Develop your dermoscopy skills at our upcoming workshop hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia, held in partnership with St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith.

Dermoscopy is an invaluable tool for General Practitioners, offering a detailed assessment of skin lesions in everyday practice.

In this informative half-day session designed for General GPs, we provide an introduction to dermoscopy, highlighting its essential role in diagnosing and monitoring melanoma and other skin lesions within the context of 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 understanding dermatopathology is fundamentally important in comprehending dermoscopy, our workshop will also integrate essential aspects of dermatopathology, enriching participants' knowledge and enhancing their ability to interpret dermoscopic findings effectively.

Case studies will also be presented, and there will be opportunities to find out about local services and network.

Join us to develop your understanding and refine your capabilities in dermoscopy, contributing to more effective melanoma detection and monitoring in clinical practice.

PRESENTERS:*

A/Prof Paul Fishburn - Skin Cancer GP, Norwest Skin Cancer Centre | Education Committee Member, Melanoma Institute Australia | Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Queensland
A/Prof Esther Myint - Anatomical Pathologist, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology

PROGRAM:*

Session 1: Introduction to Dermoscopy
Session 2: Dermatopathology
Session 3: Case study discussion
Session 4: An introduction to local services

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Explain the process and benefits for evaluating skin lesions under dermoscopy in general practice.
Recognise the different clues to melanoma using dermoscopy.
Describe dermoscopic features of skin lesions using the ‘Chaos and clues’ algorithm.
Understand the importance of dermoscopic histopathological correlation.

Date: Saturday 5 April 2025, 9:00am to 1:30pm (Note: Registration will open at 8:30am with presentations commencing at 9am sharp)

Cost: Free (Note: morning tea and lunch will be provided)

CPD: This event has been accredited for 4hr EA hours with RACGP (ID: 1164111), ACRRM (ID 35925) and SkinPro CPD (Activity number 10114). A certificate of attendance will also be provided.

Seats are strictly limited so please reserve your ticket ASAP and advise us if you're no longer able to make it.

Please note: This session covers the same content as the 2024 Riverina GP Dermoscopy Workshop held in Wagga Wagga. As places are strictly limited, we kindly ask those who attended the Wagga Wagga session to allow others the opportunity to participate.

*Program and speakers are subject to change. Please note this is a live face-to-face event only and will not be recorded.

MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE.