Program Overview

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Programme of Study

The School of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki operates the Postgraduate Program of Studies (PPS) "Dermatoscopy" from the academic year 2021−2022. The Program has a duration of three (3) semesters.

Object of the Program

The object of the program is to provide training and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Dermatoscopy. In particular, the Program offers trainees the opportunity to recognize dermatoscopic structures and patterns, to correctly assess their significance, and to use dermatoscopy beneficially in clinical practice.

Admission Requirements

The Program accepts as post-graduate students, graduates of Schools of Medicine of the country and of recognized equivalent Institutions abroad. In particular, the program is aimed at Dermatology specialists and doctors, as well as doctors awaiting the Dermatology-Venoresiology specialty.

Qualification Awarded

The qualification awarded is a Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatoscopy.

Level of Qualification

The level of qualification is Postgraduate.

Specific Admission Requirements

In the "Dermatoscopy" Master Program, are accepted as postgraduate students, graduates of medical schools of local universities and recognized equivalent institutions abroad, providing the corresponding certificate of equivalence and correspondence of the degree from D.O.A.T.A.P. In particular, the program is addressed to Doctors specialized in Dermatology or specialized in Dermatology or pending specialization in Dermatology.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

For obtaining the Postgraduate Diploma "Dermatoscopy" of the School of Medicine of the Faculty of Health Sciences of A.U.Th., postgraduate students are required to attend and be successfully examined in the compulsory courses of the first two semesters, which correspond to 60 credits (ECTS) and to prepare a postgraduate diploma thesis which corresponds to 30 ECTS.

Key Learning Outcomes

The purposes of planning and running the "Dermatoscopy" Master Program are summarized in the following:

1. The training-specialization of scientists in Dermatoscopy.
2. The offer of documented clinical competence.
3. The approach to dermatoscopy from a methodological-research perspective.

Occupational Profiles

The graduates of the "Dermatoscopy" Master Program acquire supplies regarding Dermatology-Venoresiology and Dermatoscopy. After completing their studies they are able to:

• know the principles of the method, the tools used and the application techniques
• use the method of direct pattern recognition
• apply diagnostic algorithms in special cases
• recognize common, benign, non-melanocytic tumors of the skin
• recognize the dermatoscopic patterns of malignant non-melanocytic skin tumors
• recognize the dermatoscopic patterns of moles
• manage moles correctly, avoiding unnecessary medical procedures
• recognize melanoma from the earliest stage
• distinguish the dermatoscopic patterns of different pigmented tumors of the face
• distinguish the dermatoscopic patterns of various pigmented tumors of the extremities
• distinguish the possible causes of striatal melanonychia
• distinguish the possible causes of mucosal pigmentation
• recognize melanomas with unclear morphological criteria
• approach diagnostics and manage non-pigmented tumors
• recognize unusual skin tumors
• recognize dermatoscopic patterns of various inflammatory dermatoses
• diagnostically approach patients by age group
• diagnostically approach patients by phototype
• manage patients with multiple nevi
• apply digital imaging and follow-up
• use dermatoscopy in the evaluation of therapeutic outcome in non-melanocytic tumors
• apply clinical rules to avoid underdiagnosis of melanoma
• critically interpret histopathological findings of skin tumors
• make decisions about patient management in problematic scenarios
• use electronic databases and interactive applications related to dermatoscopy
• critically review the literature in the field and identify potential gaps that generate new research ideas
• manage technical and software problems used
• offer consultative opinion to colleagues on the dermatoscopy
• understand the medical responsibility associated with the use of dermatoscopy and the examination of the population
• communicate the findings of dermatoscopy and digital imaging with patients and their relatives

Professional Status

Professional qualification is not applicable either in the public or private sector.

Access to Further Studies

The qualification is a terminal award and allows access to doctoral studies.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education. The grading scheme for the qualification of the Postgraduate Study Program follows the following distribution:

• Άριστα (Arista) Excellent: 8.50-10.00
• Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) Very Good: 6.50-8.49
• Καλώς (Kalos) Good: 6.00-6.49
• Ανεπιτυχώς (Anepitychos) Fail: 0,00-5,99 Minimum passing grade: 6 (AUTh Rule of Procedure, no 127/2-2-2011).

Graduation Requirements

For the acquisition of the Postgraduate Diploma "Dermatoscopy" of the School of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, postgraduate students are obliged to attend and be successfully examined in the compulsory courses of the first two semesters, which correspond to 60 ECTS and to develop a postgraduate diploma thesis corresponding to 30 ECTS.

Mode of Study

Full-time study with the possibility of partial study under conditions.

Programme Director

Aimilios Lallas

Courses

Courses of the 1st semester

1. Dermatoscopic patterns of nevi (ΜΙΔΡΑ005) - 3 ECTS - COR
2. Dermatoscopic patterns of benign non-melanocytic tumors (ΜΙΔΡΑ007) - 3 ECTS - COR
3. Dermatoscopic patterns of rare skin tumors (ΜΙΔΡΑ010) - 3 ECTS - COR
4. Introduction to dermatoscopy, basic patterns and structures (ΜΙΔΡΑ019) - 4 ECTS - COR
5. Histologic correspondence of dermatoscopic criteria (ΜΙΔΡΑ020) - 4 ECTS - COR
6. Dermatoscopic patterns of melanoma (ΜΙΔΡΑ021) - 5 ECTS - COR
7. Dermatoscopic patterns of basal cell carcinoma (ΜΙΔΡΑ022) - 4 ECTS - COR
8. Dermatoscopic patterns of squamous cell carcinoma (ΜΙΔΡΑ023) - 4 ECTS - COR

Courses of the 2nd semester

1. Assessment of lesions on specific sites (ΜΙΔΡΒ024) - 5 ECTS - COR
2. Management according to lesion's characteristics and patient's phenotype (ΜΙΔΡΒ025) - 5 ECTS - COR
3. Management according to the age (ΜΙΔΡΒ026) - 5 ECTS - COR
4. Digital dermatoscopic documentation (ΜΙΔΡΒ027) - 5 ECTS - COR
5. Trichoscopy (ΜΙΔΡΒ028) - 5 ECTS - COR
6. Dermatoscopy of inflammatory and infectious dermatoses (ΜΙΔΡΒ029) - 5 ECTS - COR

Courses of the 3rd semester

1. Master Thesis (ΜΙΔΡΓ030) - 30 ECTS - COR