Lecture objectives: The ability to run a medical practice as a business is just as important as providing excellent patient care The importance of physician/patient relationships and the effect of same on possible litigation A medical malpractice lawsuit is not the end of the world, but will require time and dedication to prepare for deposition … Read More
Lecture objectives: Common skin cancers Common rashes Hair conditions
Lecture objectives: Briefly review clinical presentations; evaluation and workup; and treatment options for autoimmune dermatologic conditions Discuss common pitfalls in evaluation and management of autoimmune dermatologic conditions Emphasize important board relevant information for dermatology residents
Lecture objectives: Describe cutaneous paradoxical reactions (CtPRs) that have been reported during biologic therapy Summarize pathogenic mechanisms proposed to explain CtPRs Discuss the management/therapeutic options for CtPRs
Lecture objectives: Illustrate epidemiology of skin disease in patients of color Review common disorders in patients of color: including acne, hyperpigmentation, etc. Discuss and review treatment options for patients of color with skin disease
Lecture objectives: Obstacles to access to dermatological services in sub Saharan Africa Decreased diagnostic services in sub Saharan Africa Multi-disciplinary factors impacting dermatologic diseases in sub Saharan Africa
Lecture objectives: Become familiar with how to patch test with various methods as a diagnostic tool for allergic contact dermatitis Recognize the clinical presentation of allergic contact dermatitis Understand how to use patch testing and contact dermatitis resources in helping patients recognize, avoid, and substitute for their relevant allergens Recognize the various common allergens in … Read More
Lecture objectives: Attendees will learn to correctly diagnose certain unusual presentations of dermatologic disease Attendees will learn to recognize and treat certain dermatologic conditions that are secondary manifestations of systemic disease Attendees will learn certain on and off label use of systemic treatments available for dermatologic diseases that have been reported in literature
Lecture objectives: Increase clinician’s awareness of subtle findings in common lesions Recognize and identify certain patterns that can assist in formulating a diagnosis Improve ability to combine histological and clinical information to render a diagnosis Gain a better understanding of skin biopsy techniques including helpful guidelines on choosing the best lesion(s) for biopsy and adapting … Read More