or Dermatology, or the American Osteopathic Boards of Pathology or Dermatology, in the United Kingdom dermatopathologist are certified by the Royal College of Pathologist, and in the rest of the world by the International Board of Dermatopathology. Trainees then obtain subspecialty certification (termed "special competence") or Diploma in dermatopathology by written examination. Since 2003, the International Board of Dermatopathology (IBDP)—headquartered in Graz, Austria—also has certified candidates from countries around the world. This is done by IBDP review of applicants' professional qualifications, and a written and practical examination that is given in Europe each year. In the United States, dermatopathology is practiced in a variety of settings. Some biopsies are interpreted by the dermatologists who obtained them, some are sent to pathology laboratories and interpreted either by general pathologists or dermatopathologists, while others are interpreted at specialized dermatopathology laboratories. Only a few of the latter exist outside of the United States. See also List of skin diseases Pathology Anatomical pathology Surgical pathology Dermatology Skin disease Skin lesion References External links American Society of Dermatopathology web site International Board of Dermatopathology web site International Society of Dermatopathology web site The Johns Hopkins University DermAtlas Omni's dermatopathology links Atlases - High Resolution Dermatopathology Images web site DermPedia web site Anatomical pathology