Our Work – Pacific Dermatology

Joseph’s journey to Dermatology: A path rooted in experience and commitment

Dr Joseph Sangatu’s path to Dermatology was shaped by his extensive experience as a general practitioner. Coming from a small

Funding lifeline for skin disease and education

Four years of funding of Dermatology training for Pacific doctors and other health workers is now assured thanks to a

First dermatologists graduated in 2024

The first Masters of Medicine in Dermatology (Fiji National University) students at the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre graduated in December

2023 and beyond – more Dermatology specialists for the Pacific

In 2022, four doctors undertook the second year of the Master of Medicine in Dermatology. The education program continues in

Progress – more specialist skin doctors for the Pacific

Since opening the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre in 2019, a number of Pacific doctors have completed their Diploma in Dermatology

Introducing our teaching programme coordinator!

Our first teaching programme coordinator Dr Janice Yeon was the first Programme Coordinator for our Pacific Dermatology Training Programme in

First skin clinic for Samoa

When Dr Va‘a-Fuimaono returned to Samoa, with her Postgraduate Diploma of Dermatology, she started the first skin clinic for Samoans

Enhancing skin health in Kiribati

Dr Temea Kibae Bauro was born and raised in Makin, the northern island of Central Kiribati. In 2019, he was

Expanding treatment of psoriasis in Fiji

PJ Twomey Hospital was the site of celebration with three nurses and a pharmacist trained to be the first practitioners

Dermatology Training Centre leadership

Dr Meciusela Tuicakau, Fijian dermatologist and Dr Margot Whitfeld, Australian dermatologist, led the development of the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre.

Dermatology Diploma Fiji National University

In February 2019 the first four candidates enrolled in the Diploma of Dermatology offered by the Fiji National University at the Pacific