Certificate of Dermatoscopy 2025 - NZ
Date to be confirmed
$1895
(NZD - Excludes GST)
Introduction
It is our pleasure at Skin Cancer Symposiums to bring you Professor Cliff Rosendahl from the University of Queensland, Australia and Professor Amanda Oakley from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Traditional dermatoscopy courses have been complicated and difficult to follow due to the teaching of numerous complex algorithms at the same time. Skin Cancer Symposiums has created a simplified approach using what is increasingly recognised as the two most user-friendly algorithms (one for pigmented lesions and one for non-pigmented lesions) to deliver a unique world-class teaching event. Professor Cliff Rosendahl, the co-author of 'Chaos and Clues' and 'Pigment without Prediction', breaks down dermatoscopy teaching into simple, easy to follow algorithms.
Professor Amanda Oakley, the founder of the world-famous dermatology resource Dermnet will be adding to Cliff’s insights, covering the Dermatoscopic features of lesions and guidelines on the diagnosis and management of Melanomas.
In addition, Dr Chris Boberg and Dr Andrew MacGill will provide practical talks on the day to day application of dermatoscopy.
The interactive presentations take you through a sequence of 'black and white' enquiries of your observations to help you determine if a lesion is benign or malignant. The decision to excise or not is then followed by 'how to make a specific diagnosis' for each benign and malignant lesion.
The Certificate of Dermatoscopy is a carefully orchestrated educational process that ensures you develop a solid footing in dermatoscopy for the safe clinical management of skin cancers. This advanced training in dermatoscopy will help you recognise skin cancers earlier and with greater precision.
This unique course is highly rated and runs in various locations in Australasia, England, Scandinavia, and, from 2025, in the USA and Southern Europe. To date, over 3000 participants (GPs, surgeons, dermatologists, and nurses) have given close to 5/5 reviews.
Course Features
Revolutionary dermatoscopy learning process – learn from the originator of the 'Chaos and Clues' and the 'Prediction without Pigment' algorithm which makes learning dermatoscopy easy, effective and practical.
Fully accreditated - by the RNZCGP for 25 CME credits for CPD purposes. It is approved as an approved conference up to $590 for GPEP 1 registrars.
Highest quality teaching - our courses are rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot with over 380 reviews. Learn from the best Professors in an engaging, fun and interactive experience.
Masters level pre-reading – Professor Cliff Rosendahl has kindly offered Chapter 7 of the IMED7001 course at the University of Queensland Masters Programme as pre-reading for the course, so you can start improving your dermatoscopy knowledge from day 1!
Interactive teaching – We will provide lots of examples, quizzes and repetition to help reinforce key points. We will allow plenty of time during the conference to take audience questions.
Key information and venue
Cost: $1895 + GST ($1795 + GST if registrar or nurse - please use the code REGISTRAR at checkout)
Location: Owen G Glenn Building at the University of Auckland
Address: 12 Grafton Road, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Date: To be confirmed (Certificate of Dermatoscopy)
CME Credits: The Certificate of Dermatoscopy activity has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 25 CME credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
Complimentary Dermatoscope
Our primary focus is to reduce global morbidity and mortality from skin cancer. To aid in this we are offering delegates of select dermatoscopy courses a free Dermatoscope. This will allow every clinician to make use of the teaching immediately without cost of equipment as a barrier.
Dermatoscopes are used for full-body examinations and/or for taking dermatoscopic images of concerning lesions for referral or advice from a colleague.
The Dermatoscope we are providing is for taking images of concerning lesions and not suitable for full skin examinations. The Dermatoscope takes great images and is a very useful tool.
Features, Specs and Compatibility
- Magnification: 6X
- Lens Diameter: 12 mm
- Polarised and non-Polarised
- USB-C charging
- Universal adaptor
Complimentary 'Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer' handbook
Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer is a handbook to help dermatologists, dermatoscopists and GPs easily differentiate between benign and malignant tumours, leading to fewer unnecessary biopsies and earlier treatment of cancers. Based around two easy to follow algorithms, Chaos and Clues and Pigment without Prediction, the book shows all dermatoscope users how to confidently diagnose skin lesions earlier and with greater precision. (Worth $120).
Course Snapshot
Our speakers
8:00am - 8:30am: Registration / coffee
8:30am - 8:40am: How to use IT and House Keeping (CL)
8:40am - 9:10 am: Pre-symposium Quiz (AM)
9.10am - 9.30am: The Dermatoscope: 'The Stethoscope of the Skin' (CR)
9:30am - 9:45am: How to do a full skin check (CR)
9:45am - 10:30am: Evolution of Dermatoscopic language from subjective (Metaphoric) to objective terminology (Revised Pattern Analysis) (CR)
10:30am - 11:00am: Morning tea / networking
11:00am - 11:45am: Dermatoscopy of benign lesions Part 1 - Naevi (AO)
11:45am - 12:45pm: 'Chaos and Clues' Part 1 - An algorithm for pigmented lesions (CR)
12:45pm - 1:00pm: Quick Recap (AM)
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch / networking
2:00pm - 3:00pm: 'Chaos and Clues' Part 2 - An algorithm for pigmented lesions (CR)
3:00pm - 3:45pm: Dermatoscopy of benign lesions Part 2 - Non Naevi (AO)
3:45pm - 4:15pm: Afternoon tea / networking
4:15pm - 4:45pm: The fundamentals of diagnosing a melanoma (AO)
4:45pm - 5:00pm: Quick Recap (AM)
Day 2 – Advanced Dermatoscopy
9:00am - 10:00am: Prediction without Pigment - A diagnostic algorithm for non-pigmented lesions (CR)
10:00am - 10:45am: Dermatoscopy of AKs, SCC in situ and SCCs (AO)
10:45am - 11:15am: Morning tea / networking
11:15am - 12:00pm: Dermatoscopy of BCCs (CR)
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Dermatoscopy of facial, acral and nail lesions (CR)
12:45pm - 1:00pm: Quick Recap (AM)
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch / networking
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Quiz with prizes (AO & CR)
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Clinical interactive dermatoscopy cases (CR)
3:30pm - 4:00pm: Afternoon tea / networking
4:00pm - 4:45pm: Clinical Vignettes (AO & CR)
4:45pm - 5:00pm: Open Forum
What our students say about us
We are proud to achieve 4.9/5 overall in all of our courses. Read our reviews.
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