April 20-22nd, 2012
Course Venue:
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. A limited block of rooms at significantly discounted group rate (from $279 per night) available through online registration. This 5 star resort is conveniently located 35 minutes drive time from Phoenix International Airport and 4 hours from Grand Canyon.
For more information, please call 1-888-421-1442 or send an email at info@dermpedia.org
Faculty:
Course Objectives:
The objective of Dermpedia Courses is to provide the most comprehensive in-depth updates on selected topics pertinent to everyday practice of skin pathology and dermatology.
This year’s Course will provide a brief Update on Melanoma and Melanocytic Proliferations which will focus on new molecular technologies and markers likely to revolutionize diagnostic practice and key differential diagnoses important to routine practice of dermatopathology.
The major part of the Course will be devoted to review of Critical and Urgent Diagnoses (Dermatopathology in a Hospital Setting). This module will review medical entities where skin biopsy plays a significant role with primary objective to review salient features enabling accurate diagnosis. This module will focus on entities and problems likely to be encountered by general pathologists and dermatopathologists practicing in a hospital setting.
Finally, we will present the most Comprehensive Course on Alopecia ever attempted. The objective of the Alopecia module will be to discuss all critical differential diagnoses involving alopecia. This module may also be of interest to dermatopathologists taking care of alopecia patients.The primary target audiences for the Course are practicing dermatopathologists, pathologists and dermatologists utilizing skin biopsy in their practice.
Participants will be encouraged to submit their own cases for discussion on Dermpedia website.
Topics:
1- Mini Update on Melanoma and Melanocytic Proliferations:
2- Critical and Urgent Diagnoses (Dermatopathology in a Hospital Setting)
a/ Dermatopathology of a Cancer Patient
b/ Vasculitis and Related Conditions
c/ Dermatopathology of Serious Medical Conditions and Infections
d/ Drug Eruptions
e/ Diagnostic Pitfalls: Critical Diagnoses Missed or Almost Missed
3- Comprehensive Course on Alopecia
DAILY AGENDA:
Friday, 4/20/2012
Saturday, 4/21/2012
Sunday, 4/22/2012
Tuition:
Physician Attendee Entire 3-Day Course including Alopecia Course: $975.
Physician Attendee Alopecia Course ONLY: $450.
Physician in Training Entire 3-Day Course including Alopecia Course: $595.
Physician in Training Alopecia Course ONLY: $250.
Physicians in Training Discount: We set aside a limited number of significantly discounted) admissions for physicians in training (residents and fellows). These admissions will be sold on the first-come, first-served basis. In order to qualify for the discounted fee of $595 you need to present a proof of being in training at the registration
To receive the discount you have to register as "physician in training" and enter "physician in training" code during registration.
Refund/cancellation policy
A refund will be issued if requested on or before Wednesday, March 24th. Refunds are issued in the full amount, less a $50.00 registration processing fee. Substitutions are always welcome. Refunds will not be issued after the specified date. All refunds must be requested in writing.
CME Credits:
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of dermatopathologists, pathologists, dermatologists and other health care professionals who incorporate dermatopathology consultations or procedures in their practice.
The program was approved by Community Medical Centers, Fresno, CA. Community Medical Centers is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Community Medical Centers takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Community Medical Centers designates this live activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education. Support given by educational funding from Dermatopathology Consultations LLC..
Faculty disclosures are pending and any relevant disclosures will be listed.
American Board of Pathology Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs):
Community Medical Centers has been approved by the American Board of Pathology to provide Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs). SAMs are a specific form of Category 1 CME required by the ABP as part of its Maintenance of Certification Program. A self-assessment post-test -- with defined acceptable performance and performance and timely feedback will be available and is required to obtain SAMs credit. At least 10 SAMs will be awarded.
Exhibitors:
To preserve the ambience of the Course only a limited number of exhibitors will be allowed to present their services or products at the Course. Each exhibiting company will be provided with one 6 feet x 30 inches (or 16 inches if requested) table and free power outlet. The tables may be located in the breakout/coffee room allowing ample opportunity to interact with the participants and faculty. The room is located between the lecture room and the open patio and will be the social center of the Course.
The exhibitor's fee ($1600 ) includes registration, participation in an official Course dinner and coffee breaks for 2 representatives. The exhibitors are eligible for all the resort discounts available to the students. The exhibitors will be asked to set up their displays on Friday 4/20/2012 from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. They can be taken down Sunday by 4pm. The exhibitors are responsible for all the costs of set up and transportation. The floor hours are Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
In order to apply, please send an email to dermpediacourse@dermpedia.org and specify:
Sessions for this Event
Update on Melanoma and Melanocytic Proliferations:
Critical and Urgent Diagnosis (Dermatopathology in a Hospital Setting)
Comprehensive Course on Alopecia: