WINNER
Loupe Dermoscopy & Photography as a Teaching and Diagnostic Tool
by North Bristol NHS Trust
Dermoscopy is a vital part of skin cancer diagnosis. Increasingly telemedicine involves having to send high quality images of skin lesions to a specialist. Training and equipment to be able to do this well can be prohibitively expensive. We have developed a method of examining skin lesions and capturing high quality images using cheap, readily available materials, requiring no tools or technical ability to put together. Our project was to disseminate this information so that it would be available to anyone free of charge forever anywhere in the world, bringing teledermoscopy to primary care and resource poor settings for patients.
Judges’ comments:
“North Bristol NHS Trust’s entry was really well done and a valuable project. It was innovative with well measured outcomes and did a great job of disseminating. The development of online resources made it strong. The judges were particularly impressed with the fact that it was done for the greater good with no financial benefit and very little funding. It had strong pre and post feedback and could be rolled out any way and is extremely valuable. “
WINNER
Multi-professional, Postgraduate, Dermatology Education at University of Hertfordshire
by University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) has developed post graduate, multi-professional programmes to educate and develop health care professionals from the UK and overseas to deliver high quality services for people with skin conditions. Our MSc Clinical Dermatology and MSc Skin Lesion Management programmes teach and assess doctors, nurses, pharmacists and physicians’ associates to the same standard in the same learning environment. Since inception in 2006, over 750 students have graduated with a specialist master’s degree. Whilst studying at UH, students develop skills to transform practice ensuring that patients receive optimal care delivered by knowledgeable, reflective practitioners.
Judges’ comments:
“University of Hertfordshire’s project is extremely innovative, offering a formal qualification in dermatology. It is far-reaching, with a huge impact on skin condition care. Extremely comprehensive and the single most impactful education programme – an amazing course. The judges were very impressed and felt it had revolutionised dermatology care. “
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Online Dermatology SCE Question Bank and Mock Exam
by Learna
The MRCPUK Dermatology SCE, a postgraduate exam for dermatology professionals, is a requirement for physicians who aim to become consultants in dermatology within the UK. In March 2021, with Sanofi’s financial backing, Learna offered free access to a comprehensive Dermatology SCE revision question bank, supporting exam preparation and CPD credit accrual. Hosted on Learna’s website StudyPRN, the resource features evidence-based questions and answers aligned with the MRCP SCE blueprint, fostering effective skin condition management. Over two years, 11,733 healthcare professionals worldwide accessed the resource, and the question bank grew from 420 to 677 questions through reinvestment.
Judges’ comments:
“The judges liked the rigorous safety put in place by Learna on this project. It was very valuable, with a strong summary and the free access makes it economically viable. The judges also liked the feedback and responses. “
COMMENDED
MASCED PRO Training Programme
by SKCIN – The Karen Clifford Melanoma & Skin Cancer Charity
SKCIN is a national charity that is dedicated to skin cancer prevention. The charity was born out of the sad loss of a family member to melanoma and that legacy is to prevent others befalling the same fate. MASCED PRO is an online Training Programme providing healthcare practitioners an accessible, cost-effective tool to develop their knowledge of the early signs of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Greater confidence is created in referring patients to appropriate colleagues or services for suspicious lesions. Over 1200 learners come from a wide array of medical specialties and some highly trained in the beauty/aesthetics sector.
Judges’ comments:
“This MASCED PRO training programme targeted tanning shops, beauty therapists etc, which are great places to raise awareness. It was charity funded, sustainable and provided good education for a group of grass roots individuals on how to recognise the signs of skin cancer. “
