Nordic Dermoscopy Course
9th Nordic Dermoscopy Course
24 October 2025
WELCOME TO
The Nordic Dermoscopy Course
The Nordic Dermoscopy course includes pre-recorded sessions and quizzes followed by a live full-day course in Gothenburg, Sweden. The preliminary program can be viewed here.
The main goal of this course is to give participants a solid foundation in their daily work with dermoscopy in order to increase their confidence when assessing the most common benign and malignant, melanocytic and non‐melanocytic lesions.
The course is held in English. The curriculum has been adapted to suit residents and specialists in Dermatology but all physicians are welcome to attend.
We of course look forward to welcoming many members of the five national societies within the Nordic Dermatology Association (Danish Dermatological Society, Finnish Dermatological Society, Icelandic Dermatological Society, Norwegian Society of Dermatology and Venereology and Swedish Society of Dermatology and Venereology).
John Paoli, M.D., Professor
Dept. of Dermatology and Venereology
University of Gothenburg
Programme
The Nordic Dermoscopy course includes five pre-recorded sessions and quizzes followed by a live full-day course in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The course will be conducted by Professor John Paoli, Dept. of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
The course will combine lectures with interactive ”Test yourself” sessions. The basic theory on how to name and classify the myriad of patterns and local structures we observe in both pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions will be thoroughly covered accompanied by several typical examples of each diagnosis. In addition, images of atypical presentations will be included in the lectures to increase awareness regarding the morphologic variability observed in numerous lesion types.
During the interactive sessions, the participants will be able to test their newfound knowledge.
These sessions will also provide an opportunity to discuss differential diagnoses and management plans based on the dermoscopic findings.
- The pre-recorded lectures will be sent to participants approximately 1 month prior to the course.
- Watching the pre-recorded sessions and taking the quizzes will take approximately 6 hours, which can be divided into six 1-hour sessions or three 2-hour sessions.
- Each participant can go through these lectures and exercises at their own leisure.
Pre-recorded Lectures
The pre-recorded lectures will be sent to participants approximately 1 month prior to the course. Watching the pre-recorded sessions and taking the quizzes will take approximately 6 hours, which can be divided into six one-hour sessions or three 2-hour sessions. Each participant can go through these lectures and exercises at their own leisure.
Lecture 1: Technical aspects of dermoscopy and terminolgy
Lecture 2: Introduction to pattern analysis & benign nonmelanocyic
Lecture 3: Melanocytic lesions
Lecture 4: Basel cell carcinoma
Lecture 5: Actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease & squamous cell carcinoma
Lecture 6: Practical tips for continued dermoscopy education after the course
In-person Lectures
On the day of the in-person course in Gothenburg, we will discuss the various vascular structures, that can be identified with dermoscopy and their importance. Participants will also be introduced to the specific criteria applied to pigmented lesions found on special body sites such as the face and acral skin. Finally, the course will also cover important management strategies based on dermoscopic images including short- and long-term monitoring as well as teledermoscopy.
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 09:30 Review from the pre-recorded lectures
09:30 – 10:00 Interactive session I
10:00 – 10:20 Coffee break
10:20 – 11:00 Short-term monitoring of atypical melanocytic lesions
11:00 – 12:00 Red-pink lesions: vascular structures
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 13:45 Interactive session II
13:45 – 14:30 Acral lesions: palms, soles and nails
14:30 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 15:45 Flat pigmented facial lesions
15:45 – 16:30 Interactive session III & Mentimeter quiz
Pre-registration
Sign up for the waiting list by emailing registration@cap-partner.eu
By pre-registering, you get updated as soon as the course date is finalised and will be added to a waiting list, giving you the opportunity to register for the course before it becomes available to the general public on our website. Seats for the course is limited and is given by first come first served basis*.
*Please note that participants from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland have first priority to register. The available seats are distributed among the Nordic countries according to the number of members in the dermatological associations of the Scandinavian countries.
Early Bird fee
Before and incl. July 24, 2025-
Approximately EUR 715
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25% VAT is included in the fee
Regular fee
After July 24, 2025-
Approximately EUR 830
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25% VAT is included in the fee
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation of registration must be notified in writing to CAP Partner at registration@cap-partner.eu.
Cancellation of participation dated before and on August 25, 2025 will be refunded deducting an administration cost of SEK 350. From August 26, 2025 registration fees are non-refundable.
If the course is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the organizers, the registration fee will be refunded after deduction of expenses incurred by the course.
Payment Terms
Payment is possible by invoice (bank transfer) or credit card. Upon completion of the registration, an automated email confirmation will be sent. Depending on the method of payment, the invoice or credit card receipt will be attached. The PDF is original and will be the only copy you will receive.
It is your responsibility to forward the invoice to the correct place for immediate payment and you must ensure that the correct VAT number and invoice address are entered during the registration process.
Gothenburg
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Explore iconic landmarks like Liseberg amusement park and Universeum science center. The city’s vibrant art scene includes the Gothenburg Museum of Art and Röda Sten Konsthall.
Savor fresh seafood and gourmet dishes in Gothenburg’s diverse dining scene, from cozy cafés to Michelin-starred restaurants.
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Join us in Gothenburg for a memorable course experience in a city rich with innovation, culture, and natural beauty.
Faculty
John Paoli, MD, Prof.
Department of Dermatology,
University of Gothenburg & Sahlgrenska University Hospital,
Gothenburg, Sweden
Administrative Coordinator of the International Dermoscopy Society
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