The Official Podcast of the WCD

Ellie and I discuss interesting ways for remote dermatology teaching, and the possible future of medical education. I also speak with Prof Lidia Rudnicka, who is the Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the Medical University of Warsaw, about trichoscopy, systemic sclerosis, and her YouTube channel! Check out and subscribe to Prof Ludnicka's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/...

We are back for Season 2! Sashen and I discuss the much overlooked carers of our dermatology patients, and how we might be able to support them. And I speak with Dr Nisha Suyien Chandran, who heads the Division of Dermatology at the National University Hospital of Singapore, and the practice of dermatology in a large tertiary hospital.

It seems as if there is a new scare about sunscreens every other week - this time it's whether zinc oxide sunscreens become ineffective and toxic 2 hours after application. Ellie and I discuss why it's important to treat these sensationalist claims with skepticism. I also speak with Dr Mark Lebwohl who is a renowned dermatologist from Mt Sinai in New York City about patient advocacy groups in derm...

Dermatology education and textbooks have been called out for the lack of diversity in clinical images. Sashen and I discuss how dermatologists and trainees need to keep this in mind during our training and daily practice. I also speak with A/Prof Tey Hong Liang, who is the Head of Research at the National Skin Centre. Our center was recently awarded a prestigious Centre Grant for Research and Prof...

From last episodes "Visual Literacy" discussion, Ellie and I wonder if smell might be a distinguishing character in dermatological diagnoses. Then I speak with Prof Dedee Murrell about the upcoming International Congress of Dermatology (ICD) to be held in November ( https://icd2021.com.au/ ), and also her experience as a Visiting Expert in Singapore in 2018.

Topics ranging from Art to Science! Sashen and I discuss how art critique can increase visual literacy in dermatology trainees, and I interview Dr John Common - my friend and collaborator who is a scientist at the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS). John talks about why Singapore is a good place for skin research, and how clinicians can get in on basic and translational skin research.

Ellie and I discuss the boom in teledermatology, as well as some of its limitations and our own experiences. I also chat with Clinical Dermatologist, Dermatopathologist and Hair Transplant surgeon Dr Venkataram Mysore from Bangalore about his illustrious career, how to mentor young dermatologists, and which hairs on the body are best for transplanting to the scalp!

Sashen has been trying a new app that predicts his future skin if he does not use sunblock - will it lead to a meaningful change in behaviour? I also speak with my friend and colleague Dr Yew Yik Weng, PhD, about his interest in public health, and ask him for advice for residents and trainees interested in a career in research.

Ellie and I discuss whether vitamin D deficiency and metabolism have a role in skin and hair health. Then I speak with Prof Ncoza Dlova from Durban South Africa about her research, mentorship style and also her time in Singapore in the 1990s.

Sashen and I discuss how social media is affecting patient care in dermatology, and whether there is a role for the dermatologist influencer. I also speak with my friend Dr Oh Choon Chiat about his recent work on COVID19 dermatoses, and how hospital dermatology is dealing with the pandemic in Singapore. Our instagram @wcd2023singapore Our website https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/

Ellie and I discuss the field of Integrative Dermatology - what is it? And Prof Kenji Kabashima from Kyoto University Hospital joins me to talk about his latest research about atopic dermatitis treatments, and the upcoming Olympics!

Are the robots coming for our jobs? What should we know about new AI that claims to be able to make accurate dermatology diagnoses? What is the role of the dermatologist when it comes to this? I also speak with A/Prof Lim Yen Loo from the National Skin Centre on the role of the Dermatological Society of Singapore in promoting dermatology locally and internationally, and the state of medical educat...

Dr Ellie Choi and I discuss whether we need to be wearing sunscreen under our facemasks, and how masks are affecting Dermatology. I also speak with Dr Claire Fuller from the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in the UK about her work with the International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD), MossyFootUK and GLODERM. We discuss Humanitarian Dermatology and Global Dermatology and how dermatologists all...

Welcome to our very first episode of the podcast! In this pilot episode, we discuss dermatological reactions to COVID vaccination, and speak with Prof Roy Chan on how WCD preparations are coming along! You can catch up on more WCD News and Updates on our website! https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/ And follow us on Instagram @wcd2023singapore