Dermatology Essentials for Primary Care - 2026

St. Louis Park, MN US
May 22, 2026

The dermatology department and residency program are hosting a 1-day conference aimed at covering dermatology topics pertinent to primary care providers. This will be primarily lecture-based high yield topics, with a specific focus on diagnosis and management of common dermatologic conditions which are likely to present to primary care. New this year, we will be providing a longer session on dermoscopy, a high-yield tool that can be used in clinic to increase diagnostic accuracy, as requested by previous attendees.

Additionally, before the didactic lectures begin, we are offering a morning workshop on basic dermatologic procedures, including appropriate biopsy and excision techniques to further equip providers with the skills needed to manage common skin conditions effectively. Space is limited!
 

This activity is intended for our internal audience only. A login using the HealthPartners Login with your network credentials is required to register.

Target Audience

Primary care physicians, resident physicians and advanced practice clinicians in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Learning Objectives

Following this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize common dermatologic presentations and apply evidence-based management strategies within the scope of primary care
  • Apply practical tools and algorithms for dermatologic decision-making in everyday clinical practice
  • Identify key clinical features that warrant urgent dermatologic referral versus those suitable for routine follow-up or in-office management
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.75 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: 
12/01/2025
Course expires: 
06/22/2026
Event starts: 
05/22/2026 - 7:45am CDT
Event ends: 
05/22/2026 - 3:30pm CDT
Cost:
$300.00
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   Friday, May 22, 2026
7:30 a.m. Welcome - Workshop Participants Only
7:45 Simple Procedures Workshop - Pigs Foot Lab (Limited capacity; Additional fee)
9:00 Welcome and Announcements
9:10 Principles of Skin Cancer Screening
9:30 Biopsy Techniques
9:50 Melanoma for Primary Care
10:10 Q&A/Break
10:25 Dermatitis and Inflammatory Conditions 
10:45 Topical Steroids
11:05 Acne/Rosacea
11:25 Hidradenitis Suppurativa
11:45 Q&A
Noon Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m. Dermatology Mimickers and Diagnostic Pitfalls
12:50 E-consults
1:10 Skin Infections
1:30 Q&A/Break
1:45 Dermoscopy
2:45 Ask the Experts Panel
3:30 Closing comments

 

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

Naegele Auditorium
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

Content Reviewer

Jeremy Springer, MD has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Course Director(s)

Laura FurdaRaine, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ashley Merten, MD, FAAD

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Faculty/Instructor(s)

Laura FurdaRaine, MD

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Erica Grinager, MD

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Emma Hill, MD, FAAD

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Ashley Merten, MD, FAAD

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Lina Rodriguez, MD

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Karla Rosenman, MD

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Moderator(s)

Laura FurdaRaine, MD

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Ashley Merten, MD, FAAD

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Planner(s)

Darin Epstein, MD

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Laura FurdaRaine, MD

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Ashley Merten, MD, FAAD

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Karla Rosenman, MD

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Sarah Wilwert, CMA

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Disclosure and Content Validation

HealthPartners is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

HealthPartners Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to:

  • 6.75* Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
  • 6.75* MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program

It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM or ABP MOC credit.

This program is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements. It is the responsibility of each participant to determine if the program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification for their discipline.

*6.75 includes an optional 1.25-hour morning workshop (additional fee)

Available Credit

  • 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.75 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.

Price

Cost:
$300.00
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This activity is intended for our internal audience only. A login using the HealthPartners Login with your network credentials is required to register.

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Please review our Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Cancellations must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on May 14th, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this time. 

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