About us
Our purpose is to raise awareness of the psychosocial impact of skin disease and to promote multi-disciplinary management between dermatologists, psychiatrists and psychologists.
Aims
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Improve national awareness of Psychodermatology within the general public, politicians, patient groups, GPs, Dermatologists,Psychiatrists, Psychologists and allied health professionals
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Improve education and training in Psychodermatology
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Promote research and evidence-based practice
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Collect and disseminate relevant Psychodermatology information
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Provide post-graduate education in Psychodermatology management
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Meetings
The Executive Committee meets twice per year. Psychodermatology UK runs an annual meeting in January and a Specialist Interest Group session at that BAD. There is an annual training weekend for Specialty Registrars and a training weekend is planned for Consultants.
Membership
Membership of the society is open to Dermatologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Nurses with an interest in Psychodermatology.
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Contact us
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For more information, please email: psychodermatology@hotmail.com
Members of the Committee
Chair
Dr Alia Ahmed
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Secretaries
Dr Bernard Ho
Dr Richard Barlow
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Treasurer
Dr Padma Mohandas
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Psychology Representative
Dr Rukshana Ali​
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Psychiatry Representative
Dr Iyas Assalman
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Nursing Representative
Rebecca Davis
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Regional Representatives
Dr Victoria Campbell
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe
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Past Committee Members
Dr Susannah Baron
Dr Janet Angus
Dr Ruth Taylor
Dr Anthony Bewley