British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Welcome to the BSDS website
The British Society for Dermatological Surgery (BSDS) is the UK leader in the field of dermatological surgery. The purpose of the Society is to promote, for the public benefit, interest in and knowledge of Dermatological Surgery.
The BSDS have a range of meetings and courses that run throughout the year and offer fellowships and awards. The BSDS provide resources, such as surgical log books, case studies and peer reviews for the benefit of medical professionals. They have also produced minimum standards documents and position statements on issues relating to Dermatological Surgery. Learn more>
In these uncertain times we have included COVID-19 guidelines compiled both by the British Association of Dermatologists and the British Society for Dermatological Surgery.
Please find below useful guidelines:
Skin Cancer Surgical Guidlines- COVID-19 Guidelines
Recommencing Dermatology services during COVID-19 Here
Upcoming Events
Advanced BSDS Meeting 2022
Event start date - 23/09/2022
The BSDS Annual Meeting is a packed day dedicated to Mohs Micrographic Surgery to follow an exquisite formal gala dinner containing highly anticipated talks from globally renowned guest Faculty. More information to follow Read more »
Stitch-Up! A Suturing Course 2022
Event start date - 18/05/2022
Stitch Up! suturing course will consist of lectures on the important aspects as well as lots of supervised practical work on pig skin, including superficial, deep, continuous and interrupted sutures. There will be the opportunity to try more ... Read more »
Clinical Meeting November 21
Event start date - 18/11/2021
This half day meeting is aimed at dermatologists and dermatology trainees with an interest in dermatological surgery Read more »