Certificate of the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine
Why attend ACSCM workshops?
2 Day Weekend Workshop
The following dates and location have been confirmed for certificate workshops for 2008:
Perth 2-3 February (completed)
Sydney 16-17 February (completed)
Canberra 1-2 March (completed)
Townsville 15-16 March (completed)
Hobart 5-6 April (completed)
Auckland 5-6 April (completed)
Darwin 12-13 April (completed)
Melbourne 26-27 April (completed)
Adelaide 17-18 May (completed)
Brisbane 21-22 June (completed)
Sydney 11 - 12 October - Grace Hotel, York Street
Perth 25 - 26 October - Holiday Inn, Hay Street
Christchurch 1-2 November - Holiday Inn, Cashel Street
The course is an introduction to skin cancer medicine for doctors working in general practice and skin cancer clinics. The workshops include hands on practical training and are eligible for both CPD points or credit towards the ACSCM Fellowship. The certificate course focuses on core skills and the safe practice of skin cancer medicine. While there is a brief introduction to skin flap surgery, the course does not intend to teach skin flap surgery and does not recommend doctors undertake skin flaps or grafts as part of their practice following this weekend event. Considerable training and prolonged intense workshops are required to enable flaps and grafts to be incorporated into one's practice safely, appropriately and effectively. ACSCM recommends a five day course as the minimum training needed to safely assimilate flaps and grafts into skin cancer practice.
Download workshop registration form for Australian workshops
Download workshop registration form for New Zealand workshop
Program
Day 1
- 23 Golden Rules for managing skin cancer
- Biopsy techniques (with pigs trotters)
- Equipment for skin surgery
- Setting up a procedure room
- Melanoma management
- Direct closure (with pigs trotters)
- Clinicopathology session - "Working with your pathologist"
- Cysts and lipomata
Day 2
- Dermoscopy essentials
- Suture techniques
- An introduction to flaps
- Role of imiquimod, 5-FU, diclofenac and PDT
- Non melanoma skin cancers
- Surgical management
- Optional Certificate Exam of ACSCM
Your presenters
Anthony will present most of the Day 1 program. Anthony is in private practice in Geelong, Victoria. He is Assistant Professor at Bond Uiversity Faculty of Medicine. He is an active clinical researcher with an emphasis on studying complications of skin surgery.
Kathy is in private practice in Hervey Bay, Queensland. She will present the Day 2 program at several of the above workshops. Kathy is the immediate Past President of the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine. She has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to improve skin cancer education and management in Australia.
College Secretary Helena Rosengren will present the Day 2 program at several venues around Australia. Helena is in practice in Townsville, Queensland, - arguably the World Capital of Skin Cancer. Helena has a passion for education and research and will be launching new clinical research initiatives in 2008.
Dr. Owen Humphreys FACSCM
Owen is an experienced skin cancer practitioner with a long track record of managing referred and unreffered complex skin cancers in Townsville, Queensland. Owen will contribute to part 2 of the workshops in some locations.
FACSCM
The "Fellow of the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine" is the highest qualification of the College. All of our clinical teachers have achieved this level of certification. Fellowship requires extensive training in all aspects of skin cancer management including surgery, dermatology, dermoscopy, anatomy, physiology and dermatopathology components.
No doctor received a Fellowship by grandfathering. All our fellows met the rigorous fellowship requirements.
Fellows manage the vast majority of skin cancers that present to them. Every week our fellows are operating on tough tumours on the nose, lips, ears, scalp, digits, etc,.
Your presenters are experts in this field and will be able to address all your questions and concerns on managing skin cancer in your practice.
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