Develop your dermoscopy skills at our upcoming workshop hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia.
Dermoscopy is an invaluable tool for General Practitioners, offering a detailed assessment of skin lesions in everyday practice.
This introductory workshop is designed for General Practitioners who are new to dermoscopy or looking to build confidence in skin lesion assessment, with a focus on its role in diagnosing and monitoring melanoma in general practice.
Participants will build confidence by gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in identifying structures and distinguishing skin lesions, including melanoma, through the “Chaos and clues” algorithm, as well as identifying common benign entities.
Our workshop will also integrate essential aspects of dermatopathology, enriching participants’ knowledge and enhancing their ability to interpret dermoscopic findings effectively.
The program also includes an overview of diagnosing lentigo maligna and the role that confocal imaging plays in the diagnostic and referral pathway for complex lesions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
– Explain the process and benefits for evaluating skin lesions under dermoscopy in general practice.
– Identify common benign and malignant skin lesions using clinical and dermoscopic features.
– Discuss the role of reflectance confocal microscopy in skin cancer diagnosis and identify appropriate indications for referral.
– Select appropriate biopsy techniques and recognise common pitfalls in specimen handling to optimise diagnostic outcomes.