Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner

Sponsored by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lurie Children's Division of Dermatology, this course will focus on practical pediatric dermatology for the primary care provider, with emphasis on correct diagnosis, therapeutic options and clinical pearls. The target audience is pediatricians, family practitioners, dermatologists, nurses/nurse practitioners and residents in these programs.

Lectures will cover the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of warts, molluscum and herpes infections; common fungal skin infections; psoriasis and other papulosquamous disorders; rashes in the neonate; atopic dermatitis; moles, melanoma and sun protection; emergency room pediatric dermatology; infestations, bites and insect repellents; common vascular disorders; acne vulgaris; and autoimmune disorders in children. See our brochure for detailed conference information.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe traditional and newer therapies for warts, molluscum, and herpes infections.
2. Diagnose and treat common fungal skin infections including tinea capitis, kerion, tinea faciei, tinea pedis, and tinea versicolor.
3. Appreciate traditional and evolving therapies for psoriasis in children, and associated co-morbidities.
4. Recognize common and less common skin disorders in neonates and young infants, and distinguish some disorders which may have clinical overlap.
5. Review the development of an atopic dermatitis treatment regimen that is safe and effective in children, and recognize emerging co-morbidities and therapies.
6. Distinguish common moles from more concerning melanocytic lesions, know when to refer for evaluation or excision, and become familiar with some sun-induced disorders and effective sun protection strategies.
7. Differentiate urticaria from potential look-alikes such as erythema multiforme and urticaria multiforme, and recognize concerning disorders such as Stevens Johnson syndrome, DRESS syndrome, and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
8. Manage a variety of infestations based on updated recommendations (including the recommended approach to utilizing lice therapies), and recommend the safe use of insect repellents in pediatric patients.
9. Review the classification of vascular lesions in children, and review diagnostic and treatment recommendations for infantile hemangiomas, vascular malformations, and associated syndromes.
10. Develop an acne treatment plan for pediatric acne, and know when to refer for escalated treatments.
11. Review the presentation and treatment options for some more common autoimmune skin conditions, including vitiligo, alopecia areata, lupus, morphea, and dermatomyositis.

Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

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

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) designates 7.25 contact hours.

Course Director

Anthony J. Mancini, MD. Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Head, Division of Dermatology, Attending Physician, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Read Dr. Mancini's profile.

Registration Information

The advanced registration fee is

• $240 for practicing physicians
• $210 for CCPA members
• $175 for nurse practitioners and physician assistants
• $100 for residents, fellows, medical students and nurses.

Residents and fellows must submit letters from their training directors verifying training status. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks, syllabus and parking in the garage at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (between Superior and Huron streets, one block east of Michigan Avenue).

Onsite registration and registrations made after November 1, 2019 will be available for $265 for practicing physicians, $235 for CCPA members, $200 for nurse/nurse practitioners and $125 for residents, fellows, students and nurses.

Refunds/Cancellations

Requests for refunds/cancellations must be sent to mejones@luriechildrens.org. The paid registration fee, minus $50 administrative charge, will be refunded. No refunds will be granted after November 1, 2019.

Questions

If you have questions or any special needs, please contact the Division of Dermatology at 312.227.6062 or at mejones@luriechildrens.org. Note that we may not be able to accommodate any special needs requests received after November 1, 2019.