Dermatology is one of the RCGP’s new clinical priorities, which are identified based on feedback from GPs. The role involves raising the profile and increasing awareness of dermatological conditions in primary care.
Dr Le Roux will work with the RCGP's Clinical Innovation and Research Centre (CIRC) to deliver practical resources, such as toolkits, to support GPs in their day-to-day work with patients.
She said: “I am delighted to have accepted this new role as the first Royal College of General Practitioners’ Clinical Champion for Dermatology.
“This is an exciting opportunity that will enable me to use the experience I have gained as a GP with an interest in dermatology, and as a National Institute for Health Research In Practice Research Fellow with a primary care dermatology focus.
“I am looking forward to raising the profile of dermatology in primary care and, through partnership with key stakeholders, developing an innovative programme of practical support tools and educational resources. These will help frontline primary care professionals manage patients with skin problems more effectively and improve care and quality of life for patients and their families.”
For information about the RCGP's new round of clinical priorities, see RCGP news.
For information about dermatology research at the Centre for Academic Primary Care, see Dermatology research.