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Join UNSW DermSoc to find out more about the world of Dermatology and learn important procedural skills through our education sessions. A solid grounding in Dermatology is important for all medical practitioners. Not only is Australia the skin-cancer capital of the world, but a large proportion of general practice consults relate to skin complaints, with many internal pathologies manifesting with

cutaneous stigmata. Our aim is to provide both basic and more advanced information to students as a way to raise knowledge and interest in this field. Students will have the opportunity to attend various information nights, case tutorials and more hands-on clinical examination sessions.

💙 Introducing our second speaker for UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026: Dr Alexis Daniel Lara Rivero 💙Dr Alexis Daniel La...
01/09/2026

💙 Introducing our second speaker for UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026: Dr Alexis Daniel Lara Rivero 💙

Dr Alexis Daniel Lara Rivero is a Consultant Dermatologist who has worked across both public and private practices in Venezuela, before expanding his experience within Australian General Medicine and Dermatology.

He is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists currently working at St Vincent’s Hospital and The Skin Hospital in Darlinghurst.

Dr Lara Rivero has a special interest in skin manifestations resulting from medical conditions, eczema, urticaria, infectious diseases and tropical/neglected dermatosis. Moreover, Dr Lara Rivero specialises in occupational dermatology including contact dermatitis & patch testing and male ge***al dermatoses.

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026
💻 Fully online via Zoom
⏰ Two 45-minute lectures back-to-back (6pm - 8pm)
🔗 Zoom link: https://unsw.zoom.us/j/87117248963

💙Introducing our second speaker for UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026: Dr Ishana Dixit💙 Dr Dixit is a Dermatology Researc...
19/08/2026

💙Introducing our second speaker for UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026: Dr Ishana Dixit💙

Dr Dixit is a Dermatology Research Fellow at Westmead Hospital and a Clinical Associate Lecturer at the University of Sydney. She holds a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from the University of Sydney. Her clinical and research interests include oncodermatology, with a particular focus on cutaneous toxicities associated with cancer therapies.

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026
💻 Fully online via Zoom
⏰ Two 45-minute lectures back-to-back (6pm - 8pm)
🔗 Zoom link: https://unsw.zoom.us/j/87117248963

🩺 UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026 🩺Join us online for the annual UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series, where we’ll dive into two...
18/08/2026

🩺 UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026 🩺

Join us online for the annual UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series, where we’ll dive into two clinically relevant areas of dermatology that you’re bound to encounter throughout your medical journey!

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026
💻 Fully online via Zoom
⏰ Two 45-minute lectures back-to-back (6pm - 8pm)
🔗 Zoom link TBC

🎤 Lecture 1: Male Ge***al Dermatoses

Presented by Dr Alexis Lara-Rivero

Learn about the presentation, differential diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions affecting the male ge***al region, an important but often challenging area of clinical practice.

🎤 Lecture 2: Common Inflammatory Skin Conditions

Presented by Dr Ishana Dixit

Build your understanding of common inflammatory skin conditions, including their clinical features, diagnosis and approaches to management!

Stay tuned for more information and the Zoom link closer to the event! 🩵

🩺 UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026 🩺Join us online for the annual UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series, where we’ll dive into two...
18/08/2026

🩺 UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series 2026 🩺

Join us online for the annual UNSW DermSoc Lecture Series, where we’ll dive into two clinically relevant areas of dermatology that you’re bound to encounter throughout your medical journey!

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026
💻 Fully online via Zoom
⏰ Two 45-minute lectures back-to-back (6pm - 8pm)
🔗 Zoom link TBC

🎤 Lecture 1: Male Ge***al Dermatoses

Presented by Dr Alexis Lara-Rivero

Learn about the presentation, differential diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions affecting the male ge***al region, an important but often challenging area of clinical practice.

🎤 Lecture 2: Common Inflammatory Skin Conditions

Presented by Dr Ishana Dixit

Build your understanding of common inflammatory skin conditions, including their clinical features, diagnosis and approaches to management!

Stay tuned for more information and the Zoom link closer to the event🩵

💫⭐️ What an incredible turnout for the Sydney Medical Students’ Skin Conference! ⭐️💫 Thank you so much to Sydney Univers...
25/07/2026

💫⭐️ What an incredible turnout for the Sydney Medical Students’ Skin Conference! ⭐️💫

Thank you so much to Sydney University Dermatology Society , Western Sydney University’s Dermatology Society , UNDerm and Desmond Dermatoscope for making this inaugural collaboration possible! We had a record 150 attendees this year across 5 different medical schools, organised by over 20 Dermsoc exec members. We also extend our thanks to UNSW Critical Care Society for facilitating the suturing workshop, and our sponsors for making this effort possible.

