Graduate Diploma in Family Practice Dermatology
About This Course
The Graduate Diploma in Family Practice Dermatology [GDip (FP Derm)], a joint programme offered by the Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) and the National Skin Centre (NSC) aims to equip Medical Officers or General Practitioners (both locals and overseas) with the knowledge and skills to deal with skin diseases at a primary care level.
What You'll Learn
Course 1 Introduction to Dermatology and Common Skin Conditions in Family Practice
Course 2 Dermatitis and Drug Eruptions
Course 3 Infective, pigmentary, blistering and neoplastic skin diseases and Common skin diseases in children and the elderly
Course 4 Regional Dermatology and Principles of Dermatologic Surgery
Course 5 The Skin in Systemic Disease
Entry Requirements
Currently practising Medical Officers or General Practitioners with a recognized medical degree (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years general clinical experience (post-housemanship)
English Language Requirement: Applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not English must fulfil a minimum level of English proficiency. For certain qualifications, you are also required to furnish additional English Language test scores. Applicants may present any of the following to fulfil the English Language requirement:
Test Minimum Acceptable Score
EL1119 C6
IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Reading and Writing component
MUET 200
TOEFL 580 for paper-based /
92 - 93 for internet-based
4. Other qualifications and experience which may be assessed as equivalent by DGMS and NSC.