Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 8th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics 2025

• Target Audience: clinical and non-clinical practitioners, dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, pathologists
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Specialties – Anatomic Pathology, Colorectal Surgery, Dermatology, Dermatopathology, General and Family Practice, General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Oncology, Molecular Pathology, Nurse Practitioner, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Surgical Pathology

Overview

Building on the success of our previous seven workshops, we’re excited to invite you to the 8th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics. Led by a distinguished faculty of experts, this year’s training program focuses on the clinical integration of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) and Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM), along with emerging multimodal imaging technologies and the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dermatology. Designed for both newcomers and experienced clinicians, the interactive format features didactic lectures, case-based discussions, engaging quizzes, and pre-recorded demonstrations.

Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM)

RCM is a non-invasive imaging modality that provides high-resolution, in vivo images of skin lesions closely resembling conventional histopathology. With the recent assignment of CPT codes in the U.S., RCM continues to gain traction in clinical practice. This course will prepare learners to effectively integrate RCM into dermatologic workflows. Topics include:

Fundamentals of RCM: Understanding terminology (Based on Delphi Consensus)

RCM Features in Non-Melanocytic Lesions

RCM Features in Melanocytic Lesions

RCM Applications in Surgical Dermatology

Clinical Case Discussions

Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy (EVCM)

EVCM allows for rapid imaging of freshly excised tissue without the need for processing or sectioning, making it a promising alternative to frozen sections for tumor margin assessment and real-time dermatologic evaluation. Topics include:

EVCM Applications: Normal Skin Structures, Melanocytic and Non-melanocytic Neoplasms, Inflammatory Lesions

EVCM Case-Based Discussions

Recent Advances in EVCM

Expanding the Future of Non-Invasive Imaging: Multimodal Devices and AI

The future of non-invasive imaging lies in a multimodal approach that integrates complementary technologies for more comprehensive dermatologic assessment. This year’s featured modality is Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) – Highlighting advancements and clinical integration in the U.S. and Europe

Additional modalities to be explored include:

Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FF-OCT)

Cross-Sectional Multi-Modality Imaging

RCM-OCT Hybrid Imaging

We will also introduce the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in non-invasive imaging and its application in clinical dermatology.

Course Syllabus

Attendees will receive access to an online course syllabus featuring recordings of the live presentations following the conclusion of the program, as well as a selection of pre-recorded lectures. Pre-course learning materials will also be available to help participants maximize their educational experience. The syllabus will be available for three months after the course.

Target Audience

The target audience for this program includes clinical and non-clinical practitioners, dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, pathologists, medical physicists, residents, fellows, medical students, researchers, and technologists. We hope you will join us for this dynamic and hands-on educational experience and stay at the forefront of innovation in skin imaging.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

Describe the basic principles of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

Explain the terminology for Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

Integrate Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in routine clinical and surgical practice

Practice and interpret Reflectance Confocal Microscopy at the bedside

Recognize the features of skin lesions on Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy

Integrate Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy in dermatology practice

Describe the utility of current novel noninvasive multi-modal imaging devices in clinical practice over existing Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

Learn the role of artificial intelligence in noninvasive imaging

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025