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Title

Dermoscopy Bootcamp - 04/04/2026 - 12/09/2026

Dates

04/04/2026 to 12/09/2026

Cost

Contact Provider

CPD hours

13 Educational activity
2 Performance review
 Professionalism
 Ethical practice

Procedural grant

Online
Surgery

Curriculum domains

Provide safe medical care while working in geographic and professional isolation

Curriculum learning areas

Dermatology (DERM)
Differential diagnosis (DDx)
Physical examination (Ex)
Communicator (COM)

Dermoscopy Bootcamp - 04/04/2026 - 12/09/2026

Dermoscopy has revolutionized skin cancer detection by revealing diagnostic clues invisible to the naked eye. This interactive lecture series provides a clear, step-by-step understanding of dermoscopy, from optical principles to clinical decision-making, enhancing both confidence and accuracy in everyday practice.

We begin with the principles and physics of dermoscopy, exploring how non-polarised, polarised, and ultraviolet light reveal subsurface skin structures, each providing complementary insights. A practical diagnostic framework is introduced, focusing on the revised two-step algorithm and pattern recognition strategies to ensure patient safety and help clinicians avoid missing melanoma.

Next, we explore histopathology correlations, linking dermoscopic features with underlying biological changes. We delve into the "universe of nevi," integrating dermoscopic morphology with genetics, lesion evolution, and anatomy to support risk stratification. Specific sessions on intradermal nevi and dermatofibromas help differentiate common benign lesions from key mimickers like BCC and melanoma.

The course covers lentigines, seborrheic keratoses, BCC, SCC, and melanoma, emphasizing dermoscopic clues, pitfalls, and triage strategies. Throughout, participants learn how combining optical principles, algorithms, pattern analysis, and clinical context leads to precise diagnoses and better biopsy decisions.

 

 

Contact hours:
14.00
Pre/Post hours:
1.00
Total hours:
15.00
 
Total hours includes:
Case study hours:
2.00
 
Pre/Post activity
Pre course quiz and post course 60 question MCQ exam
Learning objectives

 Introduction to Dermoscopy (30 mins)
Understand dermoscopy principles, differentiate key features, and apply basic techniques.

Fundamentals and Framework (30 mins)
Apply the two-step dermoscopic algorithm, recognize organised/disorganised patterns, and integrate pattern analysis with clinical context.

Histopathology Correlations (60 mins)
Correlate dermoscopic features with histopathology, explaining how dermoscopy provides a horizontal, en face view.

Universe of Nevi (60 mins)
Classify congenital/acquired nevi, distinguish organised/disorganised nevus patterns, and integrate dermoscopy with genetic insights.

Intradermal Nevi & Dermatofibroma (60 mins)
Identify hallmark dermoscopic patterns of intradermal nevi and dermatofibromas, and differentiate from mimickers using polarised/non-polarised techniques.

Solar Lentigo & Seborrheic Keratosis (60 mins)
Recognize dermoscopic features of solar lentigo and seborrheic keratosis, differentiate from malignancies, and apply practical dermoscopy techniques.

Basal Cell Carcinoma (60 mins)
Identify dermoscopic features of BCC, differentiate from other cancers, and predict BCC subtype and behaviour.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (60 mins)
Recognize dermoscopic features of SCC, differentiate from mimickers, and correlate with tumour progression.

Melanoma Specific Structures (60 mins)
Identify melanoma-specific features, distinguish benign/malignant patterns, and correlate with melanoma biology and depth.

 
Assessment information

  • Lecture-Based Quiz
    Monthly quizzes support knowledge acquisition and consolidation, aligned with course topics, promoting continuous learning and assessment of dermoscopic concepts.

  • Case Studies
    Participants submit five case studies from clinical practice (de-identified), each including: clinical history, images (survey, macro, dermoscopy), differential diagnosis, annotated dermoscopic features, and management decisions with follow-up.

  • End-of-Course Exam
    A 60-question multiple-choice exam at course end tests knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and application of dermoscopic principles. Aligned with the curriculum, it covers dermoscopic fundamentals, histopathology, benign/malignant lesions, and high-yield concepts (e.g., BCC, SCC, melanoma). Questions involve clinical vignettes and dermoscopic image scenarios to assess ability to identify malignancy and make management decisions, focusing on diagnostic accuracy, avoiding missed melanoma, and real-world clinical reasoning.

  • Personal Training Sessions (PT) – Optional
    Optional 30-minute one-on-one sessions with dermoscopy experts (additional fee) focus on individual case studies and clinical outcomes, with structured feedback for skill refinement and clinical confidence.

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    Additional information
    The course is designed and run by:

    Dr. Ashfaq A. Marghoob who is a world renowned dermatologist with expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients at elevated risk for skin cancer. He serves as the director of the Memorial Sloan Kettering regional skin cancer clinic in Hauppauge, New York, and is deeply committed to patient care, research, and education.

    Dr. Marghoob has published more than 450 peer-reviewed articles, contributed over 50 book chapters, and lectures widely on national and international stages. His research focuses on nevogenesis, melanomagenesis, and improving the early detection of skin cancer by leveraging imaging technologies and dermoscopy to distinguish malignant lesions from benign mimickers.

    Provider Information

    Provider

    DermEX Pty Ltd

    Contact

    Mrs Tarlia Rajeswaran

    Phone

    61 07 40405800

    Email

    management@fnqh.com.au

    Address

    PO Box 127
    Westcourt
    QLD, 4870

    Registration link

    https://dermex.skin/

    Preferred registration method

    Online