What is a Dermatologist?

A dermatologist is a specialist medical doctor who is a trained expert in diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the skin, hair and nails.  To become a consultant dermatologist around 10 years of medical training is required.

To be accepted onto the training scheme for dermatology, a doctor is carefully selected by The Australasian College of Dermatologists.  Advanced training in Dermatology involves four to five years of intensive supervised study, research and clinical practice in approved training centres.  At the end of training the candidates have to pass rigorous specialist clinical and written examinations. After passing these exams the trainee obtains a Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD). 

Following completion of the Fellowship it is expected that Dermatologists maintain their professional standards and education. This is monitored by the Australasian College of Dermatologists through a continuing professional development program.

Dr Starritt is a Fellow of The Australasian College of Dermatologists. 

The Australasian College of Dermatologists has more information at its website:

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (dermcoll.edu.au)