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Massachusetts General Hospital Dermatology Case Conference Lecture Series

Course Open/Close: Nov 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2027

In response to the high demand of requests for Dermatology education and lectures from our generalist colleagues, the faculty of the MGH Dermatology Department provide a weekly interactive case conference for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants on the basic triage and management of common conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails.

Available Credits: 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 18.50 Nursing Contact Hours 18.50 Participation Register For This Course

Course Details

In response to the high demand of requests for Dermatology education and lectures from our generalist colleagues, the faculty of the MGH Dermatology Department provide an interactive case conference for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants on the basic triage and management of common conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.

We will cover hot topics such as updates in skin cancer, eczema and psoriasis, pediatric dermatology, contact allergies, urgent and emergent dermatologic conditions, hair disorders, cosmetics, and telemedicine. Participants in this course will be given the tools to interface more efficiently with dermatologists and manage basic dermatologic problems for their patients. They can also bring their cases and questions on skin conditions affecting their practice and receive guidance.

CE Information

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Course Release Schedule 

Section 1 | Lectures 1-5: Available On-Demand Now!

Section 2 | Lectures 6-10: Available On-Demand Now!

Section 3 | Lectures 11-15: Available On-Demand Now!

Section 4 | Lectures 16-20: Available On-Demand Now!

Pricing

We are excited to offer a discount when you register for the complete series!

Physicians and Doctoral-level Professionals:
Regular Registration: $950

Other Professionals:
Regular Registration: $750
Students/Residents/Fellows: $100.00

A La Carte: 1 Lecture
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per lecture

All registrants: $75.00

NOTE: If you would like to purchase a la carte and not the full series, go to the Register tab and click the checkbox to the right of the lecture title(s), then and click "ENROLL."

If you purchase the bundled series, the discount will appear in your shopping cart.

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Cancellation Policy

A refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee will be issued for refund requests received by February 16, 2022.  No refunds will be issued for refund requests made after February 16, 2022. Payments made may not be applied to future conferences or other educational activities. There are no exceptions to these policies.

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Course Summary

Available Credits:18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 18.50 Nursing Contact Hours 18.50 Participation
Course Topic:Dermatology
Course Format:On-Demand Course
Target Audience:

This lecture series is intended for Physicians of all specialties, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, and Social Workers

Course Opens: Nov 2, 2022
Course Closes: Jan 31, 2027
Cost: $950.00

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to

  • Describe and identify skin lesions properly so that they can more effectively consult dermatologists.
  • Identify basic dermatology problems, both the common and the acute/dangerous that are emergencies.
  • Manage basic dermatology problems in their own practices and know when to refer to a specialist.
  • Discuss environmental and genetic risk factors for the most common type of skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma).
  • Discuss treatment options for skin cancer, including topical treatments, light-based treatment, destructive and surgical modalities (including Mohs surgery)Provide a user-friendly algorithm to help skin cancer triaging.
  • Identify to properly diagnose common hair loss conditions and avoid misdiagnoses.
  • Develop a standardized approach to hair loss evaluation and work up.
  • Recognize signs of "hair emergencies" that require prompt referral to dermatology.
  • Identify the therapeutic options for treating common hair loss conditions.
  • Recognize the significant impact that hair loss has on patients.
  • Analyze new treatments for hair loss disorders.
  • Identify diagnosis and assessment of skin lesions in diverse skin types.
  • Demonstrate cultural competency in dermatology.
  • Identify basic dermatology problems, both the common and the acute/dangerous that are emergencies in patients of all skin types.
  • Manage basic dermatology problems in your own practice in a culturally competent way and know when to refer to a specialist.
Register For This Course

We have a dedicated staff member who is available by phone 5 days per week between 8 am and 5 pm by calling 866-644-7792 or email at mghcme@mgh.harvard.edu. All inquiries will be dealt with in a timely  (within one business day) and professional manner. Requests for credits or refunds will be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Professional and Public Education, Massachusetts General Hospital. Please refer to our cancellation policy for additional information.”