7:30 AM - 8:15 AM Coffee & breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: Welcome
8:35 AM - 8:55 AM: Clinicopathologic correlation in dermatology: An introduction to dermatopathology
8:55 AM - 9:20 AM: Review of pre-test
9:20 AM - 9:45 AM: Pitfalls in the diagnosis of inflammatory and neoplastic skin conditions
9:45 AM - 10:10 AM: Proper biopsy technique for proper diagnosis
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM: Mid-morning break
10:25 AM - 10:50 AM: Technical issues that can arise in performing biopsies
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM: How to get the most out of your dermatopathologist
11:15 AM - 11:40 AM: Integrating new technologies into your practice with an emphasis on new genetic techniques
11:40 AM - 12:05 PM: Accurate diagnosis of melanoma and pigmented skin lesions
12:05 PM - 1:05 PM: Lunch break
1:05 PM - 1:30 PM: Diagnosis of infectious diseases
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM: Real World Applications of DermTech in My Practice by Nicole Neuschler, MD
1:55 PM - 2:20 PM: Using dermatopathology to guide treatment decisions
2:20 PM - 2:45 PM: Appropriate use of EMR systems
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Mid-afternoon break
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM: Ethical “do’s and don’ts” when communicating with colleagues and attendings
3:25 PM - 3:50 PM: Avoiding medico-legal liability
3:50 PM - 4:15 PM: What to do when the diagnosis remains elusive
4:15 PM - 4:40 PM: TBD Session
4:40 PM - 5:05 PM: Post-test
5:05 PM - 5:30 PM: Post-test review
5:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Closing Remarks
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: The Happiest of Hours!

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