Plan your Skin Cancer Education Pathway
We have courses tailored to your level of interest - find out more below about the different courses we offer at each level and which course is the best fit for where you are in your skin cancer education journey.
Becoming an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor
See our flowchart below for more on our Dermatoscopy Based or Management Based avenues.
Skin Cancer Symposiums provide high-quality dermatoscopy and surgical training. Upon course completion, delegates must practice within their registered scope of practice under the guidelines of their governing body.
Introductory Course
An introduction to skin cancer diagnosis for health practitioners.
Mini Course: Dermatoscopy and Melanomas
A free mini course designed to facilitate the early recognition of melanoma and give you a sample of our education style.
Essential Courses
For nurses and doctors who are new to skin cancer medicine or looking to reinforce and build upon their diagnostic and/or management skills.
Certificate of Dermatoscopy 2026
The Certificate of Dermatoscopy course is ideal for all clinicians (including nurse specialists) involved in skin cancer management who want to develop confidence in dermatoscopy. The course has been designed to reinforce the basics before delving into more thorough and comprehensive teachings in dermatoscopy. Ideal for all clinicians involved in skin cancer. This course has been highly rated by all past attendees (1000+).
Highlights from this course:
- Interactive 2-day experience - This is a 2-day live course with world-class teachers and clinicians designed to build on fundamental dermatoscopy knowledge. The course revolves around advanced utilisation of evidence-based algorithms taught by the Professors who helped design them. There are opportunities to engage and ask questions throughout the teaching so that each course will be tailored to best suit the delegates who attend.
- Live teaching by leaders in the field - Professor Cliff Rosendahl (World leading expert on melanoma diagnosis and designer of Chaos and Clues) and Professor Amanda Oakley (Specialist Dermatologist and founder of dermnet.org) will present this advanced course to share their decades of experience in an engaging, easy-to-digest and fun way!
- Complimentary Dermatoscope - The first 80 delegates will receive a complimentary dermatoscope with a Universal Adaptor that can be used with all mobile phones.
- Field tested - In addition, Dr Chris Boberg and Dr Andrew MacGill will provide practical talks on the day-to-day application of dermatoscopy. This unique course is highly rated and runs in London, Melbourne, California and Auckland with over 2000 participants to date (GP, surgeons, dermatologists and nurses).
Select your region below to find out more:
Auckland - NZ
Early Bird Pricing
$1895
(NZD - Excludes GST)
Next live dates:
25th - 26th July 2026
Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery 2026
Presented by: Dr Kasia Mackenzie, Mr Richard Martin, Dr Chris Boberg and Dr Andrew MacGill.
This is our hands-on practical management course that encompasses both surgical and medical management of skin cancer. Our tutors are all clinicians who work full-time in the field of Skin Cancer with decades of combined surgical and medical expertise. We are excited to share our knowledge with all our delegates and improve their confidence.
Highlights from this course:
- Tailored teaching - This course has been designed to cater for absolute beginners and seasoned practitioners. Those of you more experienced in cutaneous surgery will be grouped with similarly experienced practitioners and provided with the appropriate tutelage. For those more experienced, you can learn whatever cutaneous surgical procedure you want. There is plenty of time for all to practise and get multiple differing tutors' perspectives and advice.
- Focussed and practical - For those new to cutaneous surgery, you will have plenty of time to decipher the simple suture, how to slide a knot, do a punch biopsy or even a shave excision. Having said that, the simple ellipse forms the backbone of office-based procedures, and it is essential that this is done well, and we ensure all attending can do this to a high standard. The more experienced practitioners normally progress through this step quickly. We then quickly identify who needs what support.
- Complementary surgical kit - This includes artificial skin, suturing material and tools to hone the skills learnt on the day to take into everyday practice. We understand there is no substitute for repetition and practice.
- Direct tuition - This course is taught by leading surgeons and GP Skin Cancer Specialists. We keep the groups small so that our tutors can engage with everyone individually. Our tutors are all approachable and enthusiastic and will ensure you are comfortable asking those 'silly questions' we all have from time to time.
Select your region below to find out more:
Melbourne - AUS
Early Bird Pricing
$1295
(AUS - Excludes GST)
Next live dates:
7th November 2026
Advanced Courses
For health practitioners who want to acquire an advanced level of skin cancer diagnostic and management knowledge.
Advanced Certificate of Dermatoscopy (Online)
The Advanced Certificate of Dermatoscopy online course is extremely comprehensive and is aimed at beginners to advanced in the field of dermatoscopy and skin cancer. It is based on our highly rated and popular live symposiums, but goes into much more detail. Thousands of doctors, surgeons and nurses who have attended these courses held in Oxford, London, Melbourne, Stockholm, and Auckland rated them on average 4.9/5 on Trustpilot.
Highlights from this course:
- Interactive - Our revolutionary course combines the latest in video technology to mimic the experience of being at a live event. For example, when Professor Cliff Rosendahl asks the audience a question, the video will stop while you have the opportunity to answer the question. When presenters point at areas on the PowerPoint slides, our technology highlights what they are pointing at while you watch the video.
- Revolutionary learning platform - We also use industry-leading e-learning software to create interactive modules to reinforce the lecture material.
- Structured learning - The course is a structured learning program where you will watch lectures, read associated information, do end-of-lesson quizzes and also participate in discussions. 1-year course access included.
- Complimentary Dermatoscope - All delegates will have a complimentary dermatoscope with a Universal Adaptor that can be used with all mobile phones.
