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 has 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.

This course is being offered in-person only

TARGET AUDIENCE

Dermatologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows, medical students.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Identify the best applications of new topical and systemic therapies for acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. Provide detailed descriptions of side effect profiles to patients
2. Communicate with patients algorithmically in a tiered approach for their specific problem
3. Utilize dermoscopy and other new technologies to diagnose skin lesions and disease
    

ACCREDITATION

CME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The NYU Grossman School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The NYU Grossman School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

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