Department of Dermatology

Department of Dermatology is one of the old established departments of university. Since the day of inception it is not only providing tertiary care facilities to the patients with skin diseases but is also producing Dermatologists with a goal to expand the network of specialists deep in the province of Sindh.

To accomplish the latter goal the university has introduced postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology (D. Derm) Diploma in Dermatology (D. Derm) is a well-structured diploma offered to medical graduates aspiring for specialization in dermatology. It aims at producing dermatologists with following mission statement.

MISSION STATEMENT

Producing specialists in the subject of Dermatology who have sufficient skills to Diagnose,
Investigate, Treat, counsel and rehabilitate the patients suffering from skin diseases/problems. They are expected to deliver health care facilities in the far and remote areas of not only this province, but throughout the country.

AIMS

To produce expert personnel in the subject who are able to recognize and manage common and life-threatening skin diseases and conditions prevalent in our country.

OBJECTIVES

Candidate pursuing Diploma in Dermatology is desired:

To acquire knowledge of the structural and functional characteristics of skin (and its
appendages) and their alteration in disease states.
To understand and describe the pathogenesis and pathology of skin diseases.
To acquire skills at eliciting a valuable and comprehensive history from patients with
skin disease.
To acquire skills in the proper examination of skin, its appendages and relevant
systems/organs.
To acquire expertise in recognizing the type, nature and pattern of skin lesions and formulating a working diagnosis.
To be able to order proper investigations.
To be able to treat the patient as an expert.
To recognize the situations and ensure proper referral of patient to upper level
(secondary or tertiary care) or to other disciplines/specialties.
To acquire those skills listed in the core curriculum eg. Dermatological emergencies.

Further a trainee should become familiar with the standard terms used in dermatology.

Should understand his/her limitations regarding theoretical as well as practical knowledge and do not hesitate for referral to a senior dermatologist.
Would be required to learn and gain expertise in performing common Dermatological procedures as described in Log Book