About this episode

Dr Heather Kennedy interviews Dr Amy Perkins about her career in Dermatology and offers advice for aspiring medical professionals.

In this episode, Dr Heather Kennedy talks with Dr Amy Perkins about a career in Dermatology. Dr Perkins highlights what attracted her to the specialty, discusses her route to becoming a consultant, and gives advice for any medical students or resident doctors looking to develop their interest in the career. Dr Amy Perkins is a Consultant Dermatologist at NHS Forth Valley and Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow. She sits on the board of examiners for the Royal College of Physicians and is completing a Master’s degree in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Manchester. Her interests include dermatology education, health misinformation on social media, digital health communication and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare. Dr Heather Kennedy has completed IMT and is currently working as a locum in NHS Fife. She is a member of the Trainees and Members' Committee. Recording Date: April 2026 -- Useful Links -- British Association of Dermatologists - https://www.bad.org.uk/ DermSchool 2026 - https://bad.org.uk/events/18th-annual-dermschool-preconference-session Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment in…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Heather Kennedy

Guest: Dr Amy Perkins

Topics covered

• Dermatology
• Medical Career
• Consultant Pathway
• Medical Education
• Health Communication

Keywords

• Dermatology
• Consultant
• Medical Students
• Health Misinformation
• Artificial Intelligence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS Forth Valley, University of Glasgow, Royal College of Physicians, University of Manchester, British Association of Dermatologists, DermSchool, Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment in Dermatology

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