Saxon Smith

Biography

 Clinical Associate Professor Saxon D Smith is an Australian trained dermatologist and holds a fellowship with the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He graduated medicine from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, has a Masters Degree in Health Law from the University of Sydney and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Dr Smith is a consultant dermatologist in private practice in Gosford, a VMO at Royal North Shore Hospital and a clinical associate professor at the University of Sydney. He is active in clinical research and is currently completing a doctorate of philosophy (PhD) through the University of Sydney exploring the Assessment of treatment confounders and interventions to reduce treatment adherence confounders in paediatric atopic dermatitis. His other key academic interest is exploring attitudes towards sun protection and preventative health in the setting of skin cancer. He has published widely in Australia and internationally on topics including: Health policy; Ethics; Medico-Legal issues; and dermatology. He presents regularly at national and international conferences. Dr Smith is a member of the AMA (NSW) Council representing Northern Sydney Area Zone Representative and is also the NSW representative on the Council of Federal AMA. Dr Smith was elected as President of the Australian Medical Association (NSW) on 13th May 2014 Dr Smith has a particular interest in public health advocacy. He is leading AMA (NSW) in campaigns with a number of key organisations and the State Government to reduce the incidence of preventable disease and injury, primarily in the areas of skin cancer awareness, obesity and alcohol related violence.

Research Interest

Treatment adherence in paediatric atopic dermatitis, Topical corticosteroid phobia, Attitudes and perceptions to sun protection and sun protection behaviour, Psoriasis, Health policy and workforce, Ethics, Medico-legal issues