Dr Lam graduated from the University of Western Australia (MBBS) in 1994 and completed his training in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA) in 2001.

He worked as a consultant pathologist for Specialist Histopathology and Cytopathology Services, Fremantle and Cutaneous Pathology, Nedlands before moving to San Francisco in 2006 to complete a twelve month postdoctoral fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of California. During that time, Dr Lam also passed the examinations for International Board Certification in Dermatopathology under the auspices of the International Committee for Dermatopathology.

He has most recently worked with Dr Peter Heenan at Heenan Lam Skin Pathology before forming his own private practice, Cutaneous Pathology in East Perth. Dr Lam is also a pathology assessor for the Western Australian Melanoma Advisory Service and is actively involved in the teaching of dermatopathology to registrars.