General Practice Fellowship Certificate of Advanced Dermatoscopy 2025
$2595
 (NZD - Excludes GST)
This comprehensive dermatoscopy course is designed for doctors and nurses wanting to gain a high level of competence in dermatoscopy
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The Fellowship course is a comprehensive qualification provided by Skin Cancer Symposiums. Through the completion of a specific combination of our courses and additional components you will acquire a high level of competence in dermatoscopy. Presented by world-leading dermatoscopy experts, Professor Cliff Rosendahl (University of Queensland, Australia) and Professor Amanda Oakley (University of Auckland, NZ).
This course is an RNZCGP Approved course that fulfils the academic criteria for GP registrars.
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Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Develop a strong understanding of dermatoscopy and how essential it is in aiding you to diagnose and manage lesions.
- Recognise the fundamental dermatoscopic features of common benign lesions.
- Learn to use the diagnostic algorithms co-founded by Professor Cliff Rosendahl - âChaos and Cluesâ and âPrediction without Pigmentâ.
- Develop the tools necessary to help you decide which lesions can be left and which require excising without needing to diagnose exactly what the lesion is.
- Improve your accuracy in identifying a broad range common and difficult-to-diagnose skin lesions.
- Case studies, learning quizzes, exams and mentor support utilised to maximise and reinforce learning.
- Peer and mentor support and interaction offered, and encouraged.
Course Features
Revolutionary learning platform â Our online course uses industry-leading e-learning software to create interactive modules where we reinforce the lecture material to pinpoint and clarify certain topics.
CPD Hours - ~150 hours are required to fulfil all aspects of this CPD activity (pre reading, course content, examinations and reflection). See table below for details.
RNZCGP Accredited - As an endorsed provider our CPD credits are worth double, 150 hours = 300 credits. If you are uploading your own credits you will need to put a note that the course is endorsed.
24/7 on-demand content â lecture content and resources are available on-demand. Learn at your own pace so the course can fit in with your busy lifestyle. Rewind, rewatch and re-read in your own time.Â
Structured learning and reinforcement â The specific combination of our courses enables reinforcement of key material to enhance the learning process. Repetition is essential when it comes to Dermatoscopy.Â
A helping hand â Our expert course co-ordinators will help you along the way and answer questions in our discussion forum. Through the submission of case studies you will also receive valuable feedback.
Course Snapshot
Time Commitment for each Course Component
- Certificate of Dermatoscopy live course (14 hours) with pre-reading (4 hours). This can be done live or online. If done online, a mark of 70% or higher for the final exam must be achieved.
- Advanced Certificate of Dermatoscopy online course (106 Hours).
- Provide 8 case studies (16 Hours).
- Reviewing and reflecting (10 hours).
Our Speakers and Instructors
Professor Cliff Rosendahl
University of Queensland
Professor Amanda Oakley
CNZM, University of Auckland
Dr Andrew MacGill (Curriculum Lead)
Skin Cancer Doctor, FRNZCGP
Dr Chris Boberg, (Curriculum Lead)
Deputy Chair Melnet NZ. Chair of New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors
Course Completion Requirements
1. Certificate of Dermatoscopy
2. Advanced Certificate of Dermatoscopy
3. Case studies
What our students say about us
We are proud to achieve 4.9/5 overall in all of our courses. Read our reviews.
"Of the many courses I have been, this is the best. Immensely experienced faculty. I am finding it very easy as the algorithms are simplified. All the previous metaphoric language has been replaced by easy terminology. I recommend this to everyone. I think this system is going to change dermatoscopy tremendously for a good reason."
Dr Achuth Hosur - Dermatologist, Medical Director SK:N
"Often in medicine, we learn from the giants who come before us. Cliff Rosendhal is such a man. Listening to him speak with passion and teach with enthusiasm is both a pleasure and a practice-changing experience. His algorithms for diagnosing skin cancers are easy to learn and unequivocal in practice. I diagnosed my first melanoma after his first course and now I’m back for more. Every GP should attend this course as it will make you unafraid to ask the question 'do you have a lesion of concern you want me to look at?' Come join the league of simple GP’s who are changing lives!"
Dr Frederick Goh - Principle, Royal Heights Doctors
"An excellent and extremely well run and useful symposium. Superb lectures delivered with clarity and made easy for the participants to assimilate and remember. I attended the meeting last year at Oxford, and I think that was a better venue, at least for me. Thank you to all who organised this meeting - Australia + New Zealand = unbeatable."
Mr Harvey Minasian - Consultant General Surgeon
"Chaos and Clues is an easy to remember and very practical algorithm to use. It seems that it’s about recognising that something needs excision and is therefore treated correctly rather than getting the exact diagnosis 100% every time. The method gives confidence that it’s easier not to miss these significant lesions."
Dr Mary-Anne Bellamy - GP, Hoon Hay Medical Centre
"An excellent and comprehensive course for anyone new to dermatoscopy or wishing to update their skills and knowledge. Well paced with superb content and plenty of dermatoscopic images."
Mr Chris Powell - Plastic Surgeon, New Zealand
"I should have done this years ago. Excellent teaching - understandable, engaging and memorable. Using a dermatoscope is paradigm shifting for me. Dr Rosendahl is one of the best teachers I have ever heard. Worth every cent."
Dr Joanna Lapish - GP, Royal Heights Medical Centre
"Great series of lectures from enthusiastic tutors. Provided lessons to take forward and gain confidence in with further experience. Would definitely recommend to colleagues!"
Ms Pennylouise Hever - Plastic Surgeon
"An excellent symposium. Came away with a lot of new knowledge that I was immediately able to put into practice. Lots of very practical tips. A simplified yet concrete approach to dermatoscopy for the newbie. A very dynamic team with infectious enthusiasm."
Dr Alka Patel - Lifestyle Medicine Physician, GP
"A fantastically delivered training programme which covered most aspects in a 2-day course. Time management was excellent and the presented were experts in this field of dermatoscopy and skin cancers. A special thanks to Professors Cliff Rosendahl and Amanda Oakley for the high-quality presentation which I have not come across in years."
Dr Mohamed Amin - GP, Medical Adviser NHS England (Midlands and East of England)
