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Mark Lebwohl, MD < Back Mark Lebwohl, MD Faculty Dean for Clinical Therapeutics and Chairman emeritus of DermatologyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Mark Lebwohl, MD, is the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Professor and Chairman, Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, USA He received his degree in medicine from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as his residency in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. His key interests in clinical research include skin cancer and inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis. Vitiligo and alopecia areata. Dr. Lebwohl identified one of the first topical therapies approved for skin cancer and precancerous lesions. In addition, many of the systemic and topical therapies for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis were investigated or developed in the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai. Dr. Lebwohl has authored or co-authored nearly 500 original peer-reviewed original reports, 400 invited articles and other publications, and approximately 250 abstracts. Notably, he is the author of the first atlas, Atlas of the Skin of Systemic Disease, which is dedicated to cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease and co-editor of Treatment of Skin Disease, a leading textbook in dermatology that has been translated into several languages, won several medical book awards, and is in its 5th edition. Dr. Lebwohl is the founding editor of the Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis and of Skin, the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. He has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of the European Academy of Dermato-Venereology, the Latin American Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, the Journal of Skin Cancer, and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Currently, he is editor of the dermatology section of Scientific American Medicine. In addition, as a renowned expert in dermatology, Dr. Lebwohl is frequently an invited visiting professor and speaker at universities, medical centers, conferences, and symposia worldwide. Active in a number of professional organizations, Dr. Lebwohl is an honorary member of the French Society of Dermatology and the Canadian Dermatology Association. He is past president of the American Academy of Dermatology and Chairman Emeritus of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. Dr. Lebwohl serves on the International Psoriasis Council. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Lebwohl has been the recipient of many awards, such as the Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Dermatology for his service to the AAD on psoriasis and for his work with the Psoriasis Foundation. Furthermore, he has received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the National Psoriasis Foundation and American Skin Association and has been recognized as a Leader of Distinction by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology for his work in psoriasis. In addition, Dr. Lebwohl was the honorary chairman of the 1st World Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden in 2006 by the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations and its patron, His Majesty King Carl Gustav of Sweden. PS Home

