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Dermfoot 2023 : Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, FCPS (Glasg) - THE TOP TEN RECALLS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR MONDAY


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

    Tracey Vlahovic, DPM

    About the Speaker: Dr. Vlahovic is a graduate of Yale University with a BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and received her podiatric medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. After finishing her surgical residency at St Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, PA, she was the first podiatrist in the US to complete a fellowship in podiatric dermatology under the supervision of Stephen Schleicher, MD. Currently, she is a Clinical Professor, and J. Stanley and Pearl Landau, Faculty Fellow at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia and a member of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). She is an adjunct professor in the Department of Microbiology at Temple University School of Medicine. She is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and board certified in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Vlahovic currently teaches the Fundamentals of Dermatology course at Temple and has received numerous teaching awards. She has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, co-authored the texts: “Skin Disease of the Lower Extremities: A Photographic Guide” and “Onychomycosis: An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment” (along with CND member Antonella Tosti, MD), and is involved in multiple clinical research trials for various dermatological therapies and devices.

    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 0.6 continuing education contact hours.