Day One

Session 1 – On the topic of topicals; Have we underestimated the role of topical therapy in acne treatment

After taking this program, participants will be able to:

1. Optimize the management of acne with topical therapy based on patient needs, presentation, and skin type.
2. Recognize and prevent the consequences of delayed or sub-optimal acne treatment, and the role of retinoids in reducing the risk of acne scarring.
3. Improve patient experiences and overall patient adherence by using practical tips and strategies to optimize clinical outcomes with topical acne therapies.

Session 2 – Optimal Management of Moderate Psoriasis: Practical Points for the Primary Care Physician

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be able to:

1. Correctly stratify patients by the severity of their psoriasis and distinguish moderate to severe psoriasis from mild psoriasis (paying attention to scalp, face, palms, soles, genitals and nails).
2. Identify psoriasis as a systemic disorder that often requires systemic treatment.
3. Confidently manage moderate psoriasis patients.
4. Establish treatment that considers potential co-morbidities in patients with PsO

Session 3 – Rosacea Update; strategies for diagnosis and treatment in primary care

Upon completion of this continuing medical education program, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and assess the key diagnostic features of rosacea, and differentiate them from other common dermatological conditions
2. Discuss management strategies based on patient characteristics and identify means to optimize therapy
3. Discuss practical tips and strategies to improve patient adherence and outcomes

Day 2

Session 4 – Evidence-Based Guide to Eczema Management in Primary Care

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be able to:

1. Explore the pathophysiology, risk factors and patient impact of AD
2. Review the diagnosis and management of three common clinical presentations of AD
3. Examine the role of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of AD
4. Customize the pharmacological treatment for a specific AD patient
5. Develop an eczema care plan for a patient with AD

Session 5 – A Topical Conversation: Optimizing Treatment in Patients with Psoriasis

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish psoriasis from other conditions (differential diagnosis)
2. Be confident of the treatment options for each severity of psoriasis
3. Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of existing and new topical therapies
4. Choose the most beneficial therapeutic strategy for your psoriasis patients
5. Confidently prescribe the appropriate treatment for your patient

Session 6 – On Your Toes! How to optimize the assessment and management of toe nail fungus

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize clinical presentations and risk factors that would prompt examination and testing for onychomycosis.
2. Apply a recommended clinical pathway for the work-up, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, and treatment of onychomycosis based on the severity of the disease.
3. Educate patients to recognize risk factors for onychomycosis infection and to establish treatment expectations to maximize adherence and outcomes.