Core Knowledge & Professional Practice (IMED7001)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medical School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Students are expected to devote 10-12 hours per week
Prerequisite
Assumed knowledge of skin, anatomy/histology, physiology and basic oncological biology.
Restricted
Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer). Maximum enrolment = 100.
Assessment methods
Quiz
Learning Curve Exercises
Blog Responses
Weekly Zoom Meeting
Mid-Semester Assignment (Paper)
End-Semester Assignment (Paper)
Examination
Course enquiries
Prof Cliff Rosendahl
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course covers the core principles of skin cancer medicine and surgery. Key content areas include: the normal anatomy, embryology and physiology of the skin, the biology and pathology of skin cancer as well as both dermatopathology and dermatology relevant to skin cancer management. Risk factors for the development of skin cancer and associated conditions are dealt with, along with their relevance in principles of skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer incidence and mortality are explored in both the Australasian and global context. Basic dermatoscopy is presented along with more advanced aspects including decision algorithms based on revised pattern analysis. Core research principles are defined and elaborated.
