Skin Cancer Masterclass: Dermatology, Surgery & Suturing Workshop
This informative masterclass will include a morning of presentations and interactive Q&A by a multidisciplinary team of specialists: dermatologist, oncologists, pathologists and surgeons who have special interest in the diagnosis & management of skin cancers.
Topics covered include:
Dermoscopy and Diagnosis of Skin Lesions
Chemoprophylaxis and Non-Surgical Management of Skin Lesions
Skin Cancer Dermatology & MOH Surgery
Role of Laser in Treatment of Skin Lesions
Skin Cancer Histopathology
Immunotherapy Treatments for Skin cancers
Indications for radiotherapy in the management of skin cancers
Fundamentals of periocular skin cancers
The Latest Updates in Melanoma Management
Scar Management and Minimisation
Medicolegal Pitfalls in Skin Cancer Practice
The afternoon will be a hands-on suturing workshop with specialist plastic surgeons. There will be two concurrent workshops:
You will receive a questionnaire prior to the workshop that will help us allocate you into the right group. Please note that the suturing workshop will involve handling of raw pork belly, there will be no synthetic substitute available.
Fundamentals: this is a suturing workshop focused on finessing the techniques that plastic surgeons use to minimise scarring and maximise wound closure. This workshop will be concentrating on excisions, dermal sutures, epidermal techniques including subcuticular sutures, and other repair techniques used in skin cancer surgery such as basic flaps.
Advanced: this is a suturing workshop for those who have already had a broad experience in skin cancer surgery, and already have well-established fundamental skills. The focus will be on complex flap designs in difficult areas with possible pitfalls. There will also be an opportunity to learn how to perform a full thickness skin graft, including donor site management and strategies to maximise graft take.
Please note that this masterclass if open for all healthcare professionals, however, all materials will be presented at the level for medical practitioners.
CPD:
This masterclass will provide you with 7.5 CPD hours.
This masterclass is an accredited CPD activity with ACRRM and AMA CPD Homes.
Your Presenters:
Dermatologists: Dr Dougal Coates, Dr Casey Rowe, Dr Heba Jibreal
Plastic Surgeons: Dr Milap Rughani, Dr Mattew Cheng, Dr Lily Vrtik
Radiation Oncologist: Dr Luke Nicholls
Oncologists: Dr Rahul Ladwa
Histopathologist: Dr Sarah Wallace
Nurse Practitioner: Elise Bryant, Kim Meade
Please note that the program and facilitators in this workshop are subject to last-minute changes.
Time
Topic
Facilitator/Presenter
8am
Registration
8.10am
Introduction
Dr Lily Vrtik (Facilitator)
8.15am
Non-Surgical Treatment of Skin Cancers and MOHS
Dr Dougal Coates (Dermatologist)
8.40am
Skin Cancer Histopathology
Dr Sarah Wallace (Pathologist)
9.00am
Dermoscopy & Skin Cancer Chemoprophylaxis
Dr Casey Rowe (Dermatology)
9.25am
Immunotherapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC)
Dr Rahul Ladwa (Oncologist)
9.50am
Indications for Radiotherapy in the management of skin cancers
Dr Luke Nicholls
(Radiation Oncologist)
10.15am
Morning Tea
10.30am
Laser Treatments for Skin
Dr Heba Jibreal (Dermatologist)
11.00am
Medicolegal Pitfalls of Skin Cancer Practice
Dr Lily Vrtik (Plastic Surgeon)
11.20am
Diagnosis & Management of Periocular Skin Cancers
Dr Matthew Cheng
(Plastic Surgeon)
11.40pm
Excision and Reconstructive Options for Skin Cancers on Faces
Dr Milap Rughani (Plastic Surgeon)
12.00pm
Lunch
12.45pm
Hands-On Suturing Workshop
Dr Lily Vrtik, Dr Milap Rughani, Dr Matthew Cheng
Elise Bryant (NP), Kim Meade (NP)
Fundamental
Advanced
Biopsies &
Haemostatic Suture
Dermal Sutures
Epidermal Closures
Flaps
-Designs
-Inset
-Pitfalls
2.15pm
Afternoon Tea
2.30pm
Subcutilar Sutures
Other Techniques
(e.g. corner stitch)
Basic Flaps*
Grafts
-Donor Sites
-Inset
-Postop care
3.45pm
Close
Please note that this a preliminary program which is subject to change
*If time allows
Registration Cost:
Places in this workshop are limited due to availability of instruments and equipment for the suturing workshop. If the workshop is fully subscribed and you would like to be placed on a waitlist – please email hello@classroom4doctors.com.au
Your registration will include catering, beverages and suturing equipment/materials.
All Day $375 Medical Practitioners | $335 Nurse Practitioners
Morning Lectures in person $150 Medical Practitioners | $130 Nursing and Allied Health Staff
Afternoon Suturing Workshop $250 Medical Practitioners | $230 Nurse Practitioners
Live-stream (morning lectures only) $90 for Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Staff
(You will receive a live-stream link via email 3-5 days prior to the event)
Receive 10% off all registration with our Early Bird offer: Use Discount Code ‘EARLY10’.