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“Those who know, do. Those who understand, teach.” Archana has taught from the earliest years of her career, and still does.

“Those who know, do. Those who understand, teach.” Aristotle, 384–322 BC
Why She Teaches

The Only Way to Understand a Subject

Archana learnt early in her career that the only way to understand a subject truly well is to teach it. Driven by a passion for learning, she has been teaching since her earliest years in medicine — starting as a medical student visiting the slums of Mumbai to educate residents about contraception and the risk of sexually transmitted infections, through to teaching dermatology and rheumatology colleagues in London and Cambridge today.

She trained medical students in India in dermatology for the All India national entrance examination, and has taught dermatology trainees on a national course in the UK, preparing them for the dermatology specialist examination.

A hands-on teacher, she regularly receives requests from trainees, GPs and local consultants to sit in on her hair loss and skin cancer clinics and gain experience first-hand.

Where She Teaches

Invited Lecturer & Chair

  • International Institute of Trichologists, UK
  • British Association of Dermatologists, UK
  • Royal College of Physicians, UK
  • British Society of Cosmetic Dermatology, UK
  • South West Dermatology Society, UK
  • International training courses, UK
  • International Women’s Day seminar for GPs
  • British Dermatological Nursing Group, UK
  • Speaker on biological therapies, and chair of meetings and symposiums on the same
  • Lectures across the spectrum of dermatology — ethnic skin, hair loss, skin cancers, acne and psoriasis — through to the latest treatments and trends in skin and hair
In Their Words

Feedback From GP Trainees

Collected from GP trainees at Croydon University following a training course in hair loss for primary care physicians.

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So well delivered, and the speaker is clearly an expert. Really enjoyed it. It was long but engaging and interactive throughout. Invaluable — please come again to teach us on more dermatology topics!

Brilliant presentation — GP trainee
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A specialist topic which is really useful for a GP. Really enjoyed the session, and lots of opportunities to ask questions. Thank you!

Really helpful and informative — GP trainee
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Useful, relevant teaching by an inspirational speaker. Thank you very much.

Really great teaching session — GP trainee
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Very informative. It increased my knowledge and confidence in managing hair loss in primary care.

Brilliant presentation — GP trainee

Interested in a teaching session?

Archana lectures to dermatologists, GPs, trichologists and nurses across the UK.

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