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British College of Dermatology

Our vision is for the British College of Dermatology (BCD) to be the hub of all education and training in dermatology for the medical and healthcare sector, collaborating with other stakeholders.

What we offer

Our services support the development of a comprehensive, highly skilled dermatology workforce to improve overall patient care in dermatology. This workforce includes dermatologists of all grades, GPs, medical students and other trainees, nurses, pharmacists, and allied healthcare professionals.

BCD Accreditation

Gain BCD accreditation for your course or event.

GPs

Learn about accreditation for GPwERs, dermatology courses for GPs, and useful resources.

Dermatology Portfolio Pathway Guidance

Dermatology Portfolio Pathway information and resources.

Post-CCT Fellowships

Learn about Post-CCT Fellowships, including the curricula and available opportunities.

Scholarships and Awards

Members can apply for a range of BCD awards. Find out more and see the terms and conditions.

Advertising, Commercial Partnerships and Sponsorship Opportunities

We can do more to achieve our charitable objectives with your help.

Educational Resources for Healthcare Professionals

BCD Education Hub

Our bite-sized, interactive, online courses and training events are for GPs, nurses, pharmacists, students, resident doctors, and consultant dermatologists. Topics include recognising and treating acne, psoriasis, and eczema in a community pharmacy setting, guidance for GPs on referring common conditions including skin cancers, dermatological surgery, and essential knowledge for students starting their medical careers.

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Becoming a Dermatologist

Find out the routes to dermatology for students or via the Portfolio pathway.

Medical students

Useful BCD resources for medical students, as well as information, dermsocs, events and awards.

Dermatology Specialty Trainees

BCD resources for specialty trainees, as well as information, courses and events, and awards.

SAS Doctors

Resources and guidance for SAS doctors looking to extend their dermatology education.

Pharmacists, Nurses & Allied Healthcare Professionals

AHPs and Pharmacists can find information on resources and events here.

Dermatology Teachers and Trainers

Information for those involved with teaching undergraduates.

Skin of Colour in Dermatology

Find resources and small grants here.

Social Media Guidance for Dermatologists and Dermatology Trainees

Read our guidance to BAD members on the risks and benefits of social media engagement.

How you can get involved

BAD members can be a member of one of our sub-committees or working party groups, vacancies are advertised on our BAD elections and committee vacancies page
Apply to join our GPwER or Portfolio pathway assessor bank
Contribute to the development of our online learning content as an author or peer reviewer

For more information contact education@bad.org.uk

Our committees and working party groups include:

Education sub-committee
National dermatology trainee committee
SAS sub-committee
Scholarships and awards judging panel
Postgraduate working party group
Undergraduate working party group
International Dermatology Education Alliance (IDEA)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION AND TRAINING OR TO ENQUIRE PLEASE CONTACT US

Willan House, 4 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HQ

admin@bad.org.uk

+44 (0)020 7383 0266