8th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics


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Add to Calendar 8th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics 10/10/2025 8:45:00 AM 10/11/2025 6:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://mskcc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=55983 Description: Building on the success of our previous seven workshops, we’re excited to invite you to the 8th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics. Led by a distinguished faculty of experts, this year’s training program focuses on the clinical integration of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) and Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM), along with emerging multimodal imaging technologies an... Zuckerman Research Center, 417 East 68th Street false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, October 10, 2025, 8:45 AM - Saturday, October 11, 2025, 6:00 PM, Zuckerman Research Center, 417 East 68th Street, New York, NY

Specialties
Specialties - Anatomic Pathology, Colorectal Surgery, Dermatology, Dermatopathology, General and Family Practice, General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Oncology, Molecular Pathology, Nurse Practitioner, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Surgical Pathology

Overview

Building on the success of our previous seven workshops, we’re excited to invite you to the 8th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics. Led by a distinguished faculty of experts, this year’s training program focuses on the clinical integration of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) and Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM), along with emerging multimodal imaging technologies and the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dermatology. Designed for both newcomers and experienced clinicians, the interactive format features didactic lectures, case-based discussions, engaging quizzes, and pre-recorded demonstrations.

Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM)

RCM is a non-invasive imaging modality that provides high-resolution, in vivo images of skin lesions closely resembling conventional histopathology. With the recent assignment of CPT codes in the U.S., RCM continues to gain traction in clinical practice. This course will prepare learners to effectively integrate RCM into dermatologic workflows. Topics include:

  • Fundamentals of RCM: Understanding terminology (Based on Delphi Consensus)

  • RCM Features in Non-Melanocytic Lesions

  • RCM Features in Melanocytic Lesions

  • RCM Applications in Surgical Dermatology

  • Practical Considerations for Clinical Integration (Expert Panel Discussion)

  • Clinical Case Discussions

Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM)

EVCM allows for rapid imaging of freshly excised tissue without the need for processing or sectioning, making it a promising alternative to frozen sections for tumor margin assessment and real-time dermatologic evaluation. Topics include:

  • EVCM Applications: Normal Skin Structures, Melanocytic and Non-melanocytic Neoplasms, Inflammatory Lesions

  • EVCM Case-Based Discussions

  • Recent Advances in EVCM

Expanding the Future of Non-Invasive Imaging: Multimodal Devices and AI

The future of non-invasive imaging lies in a multimodal approach that integrates complementary technologies for more comprehensive dermatologic assessment. This year’s featured modality is Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) – Highlighting advancements and clinical integration in the U.S. and Europe

Additional modalities to be explored include:

  • Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FF-OCT)

  • Cross-Sectional Multi-Modality Imaging

  • RCM-OCT Hybrid Imaging

We will also introduce the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in non-invasive imaging and its application in clinical dermatology.

Course Syllabus

Attendees will be provided access to a series of pre-recorded videos, which are highly recommended for viewing prior to the live program. These videos provide a detailed step-by-step guide for image acquisition at the bedside to aid technicians in getting started in clinics. They also include essential tips and pearls from the experts to acquire high-quality images.

Pre-recorded video demonstration topics:  

  • Tips for Image Acquisition Using Confocal Devices — Handheld-RCM (HH-RCM), Wide-Probe RCM (WP-RCM), and Ex Vivo Confocal Microscope (EVCM)

  • Lentigo Maligna Margin Mapping with Handheld-RCM (HH-RCM) Device and Video Mosaicking

  • Pearls of Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM)

  • Tools to Aid Image Acquisition During Lentigo Maligna Mapping

  • Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM) Features of Inflammatory

In addition to the pre-recorded videos, attendees will receive access to an online syllabus after the course concludes, which will include recorded videos of the presentations/lectures. Attendees must check in during the live program to receive access to the syllabus, and the syllabus will be available for three months after the course.

Target Audience

The target audience for this program includes clinical and non-clinical practitioners, dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, pathologists, medical physicists, residents, fellows, medical students, researchers, and technologists. We hope you will join us for this dynamic and hands-on educational experience and stay at the forefront of innovation in skin imaging.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  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
  8. Learn the role of artificial intelligence in noninvasive imaging

Registration

This course offers participants the choice of attending either in person or virtually. In-person registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Please contact [email protected] at least one week prior to the symposium if you have any special dietary requests or require any specific accommodations.

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.

Early Registration Fees: Available until August 15, 2025. Use promo code CFEARLY25 during registration.

  • Physicians (MDs, PhDs, and DOs): $525

  • Advanced Practice Providers: $425

  • Nurses, Techs, and Other Healthcare Providers: $325

  • Residents and Fellows: $50 (non-refundable)

  • Industry Professionals*: $1,000

  • Registrants in Low-and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: Complimentary

  • MSK Employees: Complimentary

General Registration Fees

  • Physicians (MDs, PhDs, and DOs): $575

  • Advanced Practice Providers: $475

  • Nurses, Techs, and Other Healthcare Providers: $375

  • Residents and Fellows: $100 (non-refundable)

  • Industry Professionals*: $1,000

  • Registrants in Low-and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: Complimentary

  • MSK Employees: Complimentary

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

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


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 live activity for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.