9th Annual Course on Advances in Dermatologic Imaging

Building on the success of prior programs, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is pleased to present the 9th Annual Course on Advances in Dermatologic Imaging. Led by an expert faculty, this course highlights the clinical integration of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) and Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM), along with emerging multimodal imaging technologies, including Reflectance Confocal Microscopy–Optical Coherence Tomography (RCM-OCT) and Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT).

Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) is a noninvasive imaging modality that provides high- resolution, in vivo images of skin lesions with near-histologic detail. With the recent introduction of CPT codes in the U.S., RCM is increasingly being integrated into clinical practice. This course will prepare participants to effectively incorporate RCM into dermatologic workflows. Sessions include:

• Fundamentals and standardized terminology (Delphi consensus)

• RCM features in melanocytic and non-melanocytic lesions

• Applications in surgical dermatology

• Clinical integration (expert panel)

• Case-based discussions

Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM) enables rapid imaging of freshly excised tissue without processing, offering a promising alternative to frozen sections for margin assessment and real-time evaluation. Sessions include:

• Applications in neoplastic and inflammatory skin disease

• Case-based discussions

• Recent advances in EVCM

The future of noninvasive dermatologic imaging lies in a multimodal approach that integrates complementary technologies for more comprehensive assessment. This course will feature:

• Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT), including clinical integration in the U.S. and Europe

• Reflectance Confocal Microscopy - Optical Coherence Tomography (RCM-OCT) hybrid imaging

Participants will receive access to an online course syllabus designed to support learning before, during, and after the course. The syllabus includes pre-course introductory materials to build familiarity with image acquisition, additional pre-recorded sessions, and recorded presentations from the live event. The syllabus will be available for three months following the live course.

• Pre-Course Introductory Learning

  • Image Acquisition Using Handheld RCM (HH-RCM), Wide-Probe RCM (WP-RCM), and EVCM

  • Tools to Aid Image Acquisition During Lentigo Maligna Mapping

  • Lentigo Maligna Margin Mapping

• Pre-Recorded Lectures

  • Integrating RCM in Dermatologic Surgery: Residual Basal Cell Carcinoma, Lentigo Maligna Margins, and Treatment Monitoring (PDT, Fluorouracil, and Imiquimod)

  • EVCM Features of Inflammatory Lesions

  • Pearls of EVCM

This program is designed for dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, pathologists, medical physicists, residents, fellows, medical students, researchers, technologists, and other clinicians and scientists interested in advancing dermatologic imaging.

1. Describe the basic principles of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
2. Explain the terminology for Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
3. Integrate Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in routine clinical and surgical practice
4. Practice and interpret Reflectance Confocal Microscopy at the bedside
5. Recognize the features of skin lesions on Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy
6. Integrate Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy in dermatology practice
7. Describe the utility of current novel noninvasive multi-modal imaging devices in clinical practice over existing Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

We are pleased to offer flexible learning options for this course. Participants may attend the live event in person or virtually, or register for on demand access available after the live event.

Registration Options 

• Register for Live Participation (In Person or Virtual)

• Register for On Demand Access

Registration Fees

• Physicians (MDs, PhDs, DOs): $575

• Advanced Practice Providers: $475

• Nurses, Technicians, and Other Healthcare Professionals: $375

• Residents and Fellows: $100

• Industry Professionals*: $1,000

• MSK Employees: Complimentary

Registration Discounts: Discounted registration is available for specific groups. If eligible, you will receive further instructions and a promotion code to use during registration. View our policy on Registration Discounts for more information.

Cancellation Policy: For details on our cancellation terms, please review our Cancellation Policy.

*An industry professional is defined as any individual, irrespective of their provider type (such as MDs, PhDs, APPs, RNs, etc.) that is employed by an ineligible company. Please review our Registration Policy for Industry Professionals for more information.

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 live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*Please note that the online learning materials are non-accredited and do not qualify for CME credit.

Hotels and Other Accommodations

If you are traveling to New York City from out of town, early hotel arrangements are strongly recommended. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has arranged preferred rates and amenities at select Manhattan hotels. Click here to view participating hotels and additional details.

Travel and Parking

For information on traveling to MSK, including directions and parking options, click here. Please note that parking validation is not available for course attendees.

Accessibility

If you require any specific accommodations to attend this event in person, please contact [email protected] at least one week in advance.

MSK Course Director

Manu Jain, MD
Associate Attending Optical Imaging Specialist
Dermatology Service
Department of Medicine

Guest Faculty 

Mehmet Fatih Atak, MD
Resident
New York Medical College School of Medicine

Luca Reggiani Bonetti, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathologic Anatomy
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Banu Farabi, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Pascale Guitera, MD
Faculty, Melanoma Institute Australia; University of Sydney
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Attiya Haroon, MD, PhD, FAAD
Dermatologist
Rao Dermatology

Daniela Hartmann, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology
Munich Municipal Hospital, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Jilliana Monnier, MD
Assistant Attending
La Timone Hospital; Marseille Cancer Research Centre; Aix-Marseille University

Cristian Navarrete-Dechent, MD
Attending Physician; Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Giovanni Pellacani, MD
Chairman, Department of Dermatology
Sapienza University of Rome

Javiera Pérez-Anker, MD, MSc, PhD
Researcher in Imaging Technologies, Department of Dermatology
Fundación Hospital Clinic de Barcelona

Babar Rao, MD
Professor, Department of Dermatology,
Rutgers Center for Dermatology; Weill Cornell Medical School; 
Rawalpindi Medical University

Gene Rubinstein, MD
Dermatology and Laser Centre

Mercedes Sendín-Martín, MD, PhD
Dermatologist
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío

Trilok Tejasvi, MD
Professor; Director, Cutaneous Lymphoma Program
Michigan Medicine

Quiz Faculty

Chih-Shan Jason Chen, MD, PhD, FAAD
Attending, Dermatology Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Milind Rajadhyaksha, PhD
Attending Optical Engineer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.