TCOM-affiliated dermatology residency program begins in July 2023.Health Education Services | Dermatology Residency Program < Back Health Education Services | Dermatology Residency Program HSC Newsroom Jul 10, 2023 TCOM-affiliated dermatology residency program begins in July 2023. The rise in physician shortages across the United States has left many specialties scrambling for answers, but the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is addressing the shortfall with a new dermatology residency program that is set to begin in July. The residency will have three residents per class with a total of nine positions once fully enrolled. The first three residents begin their training with Dr. Clay Cockerell and other faculty in July. “We started thinking about this many years ago because there is a growing need for dermatologists in the United States,” Cockerell said. “The average waiting time to see a dermatologist is really long and most people don’t know there is a shortage that’s only getting worse. We were presented with the opportunity to pursue this residency to train more dermatologists, which is one of the hardest specialties to get into in all of medicine, and progressed forward with the program.” The program was many years in the making. Starting in 2018, Dr. Lisa Nash began the cumbersome process of setting up this new residency program, which on average takes six-to-12 months of planning and preparation for the application. Typically, it’s two more years until a program has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Then COVID-19 came along and slowed the process down even further, but Nash kept pursuing initial accreditation, which came on April 21, 2023 — and not a moment too soon. The field has seen the average wait time to see a dermatologist increase 33% from 24.3 days to 32.3 days from 2004 to 2017. In 2022, the trend lines continued higher with another increase of seven percent to an average of 34.5 days. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the specialty is expected to see a shortage ranging from 3,800 to 13,400 physicians in the coming decades. Despite missing the Match for the Class of 2023, the new TCOM-affiliated residency program had no trouble attracting top candidates for the initial class. “Even though we didn’t go through the match this year, we found 20-25 people who heard that our program was approved and went through the interview process,” Cockerell said. “We found three excellent candidates who we are very excited about.” The competitive nature of dermatology as a top specialty is born out in the 2023 match statistics. There were 864 applicants for 499 positions that were offered. “These students are traditionally among the most academically accomplished in their medical school classes,” Nash said. What the new residents will find as they train with Cockerell and his colleagues is a unique dermatology experience. He operates Cockerell Dermatopathology in Dallas, which combines dermatology with pathology. The residents can expect a very classical style of training that will also give them the ability to learn about surgery, pathology, pediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and other sub-specialties of dermatology. “We are very excited about this opportunity because while we don’t have all the resources of a major academic institution, we do have a great group of dermatologists who are dedicated to teaching,” Cockerell said. “Our residents will be in the clinic seeing patients as well as at our dermatopathology practice where they will get to see many biopsy specimens, including the ones that they take from their patients. Along with very good didactic sessions and lectures, we want our residents to attend various conferences that are local, regional and national.” The field has grown significantly since Cockerell started his practice decades ago. What was a traditional practice of general dermatology has since expanded into new subspecialty areas such as dermatologic surgery, pediatric dermatology, medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, among others. There are also many new treatments and therapeutic agents that were not available in the past.“ There have been a lot of changes in dermatology from when I first started,” said Cockerell said. “There have been dramatic breakthroughs in therapy which has become a major part of our field.” The specialty is rapidly growing, but the number of residencies isn’t keeping up with the demand. TCOM’s partnership with Cockerell and his dedicated colleagues will help alleviate some of the growing shortages. The program is going to give the residents an opportunity to not just learn dermatology but the versatility of business, finances and even legal issues. “We want them to become high-quality dermatologists and have expertise in the field, but also in a number of other things,” said Cockerell, who also has two MBA degrees and a JD degree. “I want them to feel comfortable to be able open their own practice if they choose and understand the business and legal aspects of medicine, which is so lacking in medical educational programs, so they won’t be a deer in the headlights when they graduate. We also will expect them to develop an area of expertise so they can be known as an expert on some topic when they graduate from our program.” Link to online article About Clay J. Cockerell, MD, JD, MBA Dr. Clay J. Cockerell is a world-renowned specialist in treating and diagnosing skin disorders and has diagnosed over three million biopsies. An internationally recognized pioneer in his field and double board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology, Dr. Cockerell has been practicing medicine since 1986. He is currently the Founder & President of Cockerell Dermatopathology and the Program Director of the Health Education Services dermatology residency program sponsored by the Lake Granbury Medical Center. Also, Dr. Cockerell sees patients a few days per month to assist with resident training and to keep his clinicopathological skills sharp. Dr. Cockerell has held numerous leadership positions within several highly regarded medical associations. Most notably, he served as the President, Secretary & Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology, President of the Texas Dermatological Society, and President of the Dallas Dermatological Society. Also, Dr. Cockerell holds leadership roles as Founder and President of Cockerell Dermatopathology and a former AmeriPath Board of Directors member. Dr. Cockerell and his wife, Brenda, had a lifelong dream of producing wine and, in 2005, purchased a vineyard in Calistoga, California. They now produce wine under the Coquerel Family Wine Estates label. Dr. Cockerel and Brenda have two children, Charles and Lillian, and they have been married for forty-six years. In addition, Dr. Cockerell and Brenda enjoy traveling, golf, and winter sports. About Cockerell Dermatopathology The Cockerell Dermatopathology story begins with Dr. Clay J. Cockerell's vision to establish a practice whose mission is to treat each specimen as if it came from one of own family members. Family! At Cockerell Dermatopathology, every employee is driven by a relentless pursuit of diagnostic excellence. We specialize in evaluating dermatologic disorders, tackling cases ranging from the routine to the most challenging. Our practice continuously invests in cutting-edge technologies to best serve each referring clinician and their patients. These innovations result in higher-quality diagnostic slides, quicker turnaround times for routine cases, and seamless deployment of EMR interfaces. From an educational perspective, Cockerell Dermatopathology is more than a dermatopathology practice. We host numerous in-person and internet-based education events and boast a state-of-the-art 14-headed microscope for dermatology resident training sessions. Our services extend beyond borders, serving hundreds of clinicians in Texas, throughout the United States, and globally. With a highly accessible team of board-certified dermatopathologists and a dedicated support staff, our vision is simple yet profound. Family, we treat every specimen as if it were from one of our own family members. Previous Next

Warren Piette, MD < Back Warren Piette, MD Faculty Chair, Division of Dermatology Stroger Hospital of Cook County Professor Department of Dermatology, Rush Dr. Warren Piette is a dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County and Rush University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Piette is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and dermatology. He has been in practice for 35 years. PS Home

Business 201 Faculty < Back Mark Noble Founder In everything I do, I believe in the "Enrichment of Others!" It is core to who I am and what I offer the world. I train executives and their teams to reduce friction, increase productivity and accelerate company performance across the enterprise. The tools I install in the business enhance collaboration, improve communication and create accountability. My clients range from Stantec Engineering to Alaska Airlines. Industries where I have trained Market Force include mortgage banking, life insurance, architecture, real estate development, construction, commercial property management and logistics. In short, Market Force is industry agnostic. It fits anywhere human beings are charged with coordinating action together. With 25 years of hands-on experience leading commercial real estate brokerage firms, I have spent a majority of my career focused on sales productivity and coaching brokerage teams. I know what it takes to get individuals and teams performing at their very best. Central to my training is the Market Force Technology. Market Force is Human Performance Technology that gets leadership, teams and individual producers performing at ridiculously high levels. It is based on cutting-edge neuroscience and has been trained and taught to over 12,000 professionals in 38 countries. https://www.thenobleforce.com/ Business201 Home

Aaron Farberg, MD < Back Aaron Farberg, MD Faculty Aaron S. Farberg, M.D. is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon that specializes in skin cancer, inflammatory diseases, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Farberg is a summa cum laude graduate of Emory University and continued his education at the University of Michigan, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Farberg’s post-graduate training includes additional residency years at the University of Michigan in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and, in New York, as a clinical research fellow in association with the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine and New York University. He then remained in New York, completing another residency in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, where he served as chief resident. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Farberg has been a clinical investigator on numerous studies, including FDA clinical trials. He is an accomplished author and has published over 100 articles in professional medical journals. He serves as a member of the editorial board for several medical journals including Dermatology & Therapy and SKIN. Dr. Farberg also founded the Dermatology Science and Research Foundation to provide dermatology education to his patients and peers. Dr. Farberg has been recognized as one of Dallas’s leading dermatologists with numerous awards and honors. He most recently was ranked by his dermatology colleagues in Newsweek Magazine as the #1 medical dermatologist in Texas and #6 in the entire country. While in New York he served as a consultant dermatologist for the New York Yankees. PS Home

Practical Symposium | Summer Sharpen Your Dermatology, Clinicopathologic & Business Skills. Join us August 20-23, 2026, in Vail, CO Industry Partners Industry Brochure PS Home Dr. Clay Cockerell, the faculty and attendees, gratefully acknowledge the following industry partners who are dedicated to supporting the Practical Symposium. It's this continued support that allows conferences like ours to continue providing world-class educational content during these challenging pandemic times. Thank You! Educational Grants Provided By Industry Brochure

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HONE PA+NP Symposium Sharpen Your Clinical Skills Join us in Dallas, TX | September 12, 2026 Hone Home 2025 CME & Document Center CE Certificate: The CE evaluation must be completed to receive your CE certificate. Only registered attendees will be eligible to earn CE credit. CE Evaluation & Certificate - CE evaluation and certificate link opens on September 13th and will close at midnight on September 30th. HONE PA+NP Symposium Accreditation HONE PA+NP | Sharpen Your Clinical Skills Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Dallas, TX | HONEPANP.com This activity is jointly provided by Med ical Education Resources and Cockerell Educational Foundation. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Cockerell Dermatopathology Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physician assistants and nurse practitioners involved in caring for patients with dermatologic disorders. Program Overview The purpose of this meeting is the hone the clinical skills of PAs and NPs that are focused on treating patients with dermatologic disorders. Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: Discuss & translate the current trends and future innovations associated with clinical dermatology and dermatopathology Demonstrate an improved knowledge base of the various treatment options and the use of multiple modalities in treating specific dermatologic disorders. Recall the basic principles for treating dermatologic disorders, including biologics, combination therapy, and futu re treatments. Discuss & implement learned skills about the clinical and histopathologic features, management, and treatment of common skin cancers and non-cancerous skin disorders. Appraise & evaluate new diagnostic and treatment algorithms for pigmented neoplasms (including melanoma), carcinomas, and inflammatory conditions. Assess the use of physical therapies, including cryotherapy, radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, and light therapy, in treating skin lesions. Faculty Click here to view the 2025 HONEPA+NP faculty. Agenda Click here to view the 2025 HONEPA+NP agenda. Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and Cockerell Educational Foundation. MER 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. Nursing Credit Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of ~8 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity. Physician Assistant Credit Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for ~8 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies relevant financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

