The Irish Skin Foundation is delighted to announce its third annual Dermatology Study Day for hospital, community-based, GP practice, public health nurses, pharmacists and others involved in providing care to people living with skin conditions.

A programme to help you in the first-line management of skin disease in hospital, community, and primary care

Nursing CPD Approved: ABA Category 1 NMBI 4 CEUs.

Chaired by Consultant Dermatologist Dr Trevor Markham, University Hospital Galway

This year’s programme includes:

09.15-09.40 Registration & Tea/Coffee

09.40-09.50 Opening and welcome address, Carmel Blake ANP, ISF Helpline Clinical Manager

09.50-10.30 An update on the Treatment of Psoriasis, Dr Trevor Markham, Consultant Dermatologist University Hospital Galway

10.30-11.20 Recognition of Early Melanoma by Dermoscopy, Dr Kashif Ahmed, Consultant Dermatologist, University Hospital Limerick

11.20-11.30 Questions & Answers

11:30-12.00 Tea/coffee break

12.00-12.40 An Overview on the Initial Management of Burns, Deirdre Conlon ANP Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Galway

12.40-13.00 Rosacea in Primary Care, Dr Eilis Nic Dhonncha Spr University Hospital Galway

13.00-13.10 Questions and Answers

13.10-13.55 Complimentary Lunch & Exhibition Stands

13.55-14.15 Management of Acne in Primary Care, Dr Lisa Roche Spr, University Hospital Galway

14.15-14.35 Common Conditions in Paediatric Dermatology, Dr Qamar Razali, Registrar, University Hospital Galway

14.35-15.15 Management of Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis, Sheila Ryan, ANP, Dermatology, University Hospital Limerick

15.15-15.25 Questions & Answers

Following on from the success of previous years, the Dermatology Study Day promises to be an unmissable educational opportunity; so we advise people to get their ticket well in advance to avoid disappointment!

For further information log on to www.irishskin.ie