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Forward21st Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy & Update on Malignant Melanoma 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Collin M. Costello, M.D., James W. Jakub, M.D., David L. Swanson, M.D. and Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D.
December 3 - 6, 2026 - Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel - Scottsdale, Arizona
This four-day course will provide the attendees with a multidisciplinary review of standard of care management practices and state-of-the-art advances in care of the patient with cutaneous malignancy, particularly melanoma but including squamous cell and basal cell cancer. The first- and second days will focus on epidemiology, prevention, pathology, tumor staging, surgical treatment, and advances in systemic therapy for patients with cutaneous malignancy. Friday afternoon sessions will focus on surgery, medical oncology, and introduction to Dermoscopy. The last two days have been an in-depth immersion into Dermoscopy for evaluating skin diseases with a focus on neoplasms but also to include non-neoplastic indications. Participants will develop practical skills that will enable them to be more comfortable approaching patients with potentially dangerous skin lesions.
| Attendee: | Live Session - Early Bird - Ends 11/6/26 | Live Session - After 11/6/26 | Livestream |
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $950 | $1025 | $950 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $850 | $925 | $850 |
Target Audience
The intended audience is dermatologists, surgeons, oncologists, physicians, NPs and PAs in internal medicine, family medicine and general practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize pattern analysis for the identification of skin neoplasms.
- Differentiate malignant melanocytic from benign lesions using dermoscopy.
- Describe methods for skin cancer prevention.
- Differentiate non-melanocytic lesions from benign lesions using dermoscopy.
- Apply dermoscopy for non-neoplastic indications.
- Assess how to approach and perform skin biopsies.
- Compare biopsy techniques and indications.
- Recognize complications from Immunotherapy.
- Determine when it is appropriate to order gene expression profiles for a patient with early-stage melanoma
- List new technologic advances in the diagnosis of skin cancer, especially advanced skin cancer.
- List new advances in the treatment of skin cancer, especially advanced skin cancer.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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21st Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy & Update on Malignant Melanoma 2026 Scottsdale, Arizona December 3-6, 2026 | |||
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | |||
11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | Registration, Lunch and Exhibits | |
12:15 PM | 12:30 PM | Welcome Announcements | |
Session I | |||
12:30 PM | 12:50 PM | Demographics and Risk factors | |
12:50 PM | 1:10 PM | Sun Protection | |
1:10 PM | 1:30 PM | Key Features of a Melanoma Pathology Report | |
1:30 PM | 1:50 PM | Q&A | |
1:50 PM | 2:05 PM | Refreshment Break and Exhibits | |
Session II | |||
2:05 PM | 2:25 PM | When to Consider Mohs Surgery for Melanoma | |
2:25 PM | 2:45 PM | Gene Expression Profiles in Clinic Management | |
2:45 PM | 3:05 PM | Transplant Dermatology | |
3:05 PM | 3:25 PM | Q & A | |
3:25 PM | 3:45 PM | High Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma | |
3:45 PM | 4:05 PM | When to Refer to Medical Oncology: NMSC | |
4:05 PM | 4:25 PM | Systemic Therapy for Melanoma | |
4:25 PM | 4:45 PM | Q & A | |
4:45 PM | 4:45 PM | Adjourn | |
5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception | |
Friday, December 4, 2026 | |||
7:00 AM | 7:55 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits | |
7:55 AM | 8:00 AM | Announcements | |
Session III | |||
8:00 AM | 8:20 AM | Biopsy Tips, Tricks and Pearls | |
8:20 AM | 8:40 AM | Thinking through Closure | |
8:40 AM | 9:00 AM | Side Effects of Systemic Therapy Every Dermatologist Should Know About | |
9:00 AM | 9:20 AM | Q & A All Presenting Faculty | |
9:20 AM | 9:40 AM | Refreshment Break and Travel to Concurrent Sessions | |
Session IV | Track A - Basic | Track B - Advanced | |
| Track A Basic | Track B Advanced | |
9:40 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:40 am - 11:00 AM Basic Structure Review and Basic Skin Procedures | Systemic therapy for non-Melanoma Skin Cancer |
10:00 AM | 10:20 AM | Q & A | |
10:20 AM | 10:40 AM | Systemic Therapy for Advanced Stage II Melanoma: Yes, No, Maybe? | |
10:40 AM | 11:00 AM | Q & A | Q & A |
11:00 AM | 11:20 AM | 11:00 am - 12:20 pm Introduction to Dermoscopy | TBD |
11:20 AM | 11:40 AM | TBD | |
11:40 AM | 12:00 PM | TBD | |
12:00 PM | 12:20 PM | Q & A | Q & A |
12:20 PM | 12:25 PM | Wrap Up - Track A | Wrap Up - Track B |
12:25 PM | 12:25 PM | Adjourn - Track A | Adjourn - Track B |
12:25 PM | 1:10 PM | Lunch & Exhibits | |
Session V | |||
1:10 PM | 1:20 PM | Pretest | |
1:20 PM | 2:10 PM | Terminology and Histopathologic correlation | |
2:10 PM | 2:40 PM | Blood Vessels and Dermoscopy | |
2:40 PM | 3:40 PM | Melanoma criteria | |
3:40 PM | 3:55 PM | Q & A | |
3:55 PM | 3:55 PM | Adjourn | |
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | |||
7:00 AM | 7:55 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits, & Poster Sessions | |
7:55 AM | 8:00 AM | Announcements | |
Session VI | |||
8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | BCC and SCC | |
8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Non-melanocytic Benign Lesions | |
9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | Q & A | |
Session VII | |||
9:15 AM | 9:45 AM | Lentigo Maligna | |
9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | Glabrous Skin | |
10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | Nails | |
10:45 AM | 11:00 AM | Refreshment Break and Move | |
Session VII (Continued) | |||
10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | Mucosal Lesions | |
11:15 AM | 12:45 PM | Breakout- Case Based Training Sessions | |
12:45 PM | 1:00 PM | Self-assessment | |
1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Adjourn | |
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | |||
7:00 AM | 7:55 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits | |
7:55 AM | 8:00 AM | Announcements | |
Session VIII | |||
8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Skin of Color | |
8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Mimickers | |
9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Pediatric Dermoscopy | |
9:30 AM | 10:15 AM | Challenging Cases and Q & A | |
10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break and Move | |
10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Breakout- Case Based Training Sessions | |
12:00 PM | 12:45 PM | Lunch & Exhibits | |
Session IX | |||
12:45 PM | 1:15 PM | Breakout- Case Based Training Sessions | |
1:15 PM | 1:20 PM | Move to Main Session | |
1:20 PM | 1:50 PM | General Medical Dermoscopy | |
1:50 PM | 2:20 PM | Post-Test | |
2:20 PM | 2:30 PM | Closing Comments and Evaluation | |
2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | Adjourn | |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 20.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 20.75 AOA category 2-A credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
| Day: | Credits: |
| Thursday | 4.00 |
| Friday | 6.75 |
| Saturday | 5.00 |
| Sunday | 5.00 |
Available Credit
- 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 20.75 ANCC
- 20.75 AOA Category 2-A
- 20.75 Attendance
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