Description

This advanced dermatopathology workshop will be devoted to the study of 50 unknown microscopic slides using a
self-assessment approach of multiple choice and single answer questions. A discussion will follow, which will include the case description, diagnosis, differential considerations, and pertinent comments about each disease. Emphasis will be placed on benign and malignant skin tumors, bullous diseases and inflammatory dermatoses. An interactive computer system will be employed to assist audience participation in the discussion.

Target Audience

Dermatologists,  Pathologists, Dermatopathologists, Oral Pathologists, and Interested Physicians. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Analyze the broad spectrum of disorders in dermatopathology.
• Recommend an approach to the unknown which will assist in the final diagnosis.
• Cite specific features and differential diagnoses.
• Demonstrate advances and their application to diagnosis.

Faculty Disclosure

The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the activity syllabus 

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  If you need assistance, please notify Katherine Williams at 216/444-2168, at least two weeks prior to the activity. 

Accreditation

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education for Category 2 credit.

The Cleveland Clinic 38th Annual Dermatopathology Self-Assessment Workshop is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for 6.0 hours of AAD category 1 CME credits and may be used toward the American Academy of Dermatology's Continuing Medical Education Award. Program #252-100  

Registration and Cancellation

Pre-registrations are accepted by fax or online until 1:00 pm EST September 10, 2010. To register after this date you must do so on-site.

In case of cancellation, a full refund will be made if canceled by August 20, 2010. After August 20, 2010, a $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund. Written notification of your cancellation is required in order to process your refund.

Workshop Director Workshop Assistants

Wilma F. Bergfeld, M.D., FACP Jeffrey Uchin, M.D.
Co-Head, Section of Dermatopathology, Anthony Fernandez, M.D.
Staff, Department of Dermatology Dermatopathology Fellows (2010-2011)
Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH Cleveland OH

Faculty
Jonathan Bass, M.D. Melissa Piliang, M.D.
MetroHealth Medical Center Assistant Program Director, Dermatopathology
& Cleveland Skin Pathology, Inc Faculty, Departments of Dermatology and Pathology
Cleveland and Beachwood, OH Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Steven Billings, M.D.
Co-Head, Section of Dermatopathology Stephen Somach, M.D.
Cleveland Clinic Director, Dermatopathology
Cleveland, OH MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, OH

Kord Honda, M.D.
Director, Dermatopathology Ralph Tuthill, M.D.
Assistant Professor, CWRU Faculty, Section of Dermatopathology
Cleveland, OH Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Christine Jaworsky, M.D.
Associate Professor, CWRU
MetroHealth Medical Center & Cleveland Skin Pathology
Cleveland and Beachwood, OH

To view the full brochure: http://ccmeded.com/live/courses/2010/dermatopath10/dermpath10.pdf

For more information visit: http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/2010/dermatopath10/default.asp#description

You can also contact us on: williak@ccf.org

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