Psychodermatology Face-To-Face Educational Meeting

Psychodermatology face-to-face educational meeting

Psychodermatology is an essential facet to Dermatology training at all career stages. It encompasses the management of patients with primary psychiatric disease presenting to dermatologists (e.g., delusional disorders), and patients with primary dermatological disease with large psychiatric and/or psychosocial morbidity (e.g., psoriasis). Provision for such patients is sporadic, and training in Psychodermatology can be difficult to access. Keeping in mind the curriculum requirements for training in the area, Psychodermatology UK have been providing, for over a decade, the only 2-day course designed to deliver a comprehensive overview of essential Psychodermatology and facilitate competencies in this area.

Who can attend?

We encourage junior doctors working in dermatology (including specialty doctors) and junior consultants. We would also be able to accommodate doctors working in psychiatry with an interest in Psychodermatology.

** Venue TBC, Location: LONDON***

Provisional agenda

Day 1: 0850-1700 (plus course dinner that evening)

Day 2: 0850-1700

Both days will include lectures and role plays with actors (using role play, all delegates will have the chance to practice their skills at communicating with, and managing, individuals with psychocutaneous disease)

Topics to be covered are:

Principles of Psychodermatology

Psychopharmacology

Psychiatric and psychological assessment

Psychological interventions

Communication skills (through role plays)

Body dysmorphic disorder

Delusional infestation and Morgellons disease

Body focused repetitive behaviours

Dermatitis artefacta

Dysaesthetic diagnoses

Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome

***Places are strictly limited to only 30*** Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Fees

Note: Fees include the full course and the course dinner held on 10^th May (attendance at both is mandatory). Once the venue is confirmed we will notify you of the additional overnight costs, this will be optional.

Once you have registered, an automated email will be sent to you confirming your place allocation and also the bank details for the funds transfer.  Please note, your place will not be held unless funds are received within 48 hours of registration.