Course: Dermoscopic clues in non-melanoma skin cancer to guide treatment
Professor: Dr. Jonathan Bowling (Consultant Dermatologist, Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford, The Foscote Hospital, Banbury, The Cadogan Clinic, London.)
Start date: 01-06-2016
Certificate: This activity is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for 1 European CME credit (ECMEC) till 2018.
Description: The main goal of this short course is to guide practitioners in the evaluation of non melanoma skin cancer, and in the identification of special clues to guide treatment.
This course is in form of an unrestricted educational grant.
The expected educational outcomes are as following:
1. Identification of the main clinical and dermoscopical features of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
2. Understanding management of carcinomas of the skin.
3. Identification of major pitfalls with skin cancer management.
The Material is expected to be used by visitors and professionals of the International Dermoscopy Society with more than 6000 members.
Materials:
Lesson 1: Basal cell carcinoma
Video duration: 11:08 - 18 slides
Lesson 2: Squamous cell carcinoma
Video duration: 6:59 - 12 slides
Exam:20 Questions.
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