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Advanced Dermoscopy Masterclass | Accredited | 3hr
Diagnosing some melanomas can be challenging, and early detection is critical for patient outcomes. This workshop gives clinicians the opportunity to learn directly from dermatology experts at the world-leading Melanoma Institute Australia, sharing their experience in recognising and managing complex and uncommon skin lesions.
This online workshop will improve your skills in recognising and managing complex skin lesions, helping you to differentiate these lesions from benign and malignant mimickers, selecting appropriate biopsy and management strategies, and using dermoscopy, histopathology, and adjunctive tools such as confocal microscopy. Practical guidance on communicating diagnostic uncertainty and management plans with patients will also be provided.
This Advanced Dermoscopy Masterclass is suitable for Skin Cancer GPs, GPs, Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Nurses and other health professionals who want to improve their dermoscopy skills.
PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKERS
- Introduction video: Prof Pascale Guitera [1 min]
- Video 1: Spitz naevi and spitzoid lesions - Dr Constanza Ramirez [26 min]
- Video 2: Nodular melanoma – Prof Pascale Guitera [25 min]
- Video 3: Desmoplastic melanoma – Dr Lina Ivert [13 min]
- Video 4: Amelanotic melanoma – Dr Christoph Sinz [46 min]
- Video 5: Scalp melanoma and mimickers – Dr Amanda Glanz [25 min]
- Video 6: Lentigo maligna – Dr Bruna Gouveia [20 min]
- Video 7: Mucosal melanoma – Dr Bruna Gallo [20 min]
- Video 8: Acral melanoma – Dr Mary-Ann El Sharouni [24 min]
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Recognise clinical and dermoscopic features of some challenging lesions including Spitz naevus, nodular melanoma, desmoplastic melanoma, amelanotic melanoma, scalp melanoma, lentigo maligna, mucosal and acral melanomas.
- Differentiate these lesions from benign and malignant mimickers using dermoscopy, as well as histopathology and adjunctive tools such as confocal microscopy.
- Select appropriate biopsy techniques and management strategies for diagnostically complex lesions.
- Apply current guidelines and evidence-based approaches to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
- Communicate diagnostic uncertainty and management plans effectively with patients in general practice.
ACCREDITATION- Note: To obtain a Statement of Completion for 3 hours, you will need to view all videos.
- Scroll to watch all videos then tap FINISH and MODULE CPD EVALUATION at the bottom of the videos.
- GPs: If your member number for one of the CPD Homes listed below is on your PROFILE AND MODULE RECORD, we will upload your CPD hours on your behalf.
This activity (1354301) is allocated 3 EA CPD hours in the RACGP 2023-25 CPD Program.
This activity (10120) is allocated 3 EA CPD hours in the SkinPro CPD Program.
This activity (38529) is allocated 3 EA CPD hours with ACRRM.
PRESENTERS
Prof Pascale Guitera
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Professor, The University of Sydney
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Dr Constanza Ramirez
Dermatologist and Confocal Microscopy Fellow, Melanoma Institute Australia
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Dr Lina Ivert PhD
Dermatology Fellow, Melanoma Institute Australia | Dermatologist, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm
Declaration of Interest
Dr Christoph Sinz
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
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Dr Amanda Glanz
Dermatologist, Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre and Melanoma Institute Australia | Senior Clinical Lecturer, The University of Sydney
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Dr Bruna Gouveia
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
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Dr Bruna Gallo
Dermatologist, Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Declaration of Interest
Dr Mary-Ann El Sharouni
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Declaration of Interest
Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of publication (Oct 2025) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from: 
