Stephen Kownacki MBBS, LRCP, MRCS, MRCGP, DRCOG

He developed his interest in dermatology on the Northampton VTS scheme under the guidance of Dr Dick Coles, founder of the Psoriasis Association. He worked as a hospital practitioner at Northampton General Hospital for almost 30 years.
He retired in July 2011 from being senior partner in a large Wellingborough practice where he developed a nurse led advisory service for the PCG/PCT which was open for patient self referrals. This proved how much education and the development of expertise in their personal care helped many other patients thus proving an efficient and improved service model. Sadly now defunct.
He remains active in the education of registrars locally and enjoys giving talks and writing particularly about the dissemination of knowledge and the development of learning practices. It is the importance of basic knowledge of common conditions that provides the biggest benefits to the largest number of patients.
He is keen to break down the barriers between the professions and to develop a more cohesive approach to the care of patients with skin problems. As chair of the PCDS he meets regularly with the BAD President to discuss items of mutual interest.
He is involved with all aspects of the society activities especially the Essential Dermatology series 1 and 2 and the Dermoscopy for Beginners courses at all of which he chairs and lectures. He represents the society on many stakeholder groups including the Dermatology Council for England (DCE) and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin (APPGS.)