“Patients often present at a point of vulnerability and a considered, ethical approach is required”
Dermatologist Dr Clare Kiely shares how she uncovered aesthetics through her work in skin cancer care
Dr Clare Kiely was born and raised in Mayo, Ireland. Growing up, Dr Kiely’s mother, a special education teacher, instilled the importance of having an education and profession. This grounding, alongside her childhood desire to become a doctor, paved the way for her career as a dermatologist. She recalls, “Without sounding cliché, there was never a moment when I didn’t want to be a doctor, from when I was very little and role-playing doctors and nurses, it was always a dream of mine.”
This interest led Dr Kiely to Dublin, where she attended University College Dublin, later graduating in 2004 and undertaking basic medical training. It was during this training working on different wards that she discovered her passion for dermatology. “You are exposed to a variety of ailments, and with dermatology, you can really make a difference to people’s quality of life,” she says. Over the next five…
