Dermatology Essentials for Primary Care

St. Louis Park, MN US

May 17, 2024

The dermatology department and residency is hosting a 1-day conference aimed at covering dermatology topics pertinent to primary care physicians. Topics covered include those diagnoses or differentials frequently encountered by primary care, therapeutic regimens and newer medications to know about within the realm of dermatology, "hot topics" in the area of dermatology and faculty panels to address questions/cases.

Target Audience

Primary care physicians and physician extenders in family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics.

Learning Objectives

Following this learning activity, participants will be able to:

Identify common dermatologic conditions and differentials
Apply strategies to conduct a basic therapeutic regimen for common skin conditions
Discuss when to refer a patient to dermatology

Course summary

Available credit:

6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
6.50 Attendance
This program is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing’s requirements. It is the responsibility of each nurse to determine if the program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification in their discipline.

Course opens:

12/11/2023

Course expires:

06/17/2024

Event starts:

05/17/2024 - 7:30am CDT

Event ends:

05/17/2024 - 4:00pm CDT

Cost:

$250.00

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Friday, May 17th, 2024

7:50 a.m.	Welcome and announcements
8:00	Principles of Skin Cancer Screening Lauren Van Hove, MD
8:20	Dermoscopy Basics Linda Deda, MD
8:40	Biopsy Techniques and Tips for Pre-procedural Photographs Lauren Cutler, MD
9:00	Actinic Keratosis and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Management in Primary Care Hakeem Yousef, MD
9:20	Sun Protection Lauren Van Hove
9:40	Q&A
9:50	Break
10:05	Prescribing Topical Steroids Megan O’Connor, MD
10:25	Atopic Dermatitis Linda Deda, MD
10:45	Diaper Rashes Ashley Merten, MD, FAAD
11:05	Pediatric Dermatology Hot Topics Megan Oconnor, MD
11:25	Q&A
11:35	Lunch
12:35 p.m.	Kodachromes Hakeem Yousef, MD
12:55	Approach to Hair Loss Lauren Cutler, MD
1:15	Urticaria Kim Arrington, MD
1:35	Acne Laura Furda, MD
1:55	Q&A
2:05	Break
2:20	Disorders of Pigmentation Kim Arrington, MD
2:40	Fungal Infections of the Skin and Nails Sara Hylwa, MD, FAAD
3:00	Warts Cathy Newman, MD, FAAD
3:20	Ask the Experts Panel
3:40	Adjourn

Try these routes to get some steps in during the breaks:
Indoor Walking Map
Outdoor Walking Map

Naegele Auditorium - Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center

3800 Park Nicollet Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

United States

Directions and parking

Take Highway 100 to Excelsior Blvd.; east to Park Nicollet Blvd. (behind McDonalds; across from Miracle Mile Shopping Center); turn left into the clinic campus and follow signs to the free patient and visitor parking ramp or valet. Handicapped parking is available on each level of the ramp and noted surface lots near building entrances. Please park on the upper levels of the ramp to allow priority parking for our patients. A map of the campus can be found here.

The campus consists of three clinic buildings – 3800, 3850 and 3900. Enclosed skyways located on the second level of the parking ramp connect the buildings.
Follow signs to the 3800 building and elevators. Naegele Auditorium is located on the 7th floor.

Additional parking: If you don’t mind a short walk, there is free parking along Wolfe Park as well as a free ramp at Excelsior & Grand, they are about a 4 minute walk to the 3800 building. A local map can be found here. Check with your hotel to see if they provide free shuttle to our location, several do. Parking on-site can be very limited.

Travel

Nearby Hotels:

Marriott Residency
952-893-9300
Close to MSP Airport and Mall of America
About 20-30 min from conference (varies with traffic)

Homewood Suites
952-544-0495
About 10 min from conference

Holiday Inn
763-545-8300
About 10 min from conference

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.