What is Tele-Derm?
Established in 2004 and funded by the Australian Government (Department of Health and Aged Care), the ACRRM Tele-Derm service is available to all rural doctors and ACRRM members, providing you with access to thousands of education cases, dermatology resources, and practical dermatology advice and education from experienced industry experts, including Dermatologists, a Plastic Surgeon, and a Vascular Surgeon.
Through Tele-Derm you’ll gain the support and confidence to diagnose and treat your patient locally, or to make an appropriate referral, which may reduce waiting times, and will make efficient use of the patient’s need to travel.
Tele-Derm Access
Already enrolled in Tele-Derm?
ACRRM Member and want to enrol in Tele-Derm?
Non-ACRRM Member and want to apply for access to Tele-Derm?
What you'll get through Tele-Derm
Online specialist advice and support for diagnosis, management and treatment within 48 hours
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Continuous upskilling and the opportunity to earn CPD hours
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Why you should enrol in Tele-Derm
Designed to support rural doctors
Tele-Derm is an internationally recognised online service proven to increase rural doctor competence in diagnosis and treatment, meaning you'll save your patients time and money by gaining additional skills and confidence to provide dermatological care closer to home.
Easy-to-use
Available 24/7, you can search the clinical index for similar cases at any time or submit your patient history and images and expect a response within 48 hours from one of ACRRM’s experienced Dermatologists or Surgeons.
Earn CPD hours
All Tele-Derm users can earn CPD hours for participating in the educational content. ACRRM Members will have these hours recorded for them, while non-members can self-record as required.
Are you a non-ACRRM Member looking for an easier way to track and record your CPD hours? Learn more about CPD Home Essential!
Encourages safe and time-efficient practice
Rural specific advice from multiple specialists will help you with appropriate investigations and good decision making, ensuring you have the confidence and resources to provide the best possible care to your patients.
History of Tele-Derm
ACRRM marks 20 years of being a cornerstone of dermatology advice and support for rural and remote doctors. Over 400 real-life cases are submitted to Tele-Derm each year, for round-the-clock responses and informed advice from expert dermatologists, surgeons, and pathologists. With over 5000 Rural Generalists participating in ACRRM’s free Tele-Derm service, it has revolutionised the accessibility of dermatological resources in rural and remote areas across Australia, allowing more patients to be treated locally.
Here you can watch the recording of ACRRM Webinar held on Thursday 27 June 2024 on the cost-of-living crisis and dermatology - presented by Dermatologist Dr Rachael Foster.
Meet the Tele-Derm Specialists
Who can subscribe to Tele-Derm?
This service is free for ACRRM members, and all rural doctors (in MM3 to MM7) can apply for access to the service.
ACRRM Members
Members can enrol and gain immediate access.
Non-Members
Non-members can apply for access.
Check your MMM location
Doctors working in MM3 to MM7 are eligible to enrol in Tele-Derm.