Interactive Online Course (2027): Basics in Dermatopathology

2027, November 10-11, and 17-18, UCT 12:00 - 15:30

Dieter Metze, Stephan A. Braun
Muenster, Germany

Microscopic examination of skin biopsies requires specific pathological knowledge and experience. Digital pathology makes it possible to organize an interactive online course. By dividing the course into 4 half-days, colleagues around the world can be reached across time zones for 3,5 hours a day. After introductory lectures and demonstrations, annotated slides and the manuscript can be studied independently on a teaching online platform.

Target audience
Residents and fellows in Dermatopathology
Specialists in Dermatology and Pathology

Main topics
Principles of dermatohistological diagnosis, basic dermatopathological terms, structured instructions for the diagnosis of inflammatory dermatoses and cutaneous tumors. Emphasis on dermatopathological patterns, criteria and clues, diagnostic algorithms and differential diagnosis, communication with clinicians (clinical-pathological correlation).

Course Benefits
Introduction to the principles of dermatopathological diagnosis and demonstration of educational cases via Zoom with live discussion. Access to over 400 annotated digital slides with explanation of the key features (including special stains and immunohistochemistry) via our educational online platform for two months (example http://dermpath.smartzoom.com/s5511/). Free course manuscripts (in both English and German) for download.

Registration
For direct registration follow this link
Regular Fee: 290 Euro, for residents of a middle- to low-income country: 90 Euro
(Details for this discount see World Bank country classifications, find link on the registration)

Organizer
Gesellschaft zur Förderung der dermatologischen Forschung und Fortbildung e.V.

Information
Mónica Rodil, E-Mail: dermatopathology@gmx.de
The Course is sponosored by the International Society for Dermatopathology
(www.intsocdermpath.org)