COURSE DIRECTOR
David L. Swanson, M.D. and Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D.

DESCRIPTION
This course is a traditional, live, case-based educational opportunity.  Attendees will be able to talk to and examine 1-5 or more patients.  Following this, attendees will meet in conference to engage in colloquy with Mayo staff and residents.  We invite attendees registered with our Grand Rounds to submit patients for presentation and discussion, and we provide a process for that presentation to take place.  Patient discussion includes review of histopathology and previously performed testing.  Open discussion follows related to diagnosis, additional testing, and therapeutic options.  Prior to the formal part of the Grand Rounds, there is commonly a 10-minute resident presentation on a subjective interest, or a question raised in previous Grand Rounds, often with citations in multimedia A resident gives a 10-minute presentation on a question raised in previous grand rounds, often with citations and multimedia.  Consultants, residents and visiting providers can provide brief follow up.

 In-Person and Live-Streamed; Biweekly on Wednesday's from 12:00-1:00.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Allied Health Professionals, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows and Students. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the importance of clinical (photographic) correlation with pathology.
• Describe the morphology of dermatologic disease.
• Describe a differential diagnosis of rare  and unusual skin conditions presented in person.
• Outline therapeutic options in specified rare conditions.
• List a therapeutic ladder of options for patients with exceptional and challenging skin disorders. 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CREDIT STATEMENT(S)
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D. - Intellectual Property - LuxHygenix Inc. and Incyte Corporation
David L. Swanson, M.D. - Honoraria - DeepX Health; Other Consulting Activities - DeepX Health (Advisory Board); Stock/Owner - DeepX Health; Board of Directors - DeepX Health

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Jake G. Besch, M.D. (active 7/8/2025)
Gurman S. Dhaliwal, M.D. (active 7/15/2025)
Colleen Luna, M.D., M.P.H. (inactive 7/1/2025)
Mary Jean T. Pennington, P.A.-C., M.S.
Kevin Severson, M.D. (inactive 7/1/2025)
Jordan R. Crosse (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Jordan Crosse