Diploma in Clinical Dermoscopy - Coming 2026
Program Overview
The Diploma in Clinical Dermoscopy offers a high-intensity, practice-based clinical immersion designed to consolidate advanced dermoscopic skills in real-world settings. Candidates will join The Skin Cancer Doctor team for a 4–5 day placement, consulting at pace and receiving direct mentorship from expert dermoscopists.
Placement Format
• Duration: 4 or 5 consecutive clinic days
• Prerequisite: Completion of the Dermoscopy Online 55-hour foundational course
• Consulting Pace: Four patients per hour
• Supervision: Continuous expert shadowing and one-on-one real-time training
• Assessment: In-field evaluation, supervisor reports, and portfolio evidence
Clinical Duties
• Join the clinical team and participate in full-service delivery
• Consult independently under supervision, maintaining clinical records and capturing annotated dermoscopic images
• Engage in case discussions and receive immediate feedback from supervising dermoscopists
Case Mix and Exposure
• Benign Lesions: High volume of seborrhoeic keratoses, dermatofibromas, melanocytic naevi, solar lentigines, vascular lesions, and skin tags
• Keratinocyte Cancers: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), intraepidermal carcinoma (IEC), and solar keratosis
• Melanocytic Lesions: Occasional lesions suspicious for melanoma
• Clinical Ratio: Approximately one skin cancer detected per three patients
Learning Outcomes
• Confident recognition and triage of common benign and malignant lesions
• Competent decision-making for biopsy, excision, referral, or conservative management
• Integration of dermoscopic findings into procedural planning
• Ethical image handling and effective patient communication
• Demonstrated high-level dermoscopic competence by placement completion
Supervision and Assessment
• Supervisor Requirements: Credentialed dermoscopists providing structured feedback
• Formative Assessment: Real-time feedback, mini-CEX style observations, and case-based discussions
• Summative Evidence:
• Annotated image log
• Supervisor endorsements
• Documented consultations
• Reflective learning entries
Eligibility and Billing
• Entry Requirements:
• Completion of the Dermoscopy Online foundational course
• Current clinical registration
• Billing:
• Australian graduates with RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship may bill patients during placement to offset course costs
Candidate Benefits
• Rapid skill acquisition through high caseload and expert mentorship
• Workplace-validated competence for credentialing and clinical privileges
• Opportunity to recover part of the course cost via eligible patient billing
