Good fellow Unit - Dermatology Practical Updates 2026

Enhance your Dermatology Expertise: Join Our Online Session this Saturday, 16 May.

Join leading New Zealand dermatology specialists in this 4-hour webinar designed to help you navigate complex cases with confidence. All registrants will enjoy continued access to the full video recording, so you won’t miss a moment - even if you can’t attend live on Saturday.

Enhance your Dermatology Expertise: Join Our Online Session this Saturday, 16 May.Join leading New Zealand dermatology specialists in this 4-hour webinar designed to help you navigate complex cases with confidence. All registrants will enjoy continued access to the full video recording, so you won’t miss a moment - even if you can’t attend live on Saturday.Meet the team:

Paul Jarrett is a consultant dermatologist with interest in all areas of dermatology, including skin cancer and inflammatory dermatoses. He'll be talking to us about Vitiligo as well as recognising inflammatory dermatoses in different skin tones.

Cristina Mello is a consultant dermatologist with more than 15 years of experience. During the past decade she has been working with general dermatology with a special focus on hair and nail disorders. She will be covering all things related to alopecia.

Aaron Secrest is a consultant dermatologist and clinical director of dermatology at Christchurch Hospital. He will provide a practical approach to acne management, including the earlier use of isotretinoin. 

Karen Koch, a specialist dermatologist with an interest in connective tissue disorders, will discuss atopic generalised eczema, including topical optimisation, when to start systemic therapy, key treatments, scoring, and long-term monitoring.

Lisa Connelly is a Specialist Dermatologist with additional interest and expertise in Pediatric Dermatology conditions. She will focus on the diagnosis and management of impetigo and intertrigo (cradle cap) in children while also distinguishing these conditions from atopic eczema.

Bruce Arroll, GP and Primary Health Care Professor at the University of Auckland, will overview a toolkit that simplifies pattern recognition for common rashes, eczema, dermatitis, fungal.

Full programme and registration here 

Recognition of learning activities

This webinar day has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and approved for up to 4 hours CME credits for Continuing Professional Development purposes. RNZCGP Fellows are able to claim double credits for attending this session.

Regards

Goodfellow Team