roche-Posay Photodermatology Fellowships

Numbers are strictly limited and will be allocated to those who book first .