Practical skin cancer education for GPs and GP registrars.
Supporting better skin cancer care on the Mornington Peninsula
MP Skin Education has been established to provide practical learning opportunities for GPs and GP registrars who are interested in developing their skills in skin cancer diagnosis, dermoscopy and procedural management.
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Practical Workshops
The program will include small-group practical workshops, clinical observerships and other educational opportunities designed to provide useful, hands-on learning that can be applied in everyday general practice and may include:
- Punch biopsies
- Shave biopsies
- Elliptical excisions
- Choosing the appropriate biopsy technique
- Common procedural pitfalls and troubleshooting
- Dermoscopy and recognising suspicious lesions
- Skin cancer diagnosis and management
- Practical approaches to common skin lesions
Workshops will be designed to be practical and interactive, with an emphasis on techniques, decision-making and real-world clinical scenarios.
GPs and GP registrars who are interested in gaining further insight into the assessment and management of skin cancer are welcome to register their interest in a clinical observership at MP Skin Check.
Observerships provide an opportunity to see skin cancer consultations and procedures in a real clinical setting and gain insight into how lesions are assessed, investigated and managed.
Observerships are informal and are subject to patient consent, clinic availability and appropriate clinical circumstances. They are intended to complement existing GP training and provide practical exposure to the day-to-day management of skin cancer.
Supporting improved skin cancer care in general practice
Skin cancer is frequently encountered in general practice, and having confidence in:
- Assessing suspicious lesions
- Selecting appropriate investigations and;
- Understanding when referral is appropriate
These skills can potentially make a valuable difference to early skin cancer diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
MP Skin Education aims to create opportunities for GPs and GP registrars to learn from clinical experience, discuss challenging cases and develop practical skills in a supportive environment.
Skin Cancer Education by Dr Hamish McLachlan
Dr Hamish McLachlan is the Practice Director at MP Skin Check in Mount Martha, a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
Alongside his clinical work in skin cancer medicine, Hamish teaches for the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. He brings this clinical and teaching experience to general practitioners and registrars, explaining medical information in clear, accessible language.
Dr Hamish McLachlan
FRACGP, MBSS (Hons), BSc, DCH
Enquire about skin cancer education sessions for GP’s and GP Registrars
If you are a GP or GP registrar and would like to find out more about upcoming skin cancer workshops or observerships:
Call us or complete the email form below. Our team will be in touch to discuss suitable topics and availability.
Our general practitioners have advanced training in skin cancer medicine, with qualifications from the
Skin Cancer College of Australasia or HealthCert Education.
