ROYAL COLLEGE OF PODIATRY

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Dr Ivan Bristow

Dr Ivan Bristow

Dr Ivan Bristow

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Dr Ivan Bristow is Honorary Professor at Health Sciences University, UK. He has specialised in podiatric dermatology throughout his 36-year career, co-authoring books and publishing more than 140 professional and academic papers. He also founded Foot Expert, a blog he has run for over a decade to promote podiatric dermatology education worldwide. His work currently includes private practice, research and student supervision.

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When the British Association of Dermatologists updated its guidelines on fungal nail infections, a podiatrist joined the development group for the first time. Dr Ivan Bristow describes the years of research, discussion and collaboration behind the new recommendations – and why podiatry's involvement matters.

RCPod Annual Conference

Podiatry 2026

Podiatry 2026

Podiatry 2026

Two events, three days of high-impact CPD — our reimagined annual conference and exhibition, plus the RCPod Learning Academy Immersive Day.

Two events, three days of high-impact CPD — our reimagined annual conference and exhibition, plus the RCPod Learning Academy Immersive Day.

26–28 November

ICC Birmingham

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Nov 2026

ICC Birmingham

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