Skin Conditions and Diseases Live Course
Online registration is now closed. On-site registration is available.
Thursday, November 14—Saturday, November 16, 2024
Doubletree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Chances are when patients notice something strange about their skin, they call you first. Build confidence to diagnose and treat common and potentially dangerous skin conditions and diseases found in the wide range of your patient base.
Join us at the relaxing Doubletree Resort by Hilton this fall. Your faculty are family physicians with expertise in dermatology. They understand exactly what education you need, especially if you have limited access to specialists.
All content is evidence based and practice ready, covering such topics as:
- Acne
- Atopic and contact dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Hidradenitis and follicular disorders
- Rashes
- Rosacea
- Hair and nail disorders
- Skin cancers
- Skin infections
- Ulcers and sores
- Steroid treatments
- Hives
- Common surgical procedures
- Coding and billing
- Viral infections
- Pigmentation disorders
Plus! Clinical procedural workshops on
- Dermoscopy
- Skin biopsy and suturing
- Nail procedures
- Advanced suturing
See all topics below.
Member: $1,095
Student or Resident: $825
Other Health Care Professional: $1,095
New Physician: $1,045
Nonmember: $1,425
*Separate registration and fee required to attend a workshop.
| Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
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| 7–7:30 a.m. | Breakfast/Registration |
| 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lectures |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:30–6:15 p.m. | Lectures |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 |
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| 7–7:30 a.m. | Breakfast/Registration |
| 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lectures |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Lectures |
| 3:15–5:15 p.m. | Clinical Procedure Workshops* (separate registration and fee required) |
| Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
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| 7–7:45 a.m. | Breakfast/Registration |
| 7:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lectures |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:30–3:15 p.m. | Lectures |
| 3:15–6:15 p.m. | Clinical Procedure Workshops* (separate registration and fee required) |
Schedule is subject to change.
*Separate registration and fee required to attend a clinical procedure workshop.
Separate registration and fee are required to attend a session.
Friday, November 15
3:15–5:15 p.m. MT
Hands-on Skin Biopsy and Suturing – Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP, Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP, EJ Mayeaux, MD, FAAFP, Daniel L. Stulberg, MD, FAAFP, Catherine Kowalewski, DO and Mengyi Zha,MD, FAAFP
Separate registration and fee required.
$180
Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Choose preferred suturing methods for wound closure.
- Perform local anesthesia with minimal pain and maximum effectiveness for patients.
- Evaluate options for skin biopsy, including shave punch, and excisional biopsies.
- Compare appropriate biopsy selections for skin lesions depending upon the type of lesion and its expected depth.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing shave, punch, and excisional biopsies.
Saturday, November 16
Nail Procedures: Best Practice and Updates – EJ Mayeaux, MD, FAAFP
3:15–5:15 p.m. MT
Separate registration and fee required.
$180
Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate common methods used for nail bed surgery and repair.
- Illustrate the steps used to treat ingrown nails and nail abnormalities.
- Prepare assessment and treatment plans for different patient populations who may require various nail procedures.
Dermoscopy – Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP; Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
3:15–6:15 p.m. MT
Separate registration and fee required.
$270
Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Integrate the two-step algorithm with dermoscopic examination of skin lesions to determine the need for a biopsy.
- Evaluate different skin lesions using dermoscopy to identify patterns of skin cancer.
- Explain the application of the three types of dermoscopic techniques:
- classic or standard contact
- polarized contact
- polarized non-contact.
- Utilize dermoscopy to differentiate benign nevi from melanoma.
Advanced Suturing Techniques – Daniel L. Stulberg, MD, FAAFP; Catherine Kowalewski, DO; Mengyi Zha, MD, FAAFP
3:15–6:15 p.m. MT
Separate registration and fee required.
$270
Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of advanced suturing techniques.
- Utilize different surgical materials, which may include appropriate wound closure materials or surgical instruments.
- Compare routes of administration for anesthesia needs.
Activity Course Director:
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Catherine Kowalewski, DO
Daniel L. Stulberg, MD, FAAFP
EJ Mayeaux, MD, FAAFP
Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Mengyi Zha, MD, FAAFP
Topics are subject to change.
- Acne + Case Studies
- Actinic Keratosis and Skin Cancer Prevention
- Alopecia
- Bacterial Skin Infections
- Coding, Billing, and Value Based Payment
- Common Surgical Procedures
- Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing
- Cutaneious Viral Infections
- Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease
- Dermoscopy Introduction
- Disorders of Pigmentation
- Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis + Case Studies
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Hidradenitis and Follicular Disorders
- Lichen Planus and Bullous diseases
- Nail Disorders
- Nevi and Melanoma + Case Studies
- Psoriasis + Case Studies
- Rosacea
- Seborrhea
- Skin Manifestations of STIs and HIV
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma/Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Terminology of Skin Disorders
- This Itch is Driving Me Crazy (with Infestations)
- Topical and Intralesional Steroids
- Urticaria and Drug Eruptions
- Wound Care, Skin Ulcers, and Pressure Sores
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Improve adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines in practice.
- Develop plans to assess and treat acute and chronic dermatologic conditions.
- Demonstrate technique and skills from hands-on procedural sessions.
- Recognize when to refer to or consult with other specialists to provide optimal patient care.
The following hotel is available for accommodations during the course. Making reservations early is encouraged.
Doubletree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale
5401 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: 1-888-446-6677
Rate: $239 Single/Double Occupancy
+ $25 discounted resort fee per room, per night
+ current tax rate
Accommodation Cutoff: October 22, 2024
Reservations Include:
- Access to the fitness center
- Internet access in guest rooms
- Complimentary self-parking
The AAFP has reviewed Skin Conditions and Diseases and deemed it acceptable for up to 26.75 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 11/14/2024 to 11/16/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 26.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
Following this CME activity, participants will have the opportunity to earn an additional two Prescribed credits for participation in each Translation to Practice® exercise. Information on Translation to Practice® will be shared within the activity.