Industry Exhibitors, please do not purchase a Non-Member Registration for the meeting. The Exhibitor Fee covers the cost of your registration.
Lecture Objectives:
- Understand the pathophysiology of psoriasis and immunological niches of the various biologic therapies
2. Differentiate between classes of biologics in clinical characteristics
3. Identify biologic treatments that may be appropriate for patients, including biosimilars.
4. Identify co-morbid conditions that complicate therapy for psoriasis
5. Correlate therapy with underlying health challenges
6. Consider both risks and benefits of psoriasis therapy for overall health
7. Discuss when and why patch tests are used
8. Discuss true test ingredients and series available in our patch test clinic and some of the major allergens
9. Discuss the complexity of atopic diseases and various tests
10. Review the clinical appearance of drug allergies and how to diagnose them
11. Discuss local populations at increased risk for melanoma including rural and military workers
12. Develop strategies for managing melanoma in challenging scenarios such as skin of color, pregnancy, and environments affected by COVID-19
13. Discuss indications and process for referring intermediate melanoma to UIHC
14. Review indications for using immunotherapy in earlier melanoma cases
15. Discuss questions for melanoma management from the community
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and Iowa Dermatological Society. The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine 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: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Associates: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Provider: All other participants will receive a certificate of participation for this conference upon completion of the online evaluation. It is the responsibility of each attendee to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensure board.
