Dermatology II
Principal Course Master(s):
Course Master(s):
Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dipl. ACVD (US)
Dr. Julia Miller, DVM, Dipl. ACVD (US)
Course Overview
The ESAVS Dermatology program consists of 6 one-week modules.
Dermatology I is mandatory to attend this course. The course masters and tutors are Diplomates in Dermatology (ACVD/ECVD/DVD) or diplomates, specialists and University teachers in the related disciplines within the program.
This course focuses on diagnosing and treating skin diseases caused by fungi, parasites and viruses. The superficial mycosis (dermatophytosis, Malassezia), but also the less common subcutaneous mycosis (sporotrichosis, chromomycosis, hyalomycosis) and systemic mycosis (cryptococcosis) are discussed in depth. The main diseases caused by ectoparasites in dogs and cats (scabies, notoedric mange, demodicosis, cheyletiellosis, otoacariasis) and their diagnosis, treatment and prevention are also reviewed. Special attention is devoted to canine leishmaniasis, its etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention (vaccines). Finally, cutaneous viral infections of dogs and cats are discussed, focusing on papillomavirus infections
Language
All modules will be held in English.
Course Program (Subject to change)
Monday, 4 October 2027
09.00 – 09.45 Introduction Malassezia dermatitis (I). Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation. (Miller)
09.45 – 10.30 Diagnosis, therapy, prevention. (Bourgeois)
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Dermatophytosis (I). Etiology, epidemiology. (Miller)
11.45 – 12.30 Dermatophytosis (I). Clinical aspects, diagnosis, treatment. (Bourgeois)
12.30 – 13.15 Clinical cases (Miller/Bourgeois)
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Discussion/Journal Club (Miller/Bourgeois)
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz.
Tuesday, 5 October 2027
09.00 – 09.45 Subcutaneous and deep fungal infections. (Bourgeois)
09.45 – 10.30 Canine leishmaniosis (I). Etiology and pathogenesis. (Miller)
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Canine leishmaniosis: clinical signs, (special attention to skin lesions). (Miller)
11.45 – 12.30 Canine leishmaniosis: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. (Miller)
12.30 – 13.15 Feline leishmaniasis. (Bourgeois)
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Student presentations of fungal cases
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz.
Wednesday, 6 October 2027
09.00 – 09.45 Fleas and flea-allergy dermatitis. Lice infestation. (Bourgeois)
09.45 – 10.30 Canine scabies and feline notoedric mange. (Miller)
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Cheyletiellosis and Otodectes infestation. (Bourgeois)
11.45 – 12.30 Ticks. (Miller)
12.30 – 13.15 Tick borne diseases. (Miller)
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Student presentations of ectoparasitic cases
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz.
Thursday, 7 October 2027
09.00 – 09.45 Canine demodicosis. (Bourgeois)
09.45 – 10.30 Feline demodicosis. (Miller)
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Anti-parasitic drugs. Prevention of ectoparasitic infestations. (Bourgeois)
11.45 – 13.15 Other ectoparasites. Discussion of clinical cases. (Bourgeois)
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Discussion/Journal club (Miller/Bourgeois)
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break
16.30-17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz.
Friday, 8 October 2027
09.00 – 09.45 Papillomavirus infections in dogs. (Bourgeois)
09.45 – 10.30 Papillomavirus infections in cats. (Miller)
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Feline herpesvirus infection. Feline calicivirus infection. (Bourgeois)
11.45 – 12.30 Other viral cutaneous infections. (Bourgeois)
12.30 – 13.15 Diagnostic techniques for viral infections. (Miller)
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Discussion of clinical cases
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz.
Dermatology II
04/10/2027 - 08/10/2027Location:
Bali, IndonesiaVenue:
Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach, Jl. Pratama No.68X, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, 80363, Bali, Indonesia
Tuition fee*:
EUR 2.200.-
Early registration fee*:
EUR 2.100.-
Early registration deadline:
04/07/2027
Total hours:
40
ATF hours (AU, DE, LU, CH):
TBA
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate):
5
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee



