Practical Pearls in Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician


To be able to identify and correctly diagnose an acute or chronic skin condition, while examining the patient as a whole. This lecture will help the practioner properly diagnose common skin conditions and better understand when to refer to a dermatology and when to biopsy. 

Disclosures: None. 

The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic medical education to physicians. NYSOMS designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity. 

All grievances may be directed to NYSOMS Executive Director at nysoms@nysoms.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.