Fellowship

Applications to the BSMD 2025 Trainee Award are now open.

Applications to the BSMD 2025 Trainee Award are now open (closing date 21 February 2025). This is an excellent opportunity to fund individualised programmes of medical dermatology training. Fellowships will be awarded in open competition to UK and Eire dermatology trainees (including post CCT fellows). Each award will be funded up to a maximum value of £2500.

A suggested programme might include a variety of experiences across one or more centres with medical dermatology expertise, and may include participation in clinics, multi-disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. Preference is given to those arranging a focused programme of activity in a specific area of medical dermatology that is not covered by other societies (e.g. psychodermatology). In addition, attendance at a relevant national or international medical dermatology meeting or conference is supported. The fellowship will be expected to be taken up within six months of the award being made.

Dermatology Specialty Specific Examination is a desirable qualification. All applications must be from BSMD trainee members and should provide full and realistic costings.

Potential applicants should contact UK medical dermatologists to enquire about availability and help construct their suggested award programmes. Having several supervisors at different sites as components of a single award would be acceptable. Focus on a particular medical dermatology field, rather than broad experience, is preferred.

A directory of UK medical dermatologists who have offered to provide clinical experience in their area of expertise is available upon request.

Applications require the following:

2 page CV
A letter of support from your Educational Supervisor and/or TPD on headed paper
A breakdown of your proposed use of the funds and estimated costs (up to the value of £2500) - to include one course/congress (including dates if possible)
A personal statement as to your career aspirations within medical dermatology and the proposed benefits the fellowship will bring, along with an overview of your proposed fellowship programme
Copies of letters or emails of acceptance from proposed supervisors to support your proposed programme