Unit Code: DMT801

Unit Name: Dermatology I

Description: The course aims to equip trainees with sufficient knowledge of dermatology complimented with appropriate surgical skills so they can grow into the field of dermatology and maybe upon further training they can progress to Masters level and Specialisation in this area. The eight areas that will be covered are: 1. Basic Sciences and Pharmacology 2. Infectious Dermatology and Leprosy 3. Non Infectious Dermatology 4. Procedural Dermatology 5. Pediatric Dermatology 6. Public Health – Ethics and Professionalism 7. Histopathology 8. Microbiology. Ethics and Public Health with emphasis on Fiji and Pacific context.

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Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 120

Offered In: Semester 1,2