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What You'll Learn
The annual Integrative Dermatology Symposium is designed to appeal to practitioners across disciplines. It will address emerging trends, and practical approaches to dermatology as practitioners assess and manage skin conditions and care. It is estimated that nearly one-third of the population is afflicted with a skin disorder. There is a great need for best practice sharing and cross-collaboration to support practitioners in the field and improve patient care outcomes.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This live symposium is designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Acupuncturists
- Advanced Practice and Registered Nurses
- Ayurveda Practitioners
- Chiropractors
- Dermatologists
- Family Practice Physicians
- Internists
- Licensed Herbalists
- Naturopathic Doctors
- Osteopathic Doctors
- Pediatricians
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
In addition to adhering to all ACCME, ANCC, and ACPE requirements, all activities must comply with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the FDA Final Guidance on Industry Supported Scientific and Educational Activities, and the AMA regulations regarding the Physician’s Recognition Award.
All sections of this application are developed without receiving any advice or guidance, either nuanced or direct, from an ineligible company. In addition, all persons who work on the development of this application, as well as all other aspects of the CME/CE content will disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to MER. MER has mechanisms in place to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest before the CE activity occurs.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity
| Name of Faculty | Reported Financial Relationship |
|---|---|
Ammar Ahmed, MD | Consulting Fees, (e.g. Advisory Board)Avita-Advisory Board Grants/Research SupportAvita--Investigator in Clinical Trial |
Anna Cabeca, DO FACOG | None |
Apple Bodemer, MD | Advisory Board - Codex Labs; stock options |
Asmi Saghvi, MD | None |
David Euler, LAp | None |
DeJarra Sims, ND | None |
Emma Norton, ND | None |
Hardar Lev-Tov, MD MAS | Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - Abbvie Inc., NextScience Inc., Novartis Inc., Pfizer Inc.,Employee / Owner - LearnskinGrants/Research Support - Essity Inc., Next Science Inc., Sigvaris Inc., Vomaris Inc.Ownership Interest / Stock Holder - Learnskin |
James Song, MD | None |
Jason Ezra Hawkes, MD MS FAAD | Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - AbbVie, Arcutis, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Janssen, LEO, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Regeneron-Sanofi Genzyme, UCBEmployee / Owner - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Spouse - stockholder)Speakers' Bureau - BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, UCB |
Jonette Keri, MD PhD | Consulting Fees - L'oreal Ortho Dermatologics, Almirall Grants/Research - Galderma research grant |
Joseph Alban, DAc MS LAc | None |
Katherine Varman, MD FAAD | None |
Kimber Dean | None |
Lakshi Alderdge, MSN ANP-BC DCNP FAANP | Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - Abbvie, Arcutis, Lilly, Sanofi, Regeneron, Incyte, Bristol Myer Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Sun Pharma, UCB, Novartis Honorarium - Abbvie, Arcutis, Lilly, Sanofi, Regeneron, Incyte, Bristol Myer Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Sun Pharma, UCB, Novartis Speakers' Bureau - Abbvie, Arcutis, Lilly, Sanofi, Regeneron, Incyte, Bristol Myer Squibb, Sun Pharma, UCB, Novartis |
Michael Traub, ND DHANP FABNO | LearnHealth, Nutritional Fundamentals for Health |
Michelle Jeffries, DO | None |
Natalie Gustafson, PharmD | Employee / Owner: Lloyd Central Compounding Pharmacy |
Neal D. Barnard, MD FACC | None |
Olena (Lienna) May, MS CNS LDN | None |
Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP | Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - Arbonne, Codex Labs, Burt’s Bees, Biogena, Novozymes, Incyte, Fotana, Nutrafol, Galderma, Abbvie, Leo, UCB, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis , Sanofi, Lilly Honorarium - Arbonne, Codex Labs, Burt’s Bees, Biogena, Novozymes, Incyte, Fotana, Nutrafol, Galderma, Abbvie, Leo, UCB, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis , Sanofi, Lilly Speakers' Bureau - Incyte, Fotana, Nutrafol, Galderma, Abbvie, Leo, UCB, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sanofi, Lilly |
Shasa Hu, MD | Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - L'Oreal - Consultant; Dr. Brandt Skincare - Advisory Board Employee / Owner - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Ownership Interest / Stock Holder - Cosmetic Research, LLC - sole owner; Curated Cutis LLC - partner (dissolved as of 4/20/2023) |
Stacy McClure, MD | None |
Steven Daveluy, MD | Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - Abbvie, UCB Grants/Research Support - Abbvie, UCB, Pfizer, Regeneron Speakers' Bureau - Speakers' Bureau |
The content managers reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:
| Name of Content Manager | Reported Financial Relationship |
|---|---|
Venita Sivamani | LearnHealth Inc. Stockholder |
MER Content Manager | No financial relationships to disclose. |
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and LearnHealth. 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.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in 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 14.5 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
FOR NURSES
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.
Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 14.5 contact hours.
REGISTERED DIETITIANS
This activity is designated for 14.5 CPEUs
FOR NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
The Integrative Dermatology Symposium is approved for 12.5 General and 2 Pharmacology (Total 14.5 CE) credit(s) of continuing education credits by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS
The Integrative Dermatology Symposium is approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and for 14.5 PDA Points. NCCAOM® PDA Points Provider #9093.
CALIFORNIA ACUPUNCTURE BOARD
IDS 2023 (LearnHealth Inc.) is approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1658, for 14.5 hours of Category 1 continuing education.
FOR ADVANCED PERSONALIZED NUTRITION PRACTITIONERS
This activity is approved by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠) to provide Continuing Education (CE) credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists® (CNS®) for a maximum of 7.5 CE Credits.
DISCLAIMER The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of MER and LearnHealth Inc. The speakers have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.
This activity is jointly provided by MER and LearnHealth. For questions about the CME credit for this activity, contact [email protected] For all other questions, please contact [email protected].
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The annual Integrative Dermatology Symposium is designed to appeal to practitioners across disciplines. It will address emerging trends, and practical approaches to dermatology as practitioners assess and manage skin conditions and care. It is estimated that nearly one-third of the population is afflicted with a skin disorder. There is a great need for best practice sharing and cross-collaboration to support practitioners in the field and improve patient care outcomes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the evidence for food based interventions for inflammatory skin diseases
- Identify the evidence for emerging pharmaceutical therapies for common pediatric and adult skin conditions
- Describe the impact of nutrition on gut and skin health
- Incorporate the use of biologics and JAK inhibitors into an integrative treatment plan for inflammatory skin conditions
- Examine the clinical evidence for the use of probiotics in skin health
- Diagram the role of the gut and skin microbiome in inflammation and the skin barrier
- Discuss the clinical evidence for the use of non-steroidal topicals to control skin inflammation
- Compare treatment approaches based on skin type and color
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