Interactive Online Course: Basics in Dermatopathology

November 12-13, and 19-20, UCT 12:00 - 15:30 

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 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 300 annotated digital slides with explanation of the key features (including special stains and immunohistochemistry) via our educational online platform (https://www.smartinmedia.com/smartzoom-classroom/ or example http://dermpath.smartzoom.com/s5511/) for two months. Free course manuscripts for download.

Registration
Direct registration: https://app.guestoo.de/public/event/e43e2845-66e5-42c6-b09f-d87eba15064c?lang=EN

Regular Fee: 280 Euro, for residents of a middle- to low-income country: 80 Euro 
(Details for this discount see World Bank country classifications, find link on the registration)