My personal reflections on being awarded an MBE.

The author reflects on her career as a dermatologist and receiving the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award. She relates her career decision to shift general practice to dermatology, as well as some of the advantages associated with being a part-time trainee in dermatology. Information on the author's views on developing general practitioners with special interests (GPwSIs) is provided. She highlights her efforts to pursue the right person, right place, right time concept in dermatology.