Dermatology CME

Dermatology for the Non-Dermatologist Special Feature! Color Syllabus With More Than 1,500 Textbook-Like Quality Images Included!
November 16-20, 2009 (8:00am-12:15pm) Location: Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Florida 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 20 CME Credits - ACEP AAFP ACOG	Course #SEMLA-2420091116 Price: $725.00 - $875.00

by Jeffrey Miller, M.D. - Penn State College of Medicine; Associate Professor of Dermatology, Vice-Chair, Department of Dermatology, Hershey, PA and O. Fred Miller, III, M.D. - Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Health System; Associate and Director Emeritus, Department of Dermatology, Danville, PA.

Learning Objectives
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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Following this course, the participant should be able to recognize the various etiologies and pathogens for the more common lesions; identify the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnosis; apply a treatment plan and follow-up procedure that will enable the practicing physician to effectively treat many disorders. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making an appropriate diagnosis and providing effective treatment and referral or follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes.

Since this specialty has few guidelines or evidence-based recommendations, with the exception of acne and the use of biologics, the emphasis will be based on generally accepted standards and consensus, unless otherwise indicated in the specific learning objectives, with a focus on recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and when to refer. Since Dermatologic problems often reveal systemic disorders, and the skin is the largest and most accessible “organ”, this course was designed as a review and update for practicing physicians and is applicable to most specialties.

Day 1 Introduction – Essentials of Dermatology Diagnosis. Common Problems in Office Dermatology. Common Tumors in the Office Setting. Select Principles of Dermatology Therapy.

Day 2 The Sun and the Skin: Photoaging, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Photodermatosis and Sunscreens. Fever and Rash: A Common Sense Approach. Contact Dermatitis. Leg Ulcers and the Principles of Wound Care.

Day 3 Acne: Pathophysiology and Treatment. Approach to Rosacea and the Red Face. Malignant Melanomas, Part I: Melanoma, Birthmarks. Malignant Melanomas, Part II: Nevi, Dysplastic Nevi.

Day 4 The Most Common Dermatology Referrals. Clinical Pearls in Dermatology. Common Causes of Hair Loss in the Primary Care Setting. Evidence-Based Case Studies in Dermatology.

Day 5 Herpes Simplex and Zoster; Lichen Planus. Psoriasis. Pathophysiology and Treatment of Foot Ulcers: Diabetic Ischemic and Neuropathic.“Cases That Have Taught Me a Lesson.”

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Dermatology for the Non-Dermatologist
November 16-20, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Florida

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Day 1

Introduction – Essentials of Dermatology Diagnosis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1.	Approach dermatologic disorders with a consistent and logical method.
2.	Appreciate the role of "color" in the diagnosis of cutaneous lesions.
3.	Explain rationale for the therapy of common disorders.
Common Problems in Office Dermatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Develop a differential diagnosis of common disorders based on lesion morphology and distribution.
2.	Appreciate the many manifestations of cutaneous fungal disease.
3.	Be aware of fungal foot and nail changes and the approach to therapy.
Common Tumors in the Office Setting - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Identify and develop treatment algorithms for common epidermal tumors.
2.	Identify and develop treatment algorithms for common vascular tumors.
3.	Identify and develop treatment algorithms for common subcutaneous tumors.
Select Principles of Dermatology Therapy - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Compare and contrast topical steroids by strength and vehicle.
2.	Define treatment algorithms that are safe and effective using topical steroids.
3.	List common side effects from use of topical steroids.
4.	Compare and contrast a shave biopsy from a punch biopsy through a case based approach.

Day 2

The Sun and the Skin: Photoaging, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Photodermatosis, and Sunscreens - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1.	Identify non-melanoma skin cancers and precancerous lesions and available therapies.
2.	Outline appropriate sun protective measures for patients.
Fever and Rash: A Common Sense Approach - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Identify life-threatening skin conditions present with a fever.
2.	Generate a differential diagnosis for a fever and rash.
3.	Identify a classification scheme for skin diseases associated with fever.
Contact Dermatitis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Describe the complexity of testing for identification of allergies in contact dermatitis.
2.	Identify and treat poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
3.	Recognize common contactants seen in the office setting.
Leg Ulcers and the Principles of Wound Care - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Differentiate and treat leg ulcers based on etiology.
2.	Apply the basic principles of wound care.
3.	Explain the rationale for various wound dressings.

Day 3

Acne: Pathophysiology and Treatment - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1.	Characterize types of acne lesions and appropriate therapy based on pathophysiology.
2.	Differentiate acneiform eruptions from acne vulgaris.
Approach to Rosacea and the Red Face - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Identify Rosacea.
2.	Develop a treatment plan for Rosacea.
3.	Distinguish Rosacea from other causes of the “Red Face.
Malignant Melanomas, Part I: Melanoma, Birthmarks - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Utilize the ABCDE approach to the description of pigmented lesions and features of melanoma.
2.	Describe the biology of melanoma.
3.	Appreciate the surgical approach to melanoma.
Malignant Melanomas, Part II: Nevi, Dysplastic Nevi - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Recognize "dysplastic nevi" and describe the relationship between dysplastic nevi and melanomas.
2.	Develop an approach to examination and follow up of families with dysplastic nevi and melanomas.
3.	Explain to patients the methods of photoprotection and the relationship of the sun to melanomas.”

Day 4

The Most Common Dermatology Referrals - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1.	Identify the most common dermatology referrals.
2.	Develop referral strategies for the common dermatology referrals.
3.	Initiate treatment regimens for the common dermatology referrals.
Clinical Pearls in Dermatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Identify diagnostic and treatment pearls for varied cutaneous disorders encountered in the office.
Common Causes of Hair Loss in the Primary Care Setting - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Develop an objective, simplified approach to hair loss.
2.	Identify the common causes of hair loss.
3.	Identify treatment strategies for the common causes of hair loss.
Evidence-Based Case Studies in Dermatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Identify evidence-based treatment for photo-damaged skin.
2.	Identify evidence-based treatment for common skin diseases, such as: molluscum contagiosum and pityriasis rosea.
3.	Identify the one side effect of isotretinoin therapy that predicts higher risk for future hyperlipidemia.

Day 5

Herpes Simplex and Zoster; Lichen Planus - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1.	Differentiate herpes simplex and herpes zoster based on morphology and distribution of lesions and laboratory testing.
2.	Recognize the varied manifestations and complications of herpes zoster.
3.	Outline an appropriate treatment plan for herpes simplex and herpes zoster.
4.	Appreciate the cutaneous spectrum of lichen planus.
Psoriasis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Appreciate the spectrum of classical and subtle cutaneous changes of psoriasis.
2.	Outline the basic pathophysiology of psoriasis.
3.	Approach topical psoriasis therapy with a basic algorithm.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of Foot Ulcers: Diabetic Ischemic and Neuropathic - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Distinguish between ischemic and neuropathic etiologies of diabetic foot ulcers.
2.	Treat neuropathic ulcers successfully with debridement and weight-off loading.
3.	Explain the rationale for selected footwear in the patient with neuropathy.
“Cases That Have Taught Me a Lesson.” - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
1.	Recognize skin changes that point to specific and varied cutaneous disorders encountered in the office.

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