Master the Art and Science of Dermoscopy
A modern, self-paced online dermoscopy academy focused on visual learning and clinical confidence — built by a consultant dermatologist to improve patient care.
DM Dermoscopy Academy teaches clinicians to see differently.
Essential Dermoscopy: Core Skills for Clinical Practice is launching soon!
Why DM Dermoscopy Academy?
Most clinicians receive only limited formal training in dermoscopy.
Learning often happens through occasional courses, textbooks or busy clinics, making it difficult to build real confidence in pattern recognition.
DM Dermoscopy Academy was created to change that.
Built around real clinical cases, interactive learning and a structured visual approach, the academy is designed to help clinicians develop practical dermoscopy skills that translate directly into everyday practice.
Consultant-led
Learn from an experienced dermatologist working daily in skin lesion diagnosis.
Designed for busy clinicians
Study at your own pace around clinics and professional commitments.
Practical first
Focus on recognising lesions you encounter every day—not simply reading about them.
Inclusive Image Database
Thoughtfully curated dermoscopic images across diverse skin tones and age groups.
Meet Dr Dalila Malek
Dr Dalila Malek is a UK board-certified Consultant Dermatologist with a special interest in dermoscopy and skin cancer diagnosis. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2005, and after early training in general practice — where she first fell in love with dermatology — she went on to specialise, eventually founding DM Dermatology Clinic in 2023.
For over a decade, Dr Malek has worked in a region with a high incidence of skin cancer, using dermoscopy daily in clinical practice and developing a particular strength in pattern recognition — one she has verified through repeated audits comparing her dermoscopic impressions against final histopathology outcomes.
Alongside her NHS and private practice, she has spent years teaching dermoscopy informally and formally to fellow dermatologists, GPs, and trainees — consistently finding that her clear, methodical approach helps clinicians build confidence quickly.
Credentials & Affiliations
Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
UK Board Certification (CESR)
Member, British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)
Member, International Dermoscopy Society (IDS)
Member, British Society for Skin Care in Immunosuppressed Individuals (BSSCII)
Member, British Medical Laser Association (BMLA)
Member, European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV)
What other professionals are saying
’Dr Malek's approach to teaching Dermoscopy is clear, practical, and directly applicable to clinical practice. I would highly recommend her teaching. She has a fantastic ability to simplify what can initially feel quite complex, helping to build confidence when assessing lesions and deciding which patients require an urgent two-week-wait referral and which can be safely reassured’’
— Dr. Adekemi Coker GP Trainer & Partner
"Differentiating melanoma from benign pigmented lesions was the most useful part of her teaching. It changed my approach dramatically, making me much better organised and clear about what I am looking for under the dermatoscope. I would definitely recommend it to another clinician."
— Dr. Mohammed Moursi Dermatologist
‘’…Very clear , structured and engaging way of explaining…I was really impressed by her approach. She was able to create a positive and approachable learning environment, making it easy to engage and build confidence’’.
— Dr. Pratima Gupta Salaried GP
Learn Dermoscopy Differently
Instead of memorising hundreds of diagnoses...
Learn to recognise patterns.
The academy teaches dermoscopy as a visual language.
Every lesson builds your ability to identify meaningful structures, understand why they matter, and connect what you see with clinical reasoning.
This pattern-recognition approach helps make dermoscopy more intuitive, more memorable and easier to apply in busy clinics.
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Train your eye to recognise clinically meaningful dermoscopic structures.
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Carefully selected authentic dermoscopic images from everyday clinical practice.
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Case discussions, quizzes and visual activities designed to reinforce learning.
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Content grounded in current literature and supported by referenced clinical evidence.
What makes this course different?
Behind every diagnosis lies a visual pattern.
At DM Dermoscopy Academy you'll learn to appreciate the symmetry, structures and subtle details that make dermoscopy one of the most fascinating areas of clinical medicine.
“There is art in dermoscopy”
— Dr Dalila Malek
Ready to fall in love with dermoscopy?
Join our priority list and get early access and exclusive launch pricing!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Any clinician who examines skin lesions — dermatologists, GPs, plastic and maxillofacial surgeons, and dermatology nurses — at any stage from beginner to those wanting a structured refresher.
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No. The course is built methodically from first principles, so it works whether you're starting from scratch or consolidating existing skills.
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Yes — it's fully on-demand and designed to be worked through flexibly, in short sessions between clinics.
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We are in the process of securing formal CPD accreditation.
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Yes, the course and platform are designed to work well on both mobile and desktop.
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