Focus On – Dermatology
15/10/2026 - 17/10/2026 Palma, Spain
Focus On – Dermatology
Dermatopathology
Program Director:
Principal Course Master(s):
Course Master(s):
Dr. Chiara Brachelente DVM, PhD, DECVP (IT)
Dr. Jaume Alomar, DVM, DECVP (ES)
Course Overview
Join us for an intensive and transformative Skin Histopathology Boot Camp designed to elevate your expertise in skin histopathology to new heights. This course is tailored for veterinarians with advanced clinical dermatology knowledge who seek to enhance their proficiency in skin histopathology. Whether you’re actively reading histopathology slides or looking to build a strong foundation, this boot camp promises a rewarding experience.
Course Highlights:
– Practical and Hands-On: Dive into a highly practical course focused on case analysis and study, enabling you to make confident histopathological diagnoses and establish strong clinicopathological correlations.
– Comprehensive Case Reviews: Over three intensive days, explore more than 30 meticulously selected clinicopathological cases using scanned slides. Each case is chosen to illustrate diverse patterns of skin disease, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
– Expert Guidance: Learn from renowned experts, who will guide you through the intricacies of skin histopathology, ensuring you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Confident Diagnoses: Develop the ability to make accurate histopathological diagnoses of skin diseases in dogs and cats with confidence.
2. Clinicopathologic Correlations: Master the art of establishing meaningful clinicopathologic correlations from histopathological findings.
3. Understanding Pathogenesis: Engage in discussions about the pathogenic mechanisms underlying each clinicopathologic case, deepening your understanding of skin diseases.
This boot camp is more than just a course; it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of skin histopathology, refine your diagnostic skills, and connect with like-minded professionals. We are confident that this experience will fulfill your expectations and significantly enhance your professional capabilities.
Course Program (Subject to change)
Thursday, 15 October 2026
09:00 – 10:30 Welcome and introduction
How to read skin biopsies for clinical purposes.
Bernie Ackerman’s method of patterns.
The most common cutaneous histopathologic patterns.
Case 1. Case 2.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 13:00 The perivascular dermatitis pattern.
Case 3. Case 4. Case 5.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 The vesiculo-pustular pattern (intraepidermal and subepidermal).
Case 6. Case 7. Case 8.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Mystery cases. Wrap-up.
Case 9. Case 10.
Friday, 16 October 2026
09:00 – 10:30 The interface dermatitis pattern (Cytotoxic dermatitis) (I).
Case 11. Case 12. Case 13:
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 13:00 The interface dermatitis pattern (Cytotoxic dermatitis) (II).
Case14. Case 15.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 The nodular-diffuse dermatitis pattern.
Case 16. Case 17. Case 18.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Mystery cases. Wrap-up.
Case 19. Case 20.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
09:00 – 10:30 The folliculitis-furunculosis pattern.
Case 21. Case 22. Case 23.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 13:00 The panniculitis pattern.
The vasculitis pattern.
Case 24. Case 25.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 The atrophic skin pattern (Non-inflammatory alopecias).
Case 26. Case 27. Case 28.
Discussion: pathogenesis and clinical correlations.
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Mystery cases. Wrap-up.
Case 29. Case 30.
Focus On – Dermatology
Date:
15/10/2026 - 17/10/2026Location:
Palma, SpainVenue:
Calle Ramón y Cajal, 12, 07011, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
15/10/2026 - 17/10/2026Location:
Palma, SpainVenue:
Calle Ramón y Cajal, 12, 07011, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Tuition fee*:
EUR 2.100.-
Early registration fee*:
EUR 2.000.-
Early registration deadline:
01/05/2026
Disdcount resident fee:
EUR 1.400.-
Total hours:
24
ATF hours (AU, DE, LU, CH):
TBA
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate):
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee
