Dermatology Online Certification (DOC) Course COURSE STARTS: February and August of each year DURATION: 24 weeks ABOUT THE DERMATOLOGY ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSE DOC course is scheduled in the month of February and August in each year. Duration of the course is six months. The candidate must complete their admission procedure one month before the schedule. DOC is designed to common skin problems, specially concentrated into the diagnosis and treatment algorithm which ensures individual s skill in their private healthcare delivery. Face to face lectures will be arranged on bi-monthly basis (Usually in second and fourth Friday) during this six months course period. Academy venue is at Aurora Skin and Aesthetics. To orient the students on common skin diseases, different modules of dermatological teaching methods such as photography, video conferencing, online case presentations and assessments are furnished in their academic activities. RESOURCES Dermatology Online Certification (DOC) course is provided through the resources of the Telemedicine Working Group Bangladesh (TWgBD) Ltd. at their site www.skinvd.org The lectures are delivered by the renowned faculties of Dermatology Academic Committee chaired by Prof. (Lt. Col) Dr. Md. Abdul Wahab.
Academic Committee of Dermatology online Certification (DOC) Course Chairman: Prof. (Lt. Col) Md. Abdul Wahab MBBS, DDV, MCPS, FCPS, FRCP (Glasgo), FACP (USA) Professor, Dept. of Dermatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Co-chairman: Prof. Md. Reza Bin Zaid, PhD, DDV Professor, Dept. of Dermatology, BIRDEM Associate co-ordinator: Dr. Shabbir Hossain, Dept. of Dermatology, BSMMU Dr. A T M Assaduzzaman, MD, MBBS Associate Prof. Dept. of Dermatology, BSMMU Spokesman: Prof. (Brig. Rtd.) Shamsul Huda, Labaid, Gulshan Course co-ordinator: Dr. Md. Mahabubur Rahaman,, Clinical & Interventional Dermatologist Consultant, Aurora Skin & Aesthetics Members: Prof. (Major, Rtd.) Md. Shahidullah, DDV, MCPS, FCPS, FRCP (Glasgo) Prof. & Head, Dept. of Dermatology, MAMC Prof. (Col) M A Latif Dept. of Dermatology, CMH Prof. Syeed Afzalul Karim, MMBS, DDV, Dept. of Dermatology, HFMC Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Associate Prof, ShSMC Dr. Sabbir Md Shawkat, Consultant, BSMMU Dr. Zahed Parvez, DDV, MPH Consultant, ShSMC Dr. Biswas Shaheen Hassan, MCPS, MBBS Consultant Dr. S M Bakhtiar Kamal, DDV, MD Consultant, Dermatologist Dr. Anzirun Nahar Asma Assist. Prof. PMC Dr. Ishrat Bhuiyan Assistant. Prof. ShSMC Dr. Rahamat Ullah,
DDV, MCPS, FCPS Dept. of Dermatology, BSMMU Dr. Zahir Uddin Md Babar, FCPS, MBBS Consultant, Dermatologist Dr. Aminul Islam, MCPS, FCPS Assist. Prof. Northern MC The site www.skinvd.org is a dedicated dermatology website for general practitioners. The site is furnished for the students in their academic activities. Assessment Participants will be assessed by MCQs, written and practical examination at the end of course.
COURSE CONTENTS: 1. Dermatology basics & terminology 2. Approach to patients, history, examination& diagnosis 3. Scabies and other parasitic diseases 4. Common fungal infections (Superficial & deep) 5. Pruritus &Urticaria 6. Connective Tissue Diseases 7. Bullous disease 8. Genodermatosis 9. Acne and related disorders 10. Inflammatory disorders- psoriasis, LP & other papulosquamous diseases 11. Eczema & other related diseases (Atopic, seborrhoeic, stasis, contact) 12. Bacterial Infections, Pyodermas, TB; Leprosy & others, 13. Common viral diseases (HIV, HSV, VZV, Warts); & others 14. Common skin tumors (BCC, SCC, Melanoma); & others 15. Common hair disorders- Androgenetic, AA & others 16. Vitiligo, Melasma and other disorders of pigmentation 17. Drug therapy in clinical practice & drug reaction 18. Common mucous membrane diseases- Apthous&others 19. Common Vascular diseases 20. Venereal diseases 21. Sexual medicine 22. Dermatosurgery COURSE REQUIREMENTS PC Computer running XP or Vista or Windows 7or 8 with a broad band internet connection or on mobile 3G BOOKS Participants can collect a copy of Clinical Dermatology Hand Book from the office. WHO CAN APPLY This is open to all medical graduates (MBBS) in Bangladesh or Overseas. HOW TO APPLY To apply for the online course please visit www.doc.twgbd.org and click on "Apply Online" to get access the online application form. After completion of the application form please submit the form to online with the following documents. Please mention the Pay Order number in the application form. Or can directly come to admission office.
Enclosures: 1. Copy of MBBS certificate. 2. Two copies of recent passport size photographs. 3. Photocopy of the Pay Order slip. Applicant can also submit the hard copy of application form in our office by post or by hand. TUITION FEES TK.20,000 (Twenty Thousand) only. The last date of payment is on 31 st January & 15 th July each year. The initial deposit to entry the name in the course is non-refundable TK.10, 000 (Ten Thousand). The balance Tk.10, 000 is payable in full before the cut off dates above. See the Registration form for full payment details. Seats are limited and will be filled up by early come on basis. This Dermatology Online Certification (DOC) course has no standing with BMDC or other degree offering authorities. It does not allow participants to practice in Bangladesh as a Specialist dermatologist. It will however give participants an excellent ground in the subject and allow them to be a trained doctor If you on would skin like diseases further in information his practice about in local our course, community. Candidate must declare this in the application form during admission. For further information PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Md Mahabubur Rahaman () Dr. Sabbir Hossain Associate Co-ordinator Course Co-ordinator Cell: 01771776050 Cell: 01818201084 ACADEMIC VENUE: Aurora Skin & Aesthetics House 39/A, Road No. 8, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka. Contact for Admission: 01535136078