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Attendees at the 2026 NIDIskin Conference (May 15–16, 2026) will have the opportunity to sit for the Basic Competency in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) exam. This certification is designed to assess knowledge of RCM methodology, interpretation of skin structures, and the diagnosis of commonly encountered skin lesions.
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NIDIskin Spring Symposium XI (In-Person May 15-16, 2026)

NIDIskin Spring Symposium XI - Online Zoom Meeting

Attend this live Zoom event to explore the latest in skin diagnostics and earn certification in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM). Connect with experts, learn cutting-edge techniques, and advance your skills—online from anywhere.
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Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Course (Online)

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RCM Chapter 1: Introduction to Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

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Attendees at the 2026 NIDIskin Conference (May 15–16, 2026) will have the opportunity to sit for the Basic Competency in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) exam. This certification is designed to assess knowledge of RCM methodology, interpretation of skin structures, and the diagnosis of commonly encountered skin lesions.

The certification process consists of a two-part exam, which will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 4:00 PM, following the conclusion of the scientific sessions:

  • Written Exam – Covers fundamental knowledge of RCM methodology, interpretation of skin structures, and the diagnosis of common skin lesions.
  • Oral Examination – Candidates who pass the written portion will be assessed by Babar Rao or Giovanni Pellacani to evaluate their competency in key areas of RCM.

Eligibility: Only residents, post-residency fellows, and fully trained dermatologists and pathologists are eligible to participate.

Fees: For this inaugural opportunity, fully trained dermatologists and pathologists will be required to pay a one-time $500 fee, while residents and fellows will not be required to pay a fee.

Certification Requirements: To be eligible for the certification course offered following the conference, please note the following requirements:

  • In-Person Attendance is Required: Virtual attendees do not qualify for certification and will not be eligible to receive a certificate.
  • Complete All Four RCM Bootcamp Courses: You must attend all four RCM Bootcamp courses in their entirety. Partial completion does not fulfill the certification requirement.

The NIDI Teaching Portal will be available from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM Eastern Time (New York) on weekdays only.

Click on the stack of squares on the leftmost part of the screen to open up confocal block and stack images.

Use your mouse or the plus (+) and minus (-) signs on the bottom right-hand corner to zoom in and out of images.

After viewing the images, scroll down to answer the quiz.