The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) is the only organisation accredited to train and assess dermatologists in Australia.
To become a dermatologist it is necessary to be a registered medical practitioner who has resident status in Australia and to complete the specified program of medical training, outlined in the Training Program Handbook and Curriculum. The process to become a dermatologist is outlined below.
Resources on how to become a Dermatologist
The Training Program
Trainees in the program undertake four years of practical training in accredited clinical settings under the supervision of practicing...
Australian Medical Graduates
ACD is the only organisation accredited to train and assess dermatologists in Australia. Entry into the program is...
Aboriginial and Torres Strait Islander Graduates
Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and students considering...
Specialist Pathway for Overseas Dermatologists
International Medical Graduates pathway to become a specialist dermatologist...
Accreditation and Training Positions
ACD accredits training positions in dermatology and in Mohs surgery in order to...