Junior Doctor Dermoscopy Prize
We invite junior doctors (foundation trainees, core trainees or equivalent level not currently in speciality training) training in the UK to submit an interesting (unpublished) case featuring dermoscopy.
This should fulfil the following requirements:
- Adherence to structured template & word limits (extra slides can be added if needed but entries should be succinct)
- Maximum of 5 references
- Images should be of good quality, in full focus and in optimal lighting (suggested minimum DPI of 300 for jpg or tif files)
- No identifiable information
- BSDS consent form for publication to be attached and completed
The prize for the winning submission will be a place on the BSDS Stitch up! Suturing course 2025. The winning dermoscopy case will be featured to BSDS Members.
BSDS Junior Doctor Dermoscopy Prize Application Form 2025
BSDS Dermoscopy Case Submission template
Deadline for submissions: Monday 30th June 2025
Previous Prize Winners
Previous Essay Prize Winners
2024, July – “Blossoming Mystery Mole or More?” By Jason Ting, Academic Foundation Doctor Year 2 in Dermatology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle University
Top 2024 Runners up
Dermoscopy Case by Abbey Smith, FY2, Newcastle Upon tyne NHS Foundation Trust
Dermoscopy Case by Victoria Vilenchik, Clinical Fellow, post IMT, North Bristol NHS Trust