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Dr. Amr Salam is a Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the St John's Institute of Dermatology.
Dr Amr Salam is a Consultant Dermatologist and Honourary Senior Lecturer at the world renowned St John's Institute of Dermatology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and King's College London.
Clinical training
Dr Salam graduated with Honours from medical school at the University of Birmingham, and completed his intercalated BSc with 1st Class Honours at Bart's and the Royal London School of Medicine where he was awarded the University Prize for the highest academic mark.
Dr Salam completed the prestigious Academic Foundation Programme at Imperial College London Hospitals, where he was awarded the Sir Brian Jarman Prize for the best research project. He then went on to complete his general medical training in South London, working at internationally renowned centres such as King's College Hospital and The Royal Marsden Hospital.
Dr Salam went on to become the highest ranking Dermatology specialist training candidate in the UK, and completed his specialist dermatology training at the world renowned St John's Institute of Dermatology.
Clinical practice
Dr Salam has a vast range of clinical experience covering the whole scope of dermatology. He treats everything from acne to general rashes, moles to skin tags, and performs a wide range of skin surgeries. In fact, he is the clinical lead for the Community and Acute Dermatology services at the St John's Institute of Dermatology, covering the entire scope of skin disease.
Dr Salam completed a 1-year fellowship in Medical Dermatology and Medical Education at the St John's Institute of Dermatology where he developed specialist expertise in managing eczema, psoriasis and hair disorders. He also spent time at the highly prestigious Yale University Dermatology Department, USA.
He is currently part of the Tertiary Eczema Service at the St John's Institute of Dermatology and manages the full spectrum of the disease. He developed a dedicated Acne service protocol for his Trust, authored the south-east London prescribing guidelines on Spironolactone, and is responsible for accrediting doctors for prescribing Isotretinoin (Roaccutane). He has published and presented internationally on hair disease, and has secured a research grant from Alopecia UK, and attend patient support group events as an expert.
Education & Research
Dr Salam is completing his Masters in Clinical Education, and is the Director for the international St John's Diploma in Specialist Dermatology (www.stjohnsdiploma.com)- the world's first and only distance learning qualification in specialist dermatology. He is the Course Director for 2 national & international courses. He sits on the British Association of Dermatologists Undergraduate Workstream. Dr Salam was awarded the Imperial College Teaching 'Hero' Award and North West Thames Foundation School Teaching Excellecy Award.
Masters (MA) in Clinical Education, King's College London, completion 2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education, King's College London, 2021
Speciality Certificate in Dermatology, Royal College of Physicians, 2017
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Royal College of Physicians and University College London, 2014
Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) 1st-Class Honours, University of Birmingham, 2011
Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) 1st-Class Honours & University Prize, Bart's and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2010
