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.
Please note: This workshop is designed for General Practitioners and provides a foundational introduction to dermoscopy. Due to popular demand, it is a repeat of the session held on 31 March 2026.
PROGRAM:*
8:30am – Welcome – Danielle Fischer (Education Program Manager)
8:35am – Diving into dermoscopy: A beginner’s guide – A/Prof Paul Fishburn (Skin Cancer Doctor)
10:30am – Morning tea
11:00am – Common clinical entities – Dr Christene Mikhail (Skin Cancer Doctor)
11:30am – Diagnosing lentigo maligna and the role of confocal microscopy – Dr Lachlan Byth (Dermatologist)
12:00pm – Dermatopathology essentials: The key to understanding skin cancer – Dr Nigel Maher (Anatomical Pathologist)
12:30pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Dermatopathology dermoscopy correlation in melanoma cases – All speakers
1:50pm – Interactive quiz
2:00pm – Close
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.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 8:30am to 2pm
Location: Melanoma Institute Australia, The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065 (In-person only)
Cost: $150 (inc. GST). Ticket price includes all catering.
Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite at The Poche Centre.
CPD:
This event has been accredited for 4.5hr EA hours with RACGP (ID: 1436723), ACCRM (ID: 42703) and SkinPro CPD (ID: 10119).
Note: Seats are strictly limited so please reserve your ticket ASAP and advise us if you’re no longer able to make it.
- 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 Bristol Myers Squibb, MSD and HEINE.
