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Forward16th Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy & Update on Malignant Melanoma 2021
This course offers LIVE (in-person) and LIVESTREAM (virtual) attendance options.
*LIVE (in-person) attendees must comply with all live course requirements and guidelines and applicable state and local COVID-19 travel restrictions, guidance and resources.
Course Directors: James W. Jakub, M.D., Aaron R. Mangold, M.D., and David L. Swanson, M.D.
December 3 - 5, 2021 - Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia - Scottsdale, Arizona
This three-day course will provide the attendee with a multidisciplinary review of standard of care management practices and state-of-the-art advances in care of the patient with cutaneous malignancy, particularly melanoma but including squamous cell cancer. The first day will focus on epidemiology, prevention, pathology, surgical treatment and advances in systemic therapy for patients with melanoma and squamous cell cancer. Afternoon sessions will focus on surgery, medical oncology and introduction to dermoscopy. The last two days are an in-depth immersion into dermoscopy for evaluating skin diseases with a focus on neoplasms. Participants will develop practical skills that will enable them to be more comfortable approaching patients with potentially dangerous skin lesions.
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| Physician, Scientist, D.O. | $895 |
| Allied Health, Nurses, Retired Physicians | $795 |
Target Audience
The intended audience are dermatologists, surgeons, oncologists, physicians, NPs and PAs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and General Practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
DERMOSCOPY
- Apply pattern analysis and simple algorithms for the identification of skin neoplasms, benign and malignant
- Identify and differentiate melanocytic from non-melanocytic lesions using dermoscopy
- Describe uses of dermoscopy outside the discipline of cutaneous malignancy, including inflammatory disorders
MELANOMA AND SQUAMOUS CELL CANCER
- Describe how to approach skin cancer in adults in general and in special circumstances
- Describe how to approach skin lesions in children
- Describe and compare biopsy techniques and indications
- Cite novel approaches for the treatment of squamous cell cancer and Melanoma, including intralesional
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Clinic is closely monitoring COVID-19 prevalence and may adjust live course attendance limits as necessitated by CDC, public health and other relevant guidelines. Attendees are asked to comply with all live course and conference guidelines.
Special room rates are available until the block is sold out or until November 11, 2021, whichever comes first. The discounted rate is $169.00 plus tax and resort fee for a run of house room. Please make your reservations early to ensure accommodations at the discounted rate. When calling the hotel, please be sure to indicate that you are a participant of the Mayo Clinic 16th Annual Dermoscopy & Malignant Melanoma December 2021 group. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations. All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and livestream) for a maximum of 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| Day | Credits |
|---|---|
| Friday General Session | 4.5 |
| Friday - Track A | 3.5 |
| Friday - Track B | 2.5 |
| Saturday | 6.25 |
| Sunday | 6.25 |
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 20.50 Attendance
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, please email Kristy Badder at exhibits@mayo.edu.
| Thank you to the following exhibitors for their support of this live course: | ||
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LIVE (in-person) attendees must comply with all live course requirements and guidelines and applicable state and local COVID-19 travel restrictions, guidance and resources.
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- Complete COVID-19 testing within 72 hours or less of the event start date and provide attestation that a negative test result was received OR provide attestation that a lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result was received within the previous 90 days, that it has been at least 10 days since the positive test, and that you are currently asymptomatic. You must be logged in to ce.mayo.edu to complete your attestation.
Learners who do not fulfill the above requirements will be unable to attend the live (in-person) event.
Requirements and guidelines may be amended as CDC, public health and other relevant guidance are adjusted.
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