OVERVIEW

Dermatology is a rapidly evolving specialty, with new advances in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology made every year. New medications and treatment modalities for both common and uncommon dermatological disease have been released or will be in the next few years, that will change the treatment indications for these conditions. In addition, older medications may still play a role in treating these conditions and how they should be properly incorporated is vital for optimizing patient outcomes. This two-day program will educate practitioners with an interest in the care of persons with skin disorders including dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, other specialists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and residents in dermatology with current therapeutic options and treatment guidelines as taught by an experienced faculty. It will focus on newly emerging clinically applicable knowledge-ranging from new guidelines to recognition of best approaches to management of patients in order to receive the best quality of care/outcomes for patients suffering from both common and uncommon dermatologic conditions, including clinical needs for understanding hair disorders, melanoma, and other cancers.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Dermatologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After participating in this activity, clinicians should be able to: