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Forward19th Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy & Update on Malignant Melanoma 2024 - Livestream with Track A
Course Directors: James W. Jakub, M.D., Aaron R. Mangold, M.D, David L. Swanson, M.D., Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D.
December 6 - 8, 2024 - Internet Live Activity - Scottsdale, Arizona
This three-day course provides attendees a multidisciplinary review of standard of care management practices and state-of-the-art advances in care of the patient with cutaneous malignancy, particularly melanoma, along with squamous cell and basal cell cancer. The first morning session focuses on epidemiology, prevention, pathology, surgical treatment, and advances in systemic therapy for patients with melanoma and squamous cell cancer. The first afternoon session focus on surgery, medical oncology, and introduction to dermoscopy. The last two days are an in-depth immersion into dermoscopy for evaluating skin diseases with a focus on neoplasms. Participants develop practical skills that will enable them to be more comfortable approaching patients with potentially dangerous skin lesions.
Target Audience
The intended audience is dermatologists, surgeons, oncologists, physicians, NPs and PAs in internal medicine, family medicine and general practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize pattern analysis for the identification of skin neoplasms.
- Differentiate malignant melanocytic from benign lesions using dermoscopy.
- Describe methods for skin cancer prevention.
- Differentiate non-melanocytic lesions from benign lesions using dermoscopy.
- Assess how to approach and perform skin biopsies.
- Compare biopsy techniques and indications.
- List new technologic advances in the diagnosis of skin cancer, especially advanced skin cancer.
- List new technologic advances in the treatment of skin cancer, especially advanced skin cancer.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 23.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
ABD
The Imaging Self-Assessment activity is approved by the American Board of Dermatology for 25 self-assessment question credits for MOC Component 2.
ABS
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation of component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 23.00 AOA category 2-A credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit |
|---|---|
| Friday | 8.00 |
| Saturday | 8.00 |
| Sunday | 7.00 |
| Total | 23.00 |
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Available Credit
- 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 23.00 ANCC
- 23.00 AOA Category 2-A
- 23.00 Attendance
Price
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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