A huge, huge thank you as well to all the doctors who gave up their time to give amazing lectures and run educational workshops on the day! It was insightful previewing the landscape of dermatological education, skin cancer management and common hospital presentations, as well as learning the basics behind cryotherapy, suturing and dermoscopy.

📸 Photo credits: Justin Vu

🚨 ONLY FEW TICKETS REMAINING! 🚨Don’t miss out - SMSSC 2026 ticket sales are approaching capacity and officially closes i...
03/07/2026

🚨 ONLY FEW TICKETS REMAINING! 🚨

Don’t miss out - SMSSC 2026 ticket sales are approaching capacity and officially closes in 5 days on Tuesday 7 July!

Join us for a day packed with:
✨ Inspiring guest speakers
🩺 Hands-on workshops
🤝 Networking with medical students from across NSW
🎁 Complimentary skincare goodie bags worth over $80

Link in bio for tickets.

See you at SMSSC 2026! 💙

🎟️ Your SMSSC 2026 ticket comes with more than just entry!Every attendee will receive complimentary skincare worth over ...
26/06/2026

🎟️ Your SMSSC 2026 ticket comes with more than just entry!

Every attendee will receive complimentary skincare worth over $80 🤯, featuring products from some of the biggest names in Australian dermatology and skincare including Cetaphil, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, QV, Dermal Therapy, ASAP, E45, MooGoo, DermaVeen and Propaira 🧴✨

Join us for a day of inspiring guest speakers, interactive workshops and networking with medical students from across NSW, and head home with plenty of skincare to try!

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for making this possible. We can't wait to see you at SMSSC 2026 (link in bio for more info + tickets)!!

✨ FINAL GUEST SPEAKER REVEAL ✨We are delighted to announce our final guest speaker for SMSSC 2026 — Professor Sydney Ch’...
23/06/2026

✨ FINAL GUEST SPEAKER REVEAL ✨

We are delighted to announce our final guest speaker for SMSSC 2026 — Professor Sydney Ch’ng!

Prof Ch’ng is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Sydney and one of the few surgeons internationally trained in both head and neck surgery and plastic surgery. She specialises in the management of melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, head and neck cancers, as well as reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

A passionate clinician-scientist, Prof Ch’ng completed the highly competitive Surgeon Scientist Program through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), earning a PhD through her pioneering skin cancer research. Her work has contributed to changes in international guidelines for the staging and management of skin cancers.

At SMSSC 2026, Prof Ch’ng will present “Challenging the Status Quo in Skin Cancers”, exploring emerging perspectives in skin cancer management, the evidence behind evolving practices, and the future direction of care in this rapidly advancing field.

With the full speaker lineup now revealed, we can't wait to welcome you all to SMSSC 2026 for a day packed with expert talks, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities! 🩺

🎉✨ GUEST SPEAKER REVEAL 2✨🎉We are thrilled to announce our second guest speaker for SMSSC 2026 — Associate Professor Des...
18/06/2026

🎉✨ GUEST SPEAKER REVEAL 2✨🎉

We are thrilled to announce our second guest speaker for SMSSC 2026 — Associate Professor Deshan Sebaratnam!

A/Prof Sebaratnam completed his medical degree at the University of New South Wales, graduating with Honours, and is currently a Staff Specialist at Liverpool Hospital. He is a leading dermatologist with strong clinical and academic expertise across paediatric dermatology, genetic skin conditions, and vascular birthmarks 🩺🔬. He is also actively involved in medical education, supervising Honours research students and mentoring the next generation of clinicians.

At SMSSC 2026, A/Prof Sebaratnam will present “Dermatological Emergencies and Common Consults in the Hospital”, focusing on practical, high-yield approaches to acute dermatology presentations and commonly encountered inpatient consults.

Stay tuned as we continue to reveal our speaker lineup over the coming weeks 👀

An amazing and very successful Procedural Dermatology night in collaboration with UNSW CritcareSoc!A huge thank you agai...
06/05/2026

An amazing and very successful Procedural Dermatology night in collaboration with UNSW CritcareSoc!

A huge thank you again to Dr Andrea Issler-Fisher, Dr Madeline Wang and Dr Michelle Chen for leading our lasers presentation, and injections, punch biopsy and suturing workshops this year! We also extend our thanks to our sponsors SkinB5, Galderma, Dermal Therapy, Ego QV, asap skin and E45 for making this possible. 💉🪡 🩵🤍

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