Professional Development Seminar and Graduation Ceremony
THE INSTITUTE OF TRICHOLOGISTS’ MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR AND GRADUATION CEREMONY. - NOVEMBER 2007
The Institute held their annual seminar in Central London, at the Wella London World Studio, in November of 2007.
The attendance rate of delegates was very much higher than normal, which was a sign of the enthusiasm which our members have for keeping fully up dated.
A full house- delegates absorbed in the subjects of the day
There was a very full program with four specialist speakers and a graduation ceremony of all those students who had passed their first or final year examinations. The students were accompanied by family and/or friends. At mid day, the AGM was also held for Members only.
Then the Chairman, Mrs Marilyn Sherlock, gave her address, updating the members on the Institute’s Board activities of the past year.
The response to this day was extremely positive and enjoyed by all.
The subject matter was very broad, informative and keeping right up to date with today’s science.
The speakers and their subjects are listed below.
Dr Hugh Rushton PhD FIT
Subject – Controversies in Trichological Practice
Dr MacDonald Hull MBChB, MD, FRCP - Consultant Dermatologist
Subject - An overview on the recognition and Management of some Hair and Scalp Conditions
Natalie Hollingworth BSc, ( Hons) MSc
Subject MRSA – Infection and control
Dr Bessam Farjo MB ChB LRCP SI BAO ADHSR FICS FIT
Subject - "Hair Transplant Surgery - Update on Current Techniques and Cell Research"
The Graduation
The Graduation of Students took place at mid day. Families and friends of those graduating attended to support them.
Twelve of the thirteen final year graduates
The Institute’s President, Dr Rodney Dawber, honoured the students by presenting all the certificates at both first and final year levels of qualification.
Dr Rodney Dawber presenting the Full Membership certificate to Shuna Hammocks
This was also the first year of the new John Firmage FIT Award, these were presented to the most promising student/graduate of their year by Mr John Firmage personally.
Zoe Passam receiving her certificate from Mr John Firmage FIT
Zoe Passam, who had passed her first year examinations with a Distinction, was successful in achieving this award.
The John Firmage certificate was also awarded to Yuki Mori for the final year, which she passed with Credit.
Yuki had travelled from Japan once a month over the previous two years to carry out her clinical studies, but was sadly unable to attend the Graduation Ceremony.
Yuki Mori from Japan who received the final year John Firmage award
