Dr Ellie Choi

Designations:

Consultant, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital

Qualifications:

MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Int Med, Singapore), MRCP (UK), MCI (NUS)

Specialties/Sub-specialties:

Dermatology

Clinical Disciplines/Programmes:

Medicine

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Biosketch

Dr Ellie Choi graduated from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and is a board certified dermatologist. She completed a Masters of Medicine and Master of Clinical Investigation (NUS) and is now pursuing a Masters of Business Administration with Johns Hopkins University and PhD with NUS under a university and research scholarship respectively.

Dr Ellie is actively involved in a broad spectrum of research including psychological and behavioural health trials, patient reported outcomes and digital health interventions. Her clinical focus include atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa and psychodermatology. She is principal investigator of multiple local and international grants and holds various editorial board positions internationally.

Awards

Residency Excellence Award (2018)
Best Resident Tutor Award (2018)
Research Residency Showcase Award, Merit (2020)
American Academy of Dermatology International Registration Scholarship (2022)

Journals & Publications

Tan SY, Chandran NS, Choi E. Steroid Phobia: Is There a Basis? A Review of Topical Steroid Safety, Addiction and Withdrawal. Clin Drug Investig. 2021;41(10):835-842. doi:10.1007/s40261-021-01072-z
Valencia LS, Weng YY, Chandran NS, Choi E. Psoriasis Flares and Rebound Phenomenon Following Exposure and Withdrawal of Systemic Steroids - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022;0(0). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.01.006
Tan S, Phan P, Law JY, Choi E, Chandran NS. Qualitative analysis of topical corticosteroid concerns, topical steroid addiction and withdrawal in dermatological patients. BMJ Open. 2022;12(3):e060867. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-060867
Long V, Chen Z, Du R, Chan YH, Yew YW, Oon HH…Choi E. Understanding
Discordant Perceptions of Disease Severity Between Physicians and Patients
With Eczema and Psoriasis Using Structural Equation Modeling. JAMA Dermatology. 2023 Jul 12
Choi E, Du R, Yew YW, Long V, Oon HH, Chandran NS, Phan P, Chan YH, Valderas JM. Development and validation of the Dermatology Social Comparison (DSC) Scale. Int J Dermatol. 2024 Oct;63(10):1433-1438. doi: 10.1111/ijd.17146. Epub 2024 Apr 9. PMID: 38594911.

Professional Memberships

• Senior Assistant Editor, American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)
• Associate Editor, JAAD international
• Associate Editor, International Journal of Dermatology
• Executive Committee, Society of Behavioural Health, Singapore
• Affiliate, Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
• International Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Ambassador for Singapore and Malaysia, Association for Psychocutaneous Medicine of North America (APMNA)

2025/03/18

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