James Del Rosso, DO < Back James Del Rosso, DO Faculty James Q. Del Rosso, D.O. has been practicing dermatology since 1986, and in the Las Vegas area at the Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics since 1997. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Touro University of College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson, Nevada, and has the distinction of being the first and only dermatology residency program director in the history of the state of Nevada. Prior to coming to Las Vegas, Dr. Del Rosso served as Head of the Section of Dermatology at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, and Visiting Faculty Member in Dermatology at Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus where he twice was honored as Educator of the Year by the dermatology residents and dermatopathology fellows. He received his D.O. degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, interned at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, completed a dermatology residency at Atlantic Skin Disease and Skin Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology at OSU. At his practice in Henderson, Nevada, he is proud of the quality of service provided and has an exceptional support staff of nurses and medical assistants who are dedicated to quality patient care. Dr. Del Rosso is an internationally renowned dermatologist. He is Clinical Editor of the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, and was President of the American Acne & Rosacea Society, American Society of Mohs Surgery, and the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. He is one of the most highly requested and well-respected educators in dermatology, invited to present regularly at dermatology meetings both nationally and internationally. Dr. Del Rosso has many outside interests, especially music, and stays busy at times with four children and six grandchildren. PS Home

Dermpath On Demand is an online educational website for all things dermatopathology. Join Dr. Clay Cockerell in the library 24/7/365 to view eSlides and case review videos. About & Testimonials DOD Home With the advances in teaching technologies and the American Board of Dermatology embracing digital reading for the dermatopathology component of the board exam, the timing is perfect to launch Dermpath On Demand. Why waste your valuable time and money traveling to a board review or other training when we can offer a high-quality training experience from the safety and comfort of your own home? In addition to the annual Digital Board Review (DBR), Dermpath On Demand offers numerous interactive educational events hosted by many of the nation's leading dermatopathologists. Subscribe to the calendar and opt-in to our scholarly communications to stay up to date on all upcoming events. The weekly educational Zoom meetings have improved my confidence in dermpath and preparing for the board exam. Excellent comprehensive course provided by a distinguished lineup of dermatopathologists! High volume of cases that will leave you feeling much more comfortable and prepared for upcoming board examinations. Fantastic comprehensive high yield review course! Highly recommend for all residents taking the CORE and boards! This was a great and comprehensive dermpath review that went way beyond just making the diagnosis from the slide. The differentials covered and pearls given about exam-taking techniques were extremely helpful. Excellent course filled with outstanding and incredibly knowledgeable dermatopathologists and teachers. With many in-person courses canceling, this is now the best dermpath prep course out there! The flexibility of the recorded sessions on YouTube has allowed me to watch lectures on my schedule. This board review has been a game-changer. Thank you!

Business 201 Faculty < Back Kim Campbell Founder and Chief Advisor Kim Campbell is the Founder of Dermatology Authority and ClubDerm.com . She has established a medical communications agency focused on collaborations with key opinion leaders, publications, leading societies, and industry partners within the dermatology market. Kim holds a Master's degree in Health Education and Administration, bringing a blend of expertise in healthcare and education to the agency. Dermatology Authority has become a trusted resource delivering high-quality educational programs and partnerships that benefit the dermatology profession. https://thedermatologyauthority.com/ Business201 Home