Griffith University Dermatology Society

🚨 Join the Griffith University Dermatology Society 2027 Executive Team! 🚨

Shape the future of dermatology education at Griffith! 🌟

🗓️ Applications close: Friday, 4th September at 11:59 PM AEST

1. August 21st 5pm: Executive Team applications open
2. September 4th 11:59pm: Executive Team applications close
3. September 7th-10th : Interviews for executive applications (approximately 10-15mins)
4. September 15th : Annual General Meeting (AGM) with new executive team

📝 How to apply:

Please read through the position/s you wish to apply for: (link in bio) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ccwDRjSIVm8WsypGxOIQvtQXdeTQw16g/view?usp=sharing

Fill out this Google Forms application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPY-KtWyp2Jc1msozFy5bC4eFn5pTkYe5BW-R4myXuYWBf3g/viewform?usp=header

Email your CV to [email protected] with the email subject in the following format: GDS2027_FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME.

Looking forward to receiving your applications!

Hello folks, back for another Derm Detective Monday 🕵️‍♂️ 🙌

Tonight, we're investigating a widespread erythematous, Nikolsky positive condition

What's your diagnosis?

🤝 GDS Networking Night is here!

Join us for an evening of networking with experienced clinicians across Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Skin Cancer Medicine. Whether you're interested in these specialties or simply want to connect with doctors and fellow students, this is a great opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and expand your professional network.

🎤 Our speakers:
• Dr Mitch Robinson – Dermatologist
• Dr Peter Widdowson – Plastic Surgeon
• Dr Yezen Sheena – Plastic Surgeon
• Dr Julia de Groot – GP (Skin Cancer)

📅 17 August 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Function Centre (G07), Griffith University, Gold Coast
🎟️ Free registration (ticket required)
🍽️ Canapes provided!

✨ Whether you're exploring career pathways, looking for mentorship, or simply keen to meet like-minded students and doctors, we'd love to see you there!

🔗 Register via the link

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dermatology-x-plastic-surgery-x-skin-gp-networking-nigh-tickets-1994110155154?aff=oddtdtcreator

What an incredible day! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the inaugural Queensland Student Dermatology Conference 2026

Seeing over 100 medical students come together with consultant dermatologists, registrars, PHOs, researchers and industry partners made this event truly special. We hope everyone enjoyed the hands-on workshops in dermoscopy, skin biopsies & suturing, and laser and energy-based devices, while also gaining valuable insights into dermatology careers and research.
This conference would not have been possible without our incredible speakers, workshop facilitators, sponsors, volunteers, and every attendee who supported this event. Thank you for helping make history with Queensland‘s first student dermatology conference.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Prof. Kiarash Khosrotehrani, Prof. Mark Smithers, Dr. Nerilee Wall, Dr. Sam Kahler, Dr. Alyssa Susanto, Dr. Ed Nam, Dr. Jessica Gartside, Dr. Kathleen Hogan, and Dr. Snehlata Kumari for generously sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of medical students interested in dermatology.

We also want to thank our friends at UQ Dermatology Society for making this collaboration such a rewarding experience. We learned so much throughout the planning process, and we’re incredibly grateful to have worked alongside such a passionate team.
We hope everyone left feeling inspired, made new connections, and discovered something new about dermatology.

Here‘s to many more conferences in the future! 🩺✨

✨ Platinum Sponsor Spotlight | Candela Medical✨

We are proud to welcome Candela Medical as a Platinum Sponsor of the Griffith Dermatology Society Student Dermatology Conference! 💙

For over 50 years, Candela has been a global leader in medical aesthetic technology, developing innovative laser, energy-based, and microneedling solutions trusted by dermatologists and aesthetic practitioners worldwide. Guided by their commitment to Science, Results, and Trust, Candela continues to advance patient care through clinically proven technologies and education.

We‘re excited to have the Candela team join us at the conference, where they’ll be introducing the science and clinical applications of microneedling through an interactive educational session. It‘s a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on insight into one of dermatology’s rapidly evolving procedural techniques.

A huge thank you to Candela Medical for supporting the next generation of medical students with their generous partnership. We can‘t wait to see you at the conference! 👏

✨ PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are proud to welcome Science Skincare as a Platinum Sponsor of the Queensland Student Dermatology Conference 2026!

Founded by Adjunct Associate Professor Elissa O’Keefe, a Nurse Practitioner and educator, Science Skincare was created to challenge the skincare industry‘s focus on trends and exaggerated claims. Instead, the brand is built on evidence-informed skincare, purposeful formulation, and transparent communication—empowering people to make informed decisions about their skin. Their products are proudly Australian made, cruelty-free, and thoughtfully formulated using clinically supported ingredients and Australian botanicals.

We are incredibly grateful to Science Skincare for generously contributing over $1,500 worth of skincare products for our conference, giving attendees the opportunity to experience their science-backed formulations firsthand.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals and helping make QSDC 2026 possible💙

Back at it folks! We have another derm detective Monday for you 🕵‍♂️🤝

This week, we have a 5 year old presenting with fever, malaise, and vesicular rash starting on her face and trunk, progressing to extremities. The lesions in different stages of healing

Options:
A) Measles
B) Hand-foot-mouth disease
C) Chickenpox
D) Impetigo

What’s the diagnosis? A, B, C, or D? Comment your guess!

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Thank you to Cutcher and Neale for sponsoring our upcoming Dermatology conference:

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