Dermatology for the Non-dermatologist

Needs Statement

There is a critical need to strengthen dermatologic knowledge and skills among primary care professionals, who often serve as the first point of contact for patients with skin-related concerns. Many providers report limited training in dermatology, which hinders their ability to recognize, classify, and manage a wide range of skin diseases. This knowledge gap, along with low confidence in performing diagnostic procedures such as skin biopsies and in selecting evidence-based treatments, can lead to delays in care, misdiagnoses, and suboptimal outcomes. Even when providers are aware of best practices, inconsistent application due to limited visual training or uncertainty in distinguishing between similar conditions further compromises care quality.

This educational activity aims to address these challenges by offering a comprehensive curriculum on common and complex dermatologic conditions in both adult and pediatric populations. Through didactic lectures and interactive Q&A, learners will improve their ability to recognize morphologic patterns, develop thorough differential diagnoses, and implement timely, evidence-based treatment strategies. Reinforcing diagnostic reasoning, procedural confidence, and real-world clinical application will help providers improve their dermatologic care in primary care settings and ultimately achieve better patient outcomes.

Educational Objectives

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

• Assess and classify a variety of common and/or important skin maladies.
• Develop a comprehensive differential diagnosis for widespread skin disorders in adult and pediatric patients.
• Distinguish between various localized skin disorders in adult and pediatric patients as determined through a comprehensive differential diagnosis. 
• Implement timely and evidence-based treatment plans for common and complex skin diseases and disorders.

Target Audience

Competencies

• Employ Evidence-Based Practice
• Interprofessional Communication
• Medical Knowledge
• Patient Care and Procedural Skills
• Provide Patient-Centered Care

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Physician

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. BCM is committed to sponsoring CE activities that are scientifically based, accurate, current, and objectively presented.

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, BCM has implemented a mechanism requiring everyone in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., directors, planning committee members, faculty) to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests (drug/device companies) and manage/resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. Individuals must disclose to participants the existence or non-existence of financial relationships at the time of the activity or within 24 months prior.

In addition, BCM has requested activity faculty/presenters to disclose to participants any unlabeled use or investigational use of pharmaceutical/device products; to use scientific or generic names (not trade names) in referring to products; and, if necessary to use a trade name, to use the names of similar products or those within a class. Faculty/presenters have also been requested to adhere to the ACCME's validation of clinical content statements.

BCM does not view the existence of financial relationships with commercial interests as implying bias or decreasing the value of a presentation. It is up to participants to determine whether the relationships influence the activity faculty with regard to exposition or conclusions. If at any time during this activity you feel that there has been commercial/promotional bias, notify the Activity Director or Activity Coordinator. Please answer the questions about balance and objectivity in the activity evaluation candidly.

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.