Excellence in Dermatological Care
We strive to deliver consistent, high-quality dermatological care with professionalism and compassion. Our commitment extends to leadership in innovative research and education, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
Comprehensive Clinical Services
We offer vibrant in and outpatient dermatology at Groote Schuur & Red Cross Hospitals. We provide nurse-led clinics, tele-dermatology, the country's only academic Laser Unit, and a Phototheraphy Day clinic.
Hair & Skin Research Laboratory
A national facility for multi-disciplinary research collaborations and training, dedicated to hair testing and skin toxicology research.
World-class Training
Consultants and registrars provide lectures and tutorials for 3rd - 5th year MBChB students. Daily postgraduate clinical training happens in out- and inpatient settings. We also offer specialized short courses and workshops.
Leading with Excellence
Upcoming Events
Clinical Ethics Forum
Join us the first Tuesday of every month as we present and discuss complex ethics cases encountered by clinicians around the province.
UCT Annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture
Join us for the annual UCT Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture titled, "Fostering evidence-based humanity in the academy and beyond", presented by Dr Lehana Thabane.
Dermatology Noticeboard
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Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) training requirements for all researchers and students conducting research
-The Faculty of Health Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) requires evidence of research ethics training from everyone involved in research, to be submitted with all new protocol applications and annual progress reports for health research. Effective from 1 January 2026. the HREC will not accept new ethics applications or annual progress reports without research ethics training certification as described in the attached HREC letter.
Please reach out to hrec-enquiries@uct.ac.za for queries.
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