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Dermatology Bootcamp

Registration Opens: Aug 9, 2020Course Closes: Jan 1, 2023

A crash course in dermatology about the skin, hair, and nails for healthcare professionals of all backgrounds.

Available Credits: 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 16.00 Nursing Contact Hours 16.00 Social Workers 16.00 Participation Register For This Course

Course Details

Virtual!  

 

A crash course in dermatology about the skin, hair, and nails for healthcare professionals of all backgrounds.

In response to the high demand of requests for Dermatology education and lectures from our colleagues, the faculty of the MGH Dermatology Department will provide a 2 day crash course 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 taught the tools to interface more efficiently with dermatologists and manage basic dermatologic problems for their patients.

Conference will be held in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Pricing

MDs/Doctoral-Level Professionals/Healthcare Professionals
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before February 8, 2021): $550
Early Bird Registration (on or before March 1, 2021): $599
Regular Registration (after March 1, 2021): $650

Other Professionals
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before February 8, 2021): $450
Early Bird Registration (on or before March 1, 2021): $499
Regular Registration (after March 1, 2021): $550

Students and Residents
This rate is not eligible for further discounts.
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before February 8, 2021): $100
Early Bird Registration (on or before March 1, 2021): $150
Regular Registration (after March 1, 2021):  $200

Cancellation Policy

A refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee will be issued for refund requests received by February 9, 2021. No refunds will be issued for refund requests made after February 9, 2021. Payments made may not be applied to future conferences or other educational activities.  There are no exceptions to these policies.

***The deeply discounted Super Early Bird Registration rate is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE and will not be refunded under any circumstances.

E-Syllabus

We provide all attendees with completely free access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format prior to the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative and helps keep costs lower for all attendees. The e-syllabus will be available for 30 days after the conference. 

Course Summary

Available Credits:16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 16.00 Nursing Contact Hours 16.00 Social Workers 16.00 Participation
Target Audience:

Physicians of All Specialties, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, and Social Workers

Registration Opens: Aug 9, 2020
Course Closes: Jan 1, 2023
Cost: $650.00

Learning Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should 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 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.”