The Dermatoscope provided is for taking images of concerning lesions for referral or advice from a colleague, and is not suitable for full skin examinations. The Dermatoscope takes great images and is a very useful tool. Current distribution time is 8 weeks. Unfortunately, due to recently introduced tariffs, we will not be able to send to the address in the US. - 24/7 on-demand content - Lecture content and resources are available 24/7 on demand. Learn at your own pace and fit your education into your busy lifestyle. Rewind, rewatch and re-read in your own time.
- Discussion Forum - This is available to enable discussions between delegates. An expert moderator will also be available to review, provide comments and answer questions.
General Practice Fellowship Certificate of Advanced Dermatoscopy
Skin Cancer Symposiums bring you this comprehensive dermatoscopy course which is designed for doctors and nurses wanting to gain a high level of competence in dermatoscopy.
Highlights from this course:
- Delivered by world-leading Dermatoscopy experts - Professor Cliff Rosendahl and Professor Amanda Oakley.
- Work through at your own pace with immediate access. Can be completed in person or remotely.
- RNZCGP Approved course that fulfils the academic criteria for GP registrars.
- Develop a strong understanding of dermatoscopy and how essential it is in aiding you to diagnose and manage lesions.
- Complimentary dermatoscope included.
Certificate of Advanced Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery - Part 1 (Theory, Online)
This online surgical course is designed for medical practitioners who want to do in-clinic surgical procedures under local anaesthesia. We cover all the important theory you need to know, from setting up a skin cancer clinic and performing the perfect elliptical excision to complex flaps and grafts. We’ve broken down complex surgery into high-impact, digestible lessons that fit into your busy practice schedule.
Highlights from this course:
- Interactive - Our "multi-sensory" approach uses schematics, podcasts, and video demonstrations, backed by adult-learning quizzes at the end of each chapter to help you absorb the knowledge.
- Structured learning - The course is a structured learning program where each topic is divided into easily digestible lessons. 1-year course access included.
- Complimentary Surgical Kit - All delegates will receive a complimentary surgical kit that includes fake skin so you can start putting the theory into practise straight away.
- 24/7 on-demand content - Lecture content and resources are available 24/7 on demand. Learn at your own pace and fit your education into your busy lifestyle.
- Discussion Forum - This is available to enable discussions between delegates. An expert moderator will also be available to review, provide comments and answer questions.
Certificate of Advanced Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery - Part 2 (Practical)
Presented by: Plastic, General and GP Surgeons
This course has been designed for General Practitioners and Surgical Registrars with existing experience in skin cancer diagnosis and basic surgical excisions.
Highlights from this course:
- Relevant - A combination of lectures and practical sessions will cover medical management, and surgical closure techniques with ellipses (techniques to close tight wounds), flaps and grafts.
- Interactive and immersive day - The day is structured to encourage engagement between students, lecturers and sponsors so that everyone gets a tailored experience relevant to their clinical practice!
- Immediate utility - This course will enable you to appropriately manage the majority of lesions you will encounter in primary practice and to help you identify when specialist referral is necessary.
- Direct tuition - This course is taught by leading surgeons and GP Skin Cancer Specialists. We keep the groups small so that our tutors can engage with everyone individually. Our tutors are all approachable and enthusiastic and will ensure you are comfortable asking those 'silly questions' we all have from time to time.
- Complementary surgical kit - This includes artificial skin, suturing material and tools to hone the skills learnt on the day to take into everyday practice. We understand there is no substitute for repetition and practice.
Select your region below to find out more:
Melbourne - AUS
Early Bird Pricing
$2595
(AUS - Excludes GST)
Next live dates:
7th - 8th November 2026
Professional Certificates
For health practitioners who want to acquire an advanced level of skin cancer diagnostic and management knowledge.
Professional Certificate of Advanced Dermatoscopy (Online)
Skin Cancer Symposiums bring you our most comprehensive course, which is designed for doctors and nurses wanting to acquire near-expert level knowledge in skin cancer diagnosis using dermatoscopy.
Highlights from this course:
- Delivered by world-leading Dermatoscopy experts - Professor Cliff Rosendahl and Professor Amanda Oakley.
- Work through at your own pace with immediate access. Can be completed in person or remotely.
- The New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors Society recognise this certificate as "Evidence of Advanced Dermatoscopy Qualification" for those applying for Full Membership (only available to qualified doctors).
- Develop near-expert level understanding of dermatoscopy and how essential it is in aiding you to diagnose and manage lesions.
- Courses, case studies, learning quizzes, exams and mentor support are utilised to maximise and reinforce learning.
- Complimentary dermatoscope and textbook included.
Professional Certificate of Advanced Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery
Skin Cancer Symposiums bring you the highest qualification we offer, representing the most comprehensive medical and surgical training available to New Zealand GPs and Nurse Practitioners.
Highlights from this course:
- Develop the expertise to manage the majority of lesions encountered in primary care and gain the confidence to perform procedures in cosmetically sensitive areas.
- Work through at your own pace with immediate access. Components can be completed remotely except for the two-day in-person practical course.
- The New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors Society recognise this certificate as "Evidence of Advanced Skin Cancer Surgery Qualification" for those applying for Full Membership (only available to qualified doctors).
- Courses, case studies, learning quizzes, practical demonstrations, and mentor support are utilised to maximise and reinforce learning.
- Complimentary surgical kit included.
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