Dermatopathology in the Desert - 2017

Dermatopathology in the Desert - 2017 is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Jan 18, 2018 - May 11, 2020.

Target Audience:
Practicing academic and community pathologists, and pathologists-in-training

Continuing Medical Education and Continuing Certification:
 The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABP requirements for Continuous Certification (CC). Registrants must take and pass the post-test in order to claim SAMs credit. Physicians can earn a maximum of 16.5 SAM credit hours.

Course Description:
Dermatopathology in the Desert: Practical Dermatopathology recalls Dr. Bernard Ackerman’s historical sessions in Palm Springs, annual events that attracted dermatopathologists and dermatologists to his charismatic personality and profound knowledge. Under the direction of Dr. Steven Billings of the Cleveland Clinic, a vibrant, modern, pragmatic, interactive version has been reimagined with five additional stars in the panoply of cutaneous pathology.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will be able to:
• Apply diagnostic criteria to selected melanocytic neoplasms
• Apply diagnostic criteria to selected adexal neoplasms
• Apply diagnostic criteria to selected soft tissue neoplasms
• Apply diagnostic criteria to selected inflammatory diseases
• Apply diagnostic criteria to selected ocular and oral mucosal diseases

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.