Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This three-day course is designed particularly for dermatologists and pathologists in training who wish to
enhance their basic knowledge of skin pathology in a structured format.
Participants will receive a stepwise comprehensive exposure to the basic principles of dermatopathology.
Special emphasis will be given to clinical-pathological correlation and to understanding the value of integrating
dermatopathology in clinical practice.
COURSE AIMS
The participants will:
1. Increase their knowledge of basic dermatopathology
2. Enhance their overall diagnostic skills
3. Understand the value of clinical-pathological correlation
4. Improve their interpretation of a dermatopathology report and communication with the dermatopathologist.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course includes:
1. Lectures on the following topics:
DAY 1: Principles of basic dermatopathology & ‘Top to bottom’: Epidermis
DAY 2: ‘Top to bottom’: Dermis and subcutaneous tissue
DAY 3: Benign and malignant skin tumours
2. Interactive vignettes, in a quiz format, with emphasis on clinical-pathological correlation
The participation fee includes:
1. Lectures reading material
2. Three days buffet breakfasts, working lunches, morning and afternoon coffee and tea refreshments
COURSE VENUE
The Gordon Museum, Hodgkin House, Guy’s Hospital, St. Thomas’s Street, London SE1 9RT
COURSE DIRECTORS
Dr Catherine M. Stefanato, MD, FRCPath, Dipl. American Boards of Pathology and Dermatopathology
Dr Blanca Martin, MD, DipRCPath
Consultant Dermatopathologists, St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London
ACCREDITATION
A certificate of attendance with CPD accreditation will be given upon completion of the Course.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The course is limited to 50 participants. Registration will be honoured on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration fee: Trainee: £450.00. Consultant: £ 500.00. Non-UK domiciled banks: Additional £7.00 BACS
admin fee. Cancellation policy applies. Email: abcdermpath@gmail.com.