This conference has been designed for PAs, NPs, and students (PA, NP).

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Discuss treatments for psoriasis and how to choose between them.
  • Evaluate older and newer therapies for atopic dermatitis. 
  • Assess the various therapies available for acne and rosacea.
  • Discuss therapeutic options for hidradenitis suppurativa. 
  • Discuss therapeutic options for actinic keratosis.
  • Discuss the medical and surgical treatments for basal cell carcinoma.
  • Discuss the medical and surgical treatments for squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Discern different lesions with dermoscopy. 
  • Identify viral, bacterial, and fungal infections of the skin
  • Evaluate lesions and rashes in kids
  • Assess blistering disorders and treatment options
  • Discuss disorders of the hair, nails, and vulva
  • Apply knowledge that can be incorporated directly into clinical practice.​​
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and Dermatology Refresher Symposium. MER 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.

Physician Credit
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credit
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 ANCC nursing contact hours.  Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.

PA Credit
Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for 15 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits.  PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
​It is the policy of Medical Education Resources to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. 

In addition, all who register for 2023 DRS will receive automatic and complimentary registration to the virtual 2023 Skin Cancer Symposium® + Symposium for Inflammatory Skin Disease® and receive an additional 15 hours of complimentary CME credit. Attendees will receive a total of 30 CME hours for attending 2023 DRS! *Complimentary registration to SCS + SISD applies to non-pharma attendees. ​
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