Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Diplôme d'Université (DU) in Dermoscopy is a university diploma program offered by the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1. The program focuses on the study and practice of dermoscopy, a non-invasive method of examining the skin.

Program Description

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of dermoscopy and its applications in dermatology. The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical components, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of skin lesions.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the program are:

• To acquire a sufficient formation to approach with confidence the diagnostic of dermoscopy and the differential diagnosis of pigmented skin tumors in usual clinical situations
• To know the limits and performances of dermoscopic examination in usual clinical situations
• To master the tools and know the limits and interest of telemedicine in dermoscopy and digital dermoscopy
• To know the principles of dermoscopic diagnosis in less usual clinical situations

Secondary Objectives

The secondary objectives of the program are:

• To know the main anatomical-dermoscopic correlations to be able to progress in the reading of anatomo-pathological reports
• To know the indications, limits, and advantages of in vivo confocal microscopy examination following dermoscopic examination of a lesion
• To know the use of dermoscopy in less usual clinical situations

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• A 3-day seminar (23 hours)
• A practical workshop (5 hours)
• Two half-days of observation practice (optional)
• A daily e-learning session (30 minutes, 5 days a week, for 30 weeks)
• A telemedicine system for tutoring and practice
• An examination (40 questions, 40 minutes)

Evaluation

The evaluation process includes:

• Two examination sessions per year (June and September)
• A final exam (40 questions, online)
• Completion of a set of 200 questions on the e-learning platform
• Submission of 10 case evaluations via the myHCL pro platform
• Attendance control (obligatory)

Specificities and Prerequisites

The program is closed, and there will be no new intake.

Access Modalities

The program is offered by the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Service des Spécialités médicales.

Responsibilities

The program is responsible for the Service des Spécialités médicales, and the head of the program is Professor Luc Thomas.

Statistics and Indicators

The program's statistics and indicators are available through the Pôle Statistique d'Appui au Pilotage de la Formation et de la Vie Etudiante.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for careers in dermatology, particularly in the field of dermoscopy. The relevant job codes (ROME) are:

• J1102 - Médecin généraliste

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Formation initiale normale: 904
• Formation continue prise en charge individuelle: 1500
• Formation continue prise en charge employeur: 1500

Duration

The program lasts for 2 semesters, with a start date of November 6, 2025, and an end date of June 27, 2026.

Language

The language of instruction is French.