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The Division of Dermatopathology at the
University of Pennsylvania announces the
18th Annual
Dermatopathology: Self-Assessment and Board Review
A CME-CERTIFIED COURSE
June 21– 22, 2008
The Hilton Inn at Penn Hotel
3600 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Presented by
The Division of Dermatopathology
Department of Dermatology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Printable Course Brochure
Registration Form

 

Program Overview

The Dermatopathology: Self Assessment and Board Review course administered by the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine meets important needs for continuing medical education in the subspecialty of dermatopathology. The course provides a comprehensive and efficient tool for participants to evaluate their competence in dermatopathology. It is an intensive two-day review of cutaneous pathology by microscopic and kodachrome examination of unknown slides. Subsequent discussions will review diagnostic criteria and pertinent differential diagnoses.The following dermatopathology topics will be discussed:

  1. Vesiculobullous disorders
  2. Congenital diseases of the skin
  3. Infectious and non-infectious granulomas
  4. Epidermal tumors
  5. Inflammatory diseases of the appendages
  6. Adnexal tumors
  7. Melanocytic lesions
  8. Panniculitides
  9. Soft tissue tumors
  10. Cutaneous immunofluorescence
  11. Electron microscopy

Target Audience

This program is designed as a review for dermatology residents, pathology residents and dermatopathology fellows preparing for board certification, as well as practicing dermatopathologists, dermatologists and pathologists preparing for re-certification exams. A basic knowledge of dermatopathology is necessary.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Evaluate general dermatopathology lesions/entities.
  2. Identify appropriate histologic criteria to make general dermatopathology diagnoses.
  3. Discuss the use of direct immunofluorescence studies, and testing in dermatopathology.
  4. Explain the relevance of electron microscopy and immunohistochemical staining in dermatopathology.

Accreditation

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of Credit

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Pennsylvania Dermatopathology: Self Assessment and Board Review is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for 14 hours of AAD Category I CME credit and may be used toward the American Academy of Dermatology’s Continuing Medical Education Award.

Selected References:

Elder D, Elenitsas R, Jaworsky C, Johnson B
Lever’s Histopathology of the Skin, 9th edition
JB Lippincott, 2004

Weedon D
Skin Pathology, 2nd edition
Churchill Livingstone-Elsevier Science, 2002

Farmer ER and Hood AF
Pathology of the Skin
McGraw-Hill, 2000

Itinerary:

    Saturday, June 21, 2008

      7:30 – 8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
      8:30 – 9:30 AM Examination of Unknown Slides, Part I
      9:30 – 10:30 AM Discussion of Diagnosis, Part I
Christine Jaworsky, MD
      10:30 – 10:45 AM Refreshments
      10:45 – 11:30 AM Examination of Unknown Slides, Part II
      11:30 – 12:15 PM Discussion of Diagnosis, Part II
Rosalie Elenitsas, MD
      12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch Break
      1:15 – 2:15 PM Examination of Unknown Slides, Part III
      2:15 – 3:15 PM Discussion of Diagnosis, part III
John Seykora, MD, PhD
      3:15 – 3:30 PM Refreshments
      3:30 – 4:15 PM Examination of Unknown Slides, Part IV
      4:15 – 5:00 PM Discussion of Diagnosis, Part IV
Christine Jaworsky, MD

    Sunday, June 22, 2008

      7:30 – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
      8:30 – 9:30 AM Examination of Unknown Slides, Part V
      9:30 – 10:30 AM Discussion of Diagnosis, Part V
Rosalie Elenitsas, MD
      10:30 – 10:45 AM Refreshments
      10:45 – 11:30 AM Examination of Unknown Slides, Part VI
      11:30 – 12:15 PM Discussion of Diagnosis, Part VI
Carrie L. Kovarik, MD
      12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch Break
      1:15 – 2:15 PM Examination of Unknown Slides, Part VII
      2:15 – 3:15 PM Discussion of Diagnosis, Part VII
Adam Rubin, MD
      3:15 – 3:30 PM Refreshments
      3:30 – 4:15 PM Examination of Unknown Slides, part VIII
      4:15 – 5:00 PM Discussion of Diagnosis, part VIII
John Seykora, MD, PhD
      5:00 PM Distribution of certificates of attendance and CD-ROM

Registration

    There is a registration fee of $475.00
    Make Checks payable to:
                    Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

    Deadline: Applications and payment must be received by
    June 2, 2008.

Cancellation Policy

The University of Pennsylvania reserves the right to cancel or to postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but will not be responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, or travel agencies. In order to process refunds, cancellations must be received in writing by Susan Lamey no later than June 2, 2008. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

    Course tuition includes:

        • Evaluation and discussion of 130 glass microscopic slides and 15
          kodachrome slides

        • A CD-ROM representing all the cases presented at this course
          for review and/or teaching purposes after departure

        • A syllabus which includes key diagnostic criteria for each of the
          cases

        • Microscope rental

        • Continental breakfast, lunch, mid-morning and mid-afternoon
          refreshments

        • Certificate of Completion

Course Directors

    Rosalie Elenitsas, MD
    Associate Professor of Dermatology
    University of Pennsylvania

    John Seykora, MD, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Dermatology
    University of Pennsylvania

Faculty

    Christine Jaworsky, MD
    Adjunct Associate Professor of Dermatology
    University of Pennsylvania

    Carrie L. Kovarik, MD
    Assistant Professor of Dermatology
    University of Pennsylvania

    Adam Rubin, MD
    Dermatopathology Fellow
    University of Pennsylvania

Disclosures

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available during the activity. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussion of off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or devices during their presentations.

Services for the Disabled

If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact Susan Lamey no later than June 2, 2008, at 215-662-4497.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

Accommodations

Accommodations may be arranged through the Hilton Inn at Penn Hotel on the University of Pennsylvania campus.

    Room Reservations
    The Hilton Inn at Penn Hotel
    Reservation Department
    3600 Samson Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    (215) 222-0200

Please call the hotel directly with major credit card to arrange first night’s deposit. Please identify yourself as a dermatopathology course participant to receive a room rate of $179.00/night for a single or double room.

    Cut-off date for reservations is May 30, 2008

Additional area hotel: The Sheraton University City, 36th & Chestnut Street, Philadelphia - 215-387-8000.

 

For additional information, contact:

    Susan Lamey
    Department of Dermatology
    University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
    3600 Spruce Street
    Maloney Building, Second Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    (215) 662-4497
    Email: susan.lamey@uphs.upenn.edu

 
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