Description:

Presenters

Pedram Gerami, MD (Course Director)
Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Pediatrics
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

Mary C. Martini, MD
Division Director, Dermatology
Allegheny Health Network 

This half-day program is designed to give attendees an overview of dermoscopy and common dermoscopic patterns. The target audience for this educational activity is geared toward practicing clinicians, trainees, medical students, nurses and physician assistants interested in dermoscopy.

As such the educational needs and objectives of the program are to allow attendees to be able to:

1. Recognize common dermoscopic structures seen in early cases of melanoma.
2. Identify patterns of benign nevi including common nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, and acral nevi.
3. Identify dermoscopic patterns of basal cell, squamous cell, actinic keratosis, dermatofibromas, and common adnexal tumors.

This educational activity has been approved for 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Course Overview

This one day course is designed to give attendees an overview of dermoscopy and common dermoscopic patterns to help them better identify and better diagnose benign and malignant melanocytic neoplasms.

Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for attendings, residents, medical students, nurses, and physician assistants interested in dermoscopy.

Accreditation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.