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Dermfoot: 126 Dermfoot 2023 :BIOPSY TECHNIQUES OF THE SKIN- Richard Usatine, MD, PhD

Dermfoot 2023 :BIOPSY TECHNIQUES OF THE SKIN- Richard Usatine, MD, PhD


Dermfoot
This course is for attendees of the live event.

Dermfoot 2023

Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of the DERMfoot scientific program, attendees will have an enhanced understanding of:

  • The use of dermoscopy for the evaluation of acral skin and nail pathology
  • The physiology, evaluation, and management of longitudinal melanonychia
  • The science and technique and medico-legal pitfalls in skin and nail biopsy
  • The evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diseases in the skin of color and the use of photomedicine
  • Inflammatory dermatoses, vasculitis, infections of the lower extremity, and their relationship with systemic disease The use of topicals and cryotherapy for treatment and maintenance of pedal pathology.
  • Applications of monoclonal antibodies, antibiotics, antifungals, and their use for skin disease of the foot and ankle
  • The surgical treatment of subungual glomus tumors, benign and malignant nail tumors, and general nail pathology.
  • Advanced skin surgery for the excision of melanoma, SCC, and BCC of the lower extremity
  • Nail matrix biopsy and its technique, indications, and nuances.
  • Wound healing basics, clinical mimics in pedal lesions, and the ten most common podiatric dermatological conditions The Economics of antibiotic stewardship

    • Part 1 - Course Staff

    Richard Usatine, MD, PhD

    About the Speaker: Dr. Usatine has devoted his career to teaching healthcare providers at all levels and providing compassionate healthcare to underserved and vulnerable populations. He is a Professor of Family Medicine and Dermatology, and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Texas Health, San Antonio. He received his MD from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his family medicine residency at UCLA. He is the author of 10 books and the lead author of 8 books, including “Dermatological and Cosmetic Procedures in Office Practice”, “Cutaneous Cryosurgery” and the 3rd edition of the “Color Atlas of Family Medicine”. He has published over 150 journal articles and has won numerous teaching and humanitarian awards. In 2000, Dr. Usatine was the national recipient of the Humanism in Medicine Award by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

    Dr. Usatine is the Course Director for HealthCert International’s General Dermatology courses that have been taught online since 2017. He founded the University Health System Skin Clinic in 2006. He is the program director of the only Underserved Dermatology Family Medicine Fellowship Program in the US. He is also involved in teaching family medicine, internal medicine, and dermatology residents at his university.

    Dr. Usatine has been the chair of the yearly Skin Course put on by the American Academy of Family Physicians since 2006. He began teaching dermoscopy to primary care providers in 2009 and now teaches dermoscopy to international audiences. He co-developed a free interactive app for smartphones and tablets called “Dermoscopy: Two Step Algorithm”. He is the first family physician to be elected to the board of the International Dermoscopy Society. Dr. Usatine has also developed over 100 dermatology instructional videos and the Interactive Dermatology Atlas website. His clinical photography has been used in many books, monographs, journal articles, and educational websites (including VisualDx and the American Cancer Society). He is the associate editor of the Journal of Family Practice and the editor of the Photo Rounds column. Dr. Usatine is the family medicine editor for VisualDx.

    Fees

    Free for those that attended the live event

    Intended Audience : Medical Providers

    Refund Policy

    No refunds are available for online courses

    Compliance Statement

    In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants.

    Dermfoot is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Dermfoot has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.5 continuing education contact hours.

    1. Course Number

      126

    2. Classes Start