The ACCO suite of skin cancer workshops

Professor Anthony Dixon (ACCO co-founder) has been teaching skin cancer medicine and surgery for over 20 years. His workshops are consistently rated at the highest levels. Dr. Alex Nirenberg leads the ACCO team with education in dermatopathology.

Doctors can obtain certification of the competence they had obtained as a result of such teaching. Workshop dates

Location? All workshops (other than clearly specified) are held in Docklands in the heart of Melbourne. Register for workshops here

Enhance Your Knowledge

One of the ways to improve yourself is by learning.

We will help you to get more insights about skin cancer and enhancing your skill by practicing with us.

Our team are internationally recognized experts in skin cancer and its management.

Our international research has framed the way we manage many aspects of skin cancer throughout the world.

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ESSENTIALS

This 10.5 hour workshop is a thorough exploration of the diagnosis and management of skin cancer in general practice. Surgical techniques explained in this workshop including punch biopsies, shave biopsies, elliptical excision of lesions, curettage, cautery and cryotherapy. Delegates practice techniques on specially designed synthetic skin. Each year two workshops are held. You can choose to attend the program over two full days or combined with the dermoscopy program over 3 days

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FLAPS & GRAFTS

This 5 day workshop focuses on learning flap and graft procedures. A thorough exploration of the concepts of skin flap surgery is explored with multiple exercises on synthetic skin shaped as a face. The course also includes an in depth education program on the management of BCCs, SCCs, melanoma and some other rare skin cancers. Knowledge of essentials curriculum assumed. 

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DERMOSCOPY

This workshop involves an 9 hour education program of in depth dermoscopy diagnostics. You can choose to attend the course over a two day weekend or combined with the essentials program over 3 days.

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COMBINED

Over 3 days you can complete both the Essentials and Dermoscopy programs.

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DERMATOPATHOLOGY

Over an intense 6 hour day of education Dr. Alex Nirenberg covers the essential knowledge of dermatopathology required for safe skin cancer practice.

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FACE & EAR

This workshop is designed for those planning to move beyond procedures learned in the 5 day event. Advanced techniques for the nose, lips, ears and eyelids are covered. 

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CRUISE DERMOSCOPY

Complete the 9 hour dermoscopy program whilst on a cruise ship.

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Fine Print:

  • All equipment is provided for all workshops.
  • There are no part registrations. The cost includes a catering / venue package arrangement. There is no reduction for registrants choosing not to attend the conference dinner or other component. The catering package for all workshops includes morning and afternoon tea each day as well as lunch.
  • Cancellation  policy applies.
  • Strict conditions on copyright and recording apply.
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) is not applicable for any ACCO workshops as they are prerequisites to ACCO qualifications.
  • Note that a very limited amount of written material will be provided. The courses do not include comprehensive notes.