4th Annual Basic Course in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy: Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Skin Cancer


4th Annual Basic Course in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy: Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Banner



Date & Location
Friday, November 19, 2021, 8:45 AM - Saturday, November 20, 2021, 2:00 PM, Live Virtual

Specialties
Specialties - Dermatology, General and Family Practice, General Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Surgical Oncology

Overview

We are excited to be back with our 4th Annual Basic Course in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) course, after the immense success of our last three annual courses. RCM is a non-invasive device that images skin lesions at high resolution in vivo similar to traditional pathology. This course is tailored for both novices and clinicians with 5 years of implementing RCM in their clinic setting. Based on the feedback from last year's course, we are adding a half-day to the program focused on ex vivo confocal microscopy (EVCM). EVCM can rapidly image freshly excised tissue (without tissue processing and cutting) and is being explored as an alternative to frozen sectioning for a variety of tissues including tumor margin assessment during Mohs surgery.

This one and half-day, live virtual course will bring together national and international experts and confocal faculty. Each day will include multiple engaging and fun Kahoot quizzes to test your knowledge and stimulate your appetite for learning. During the break sessions, you will have the opportunity to interact with the course faculty. You will develop a familiarity with the basics of in vivo and ex vivo confocal microscopy, learn to differentiate routinely encountered benign cutaneous neoplasm from malignant neoplasm, and integrate RCM into your routine clinical workflow. In addition to the live virtual course, we are excited to offer learners a pre-recorded basic dermoscopy session given by world-renowned dermoscopist, Dr. Ashfaq Marghoob.

Day 1 (8:45 am-5:50 pm) - RCM (In Vivo) Sessions

  • Basics: Fundamentals of RCM, terminology, and RCM features for neoplastic lesions
  • Pre-recorded demos on the use of the RCM scopes.
  • Practical aspects of integrating RCM in clinical and dermatological surgery (case-based discussion, billing codes, signing-out reports, and small break-out group case discussion with the experts).

Day 2 (8:45 am-2:00 pm) - New Addition! Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM) Sessions

  • Introduction and role of EVCM.
  • EVCM features of normal skin structures, skin neoplasms (melanocytic and non-melanocytic), and inflammatory lesions.

Pre-recorded Videos (click your 'My CME' tab and select 'Syllabus')

  • Image acquisition tips to get started with handheld and arm-mounted confocal devices
  • Lentigo maligna margin mapping and video mosaicking using confocal devices
  • Ex vivo confocal microscope image acquisition demo
  • Basic dermoscopy course with Ashfaq Marghoob, MD

Who Should Attend

The target audience for this program includes clinical and non clinical practitioners, dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, pathologists, and researchers. For this course, we have assembled a renowned, national and international, expert faculty.

Live Virtual Format

This live virtual program will be delivered using Zoom. We encourage all attendees to download the Zoom app prior to the start of the course (zoom.us/download). CME credit will be offered for this live virtual program. Detailed access and credit instructions will be emailed to attendees prior to the start of the course.

Online Course Syllabus

Registered attendees will receive access to an online syllabus through the MSK CME Portal after the course. The syllabus will include select PDFs of the faculty presentations (slides) and recorded videos from the course. Access to the videos and PDFs will be available until December 31, 2021.

Objectives
  1. Describe the basic principles of reflectance confocal microscopy
  2. Explain the terminology for reflectance confocal microscopy
  3. Demonstrate reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) in routine clinical practice
  4. Apply and assess reflectance confocal microscopy at the bedside
  5. Recognize the features of skin lesions on EVCM
  6. Understand and integrate the role of EVCM in clinical practice

Registration

Virtual Registration Fees

  • Physicians (MDs, PhDs and DOs): $400
  • Advanced Practice Providers: $350
  • Nurses, Techs and Other Healthcare Providers: $250
  • Residents and Fellows: $75
  • Industry Professionals*: $700

NOTE: Registration for this program includes access to an online syllabus after the course, which includes select PDFs of the faculty presentations (slides) and recorded videos from the course. Access to the videos and PDFs will be available until December 31, 2021.

*Industry professionals may attend MSK CME activities for their own education. Marketing, sales, and promotion of products and services is strictly prohibited at MSK CME activities. For more information, please visit our Help page.

Discounts/Promotions

  • A registration discount is available for MSK Alumni, and MSK Cancer Alliance to attend a MSK CME course. If you are a member of one of these groups, contact cme@mskcc.org for details.
  • Registration is complimentary for all MSK employees; however, you must complete registration through the 'Register' tab above in order to attend this course. If you are registered for this course and are unable to attend, please notify cme@mskcc.org.

Please note that after your payment has been processed, no further promotional discounts or adjustments will be made to your registration.

Online Registration Deadline 

Online registration is available on the MSK CME Portal until 6:00 AM on November 19, 2021. If you wish to register after this date, please email cme@mskcc.org and we will ensure your registration is processed as well as access instructions are emailed to you prior to the start of the course.

Cancellation Policy

For all other registrations: If you wish to cancel your participation in this course, you must email cme@mskcc.org at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the course, and your refund will be subject to a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations or no-shows within seven (7) days of the course are not eligible for a refund. Please note that if it has been more than 120 days since payment was processed, a W9 form must be submitted in order process your refund and your refund will be issued in the form of a check payment. Refunds are not subject to tax. You may substitute another registrant in your place at any time by contacting cme@mskcc.org with the appropriate information.

MSK CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event we must cancel or postpone this course, you will be notified via email from MSK CME (cme@mskcc.org). A full refund will be issued for your registration. MSK CME is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees incurred by airline/travel/lodging agencies.


Accreditation

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center designates this other activity (live activity and on demand material) for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Keywords: AMA PRA Category 1