Dermatology for the Primary Care Provider

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This activity is designed for primary care physicians, advanced care providers and nurses who want to update their understanding and treatment of skin diseases.

• 7 a.m. | Industry-Sponsored Symposium (not for CME credit)
  Multidisciplinary Management of Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC) and Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
  John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD
  Founding Director of the Melanoma & Cutaneous
  Oncology Program at the Lynn Cancer Institute
  Delray Beach, FL

  Topics of discussion at this event include

  • An FDA-approved systemic treatment option.
  • The important role of multidisciplinary consultation in the management of advanced CSCC and advanced BCC.
  • Updated results and case studies from a prospective clinical study in advanced CSCC patients.
  • Updated results and case studies from a prospective clinical study in advanced BCC patients.
• 7:45 a.m. | Check-In/Visit Exhibits/Breakfast
  Morning Moderator: Matthew Helm, MD
  
• 8:15 a.m. | Principles of Diagnosis and Therapy
  James Marks Jr., MD

  Objectives

  • Describe morphology of cutaneous lesions.
  • Enhance prescription of topical medicines.
• 8:35 a.m. | Psoriasis for the Primary Care Provider
  Sara Ferguson, MD

  Objectives

  • Explain clinical features of psoriasis.
  • Discuss common comorbidities of psoriasis.
  • Review treatment algorithms.
• 8:55 a.m. | Update on Acne 2023
  Diane Thiboutot, MD

  Objectives

  • Review combination treatments for acne and their mechanisms of action.
  • List guidelines for treatment of acne and options to limit antibiotic use.
  • Recognize simple cost-effective regimens for acne.
  • Compare options to treat persistent acne in adult women using hormonal therapies.
• 9:15 a.m. | Skin of Color Dermatology 101 for the Primary Care Provider
  L. Claire Hollins, MD

  Objectives

  • Review the important aspects of treating skin of color patients.
  • Discuss common diagnoses in skin of color patients.
• 9:35 a.m. | Question and Answer
• 9:45 a.m. | Break/Visit Exhibits
• 10:15 a.m. | Lumps and Bumps Pediatric Dermatology
  Andrea Zaenglein, MD

  Objectives

  • Identify what needs to be imaged.
  • Discuss treatment options.
• 10:35 a.m. | An Update on Vascular Anomalies in Children
  Andrea Zaenglein, MD

  Objectives

  • Review vascular lesions classification updates and importance of using up-to-date terminology.
  • Define when to refer infantile hemangiomas.
  • Discuss current management of vascular lesions in children.
• 10:55 a.m. | Top Five Telederm Consults That Every Primary Care Clinician Should Know
  Jeffrey Miller, MD, MBA

  Objectives

  • Identify based on morphology the top five diagnoses.
  • Implement treatment plans for three of the top five diagnoses.
• 11:15 a.m. | Dermatitis for the Primary Care Provider
  Alexandra Flamm, MD

  Objectives

  • Identify the different types of dermatitis and distinguish between their main features.
  • Choose appropriate treatments for differing types of dermatitis.
• 11:35 a.m. | Question and Answer
• 11:55 a.m. | Visit Exhibits/Lunch
  Afternoon Moderator: Leesha Helm, MD
  
• 1 p.m. | Modern Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
  Joslyn Sciacca Kirby, MD, MEd, MS

  Objectives

  • Recognize clinical manifestations of HS.
  • Describe HS pathogenesis.
  • Compare and contrast first-line treatment approaches.
• 1:20 p.m. | Spotting the Skin Cancer
  Kimberly Ken, MD

  Objectives

  • Identify the three most common types of skin cancer.
  • Explain the main treatment modalities for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
• 1:40 p.m. | Dermoscopy for the Primary Care Provider
  Ami Greene, MD

  Objectives

  • Discuss dermoscopic criteria for three common benign lesions: seborrheic keratosis, dermatofibroma and cherry angioma.
  • Recognize dermoscopic criteria of lesions requiring a biopsy.
• 2 p.m. | How To Perform a Skin Biopsy To Make Your Dermatopathologist Happy
  Matthew Helm, MD

  Objectives

  • Describe what type of biopsy is appropriate in what circumstances.
  • Explain how to fill out requisition to help dermatopathologists give an appropriate diagnosis.
• 2:20 p.m. | Question and Answer
• 2:40 p.m. | Break/Visit Exhibits
• 3 p.m. | Procedural Skills and Dermoscopy Workshop
  Ami Greene, MD
  Matthew Helm, MD
  Kimberly Ken, MD
  Dermatology Residents

  Objectives

  • Review the fundamentals of dermoscopy and the dermatoscope.
  • Practice suturing techniques.
  • Discuss what procedure is appropriate in what circumstances.
• 4:30 p.m. | Adjournment

Sara Ferguson, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Alexandra Flamm, MD
Assistant Professor
Residency Program Director
Department of Dermatology
NYU Langone Health

Brian Green, DO, FAAD
Pediatric Dermatologist
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Ami Greene, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Matthew Helm, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

L. Claire Hollins, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Kimberly Ken, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

James Marks Jr., MD
Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Jeffrey Miller, MD, MBA
Professor and Chair of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Joslyn Sciacca Kirby, MD, MEd, MS
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Diane Thiboutot, MD
Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Andrea Zaenglein, MD
Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

AMA

Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses Using AMA Credit

Nurses will receive a certificate from Penn State College of Medicine verifying their participation in 6.25 hours of approved continuing medical education. Continuing education activities which are approved by accredited institutions of higher education and that are relevant to patient care or professional nursing meet the requirements of mandatory continuing education for registered nurses in Pennsylvania, as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing recommends that nurses retain their certificates for a period of at least five years. Additional information is available through the State Board of Nursing.

These credits meet the criteria set by the ANCC, American Nurses Credentialing Center as contact hours that are acceptable for renewal certification. Additional information is available through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The fee is $150 for in-person and $100 for online per person and includes the cost of instruction, online handout materials and all listed meals.

Payment is required at the time of registration. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ContinuingEd@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

No fee for Penn State Health Dermatology staff, Penn State College of Medicine Dermatology, Family and Community Medicine and Internal Medicine residents and Penn State College of Medicine students.

Registrations received after Friday, Sept. 22, will incur a $25 late fee.

Cancellations received after Friday, Sept. 15, will be assessed a $25 processing fee.

No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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