LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Accurately diagnose and better treat diverse ethnic population by increasing awareness of the unique needs of skin of color patients and determine how to apply to current practice and improve patient outcome
• Integrate diagnostic and emerging treatments for pigmentary disorders and immunobullous diseases
• Streamline referrals to KP pediatric dermatology by providing medical dermatologists support for evaluation and treatment protocols

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Physicians - The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Physician Assistants – Attendees may report up to 6.0 hours toward continuing education requirements for license renewal. ‘CME’ can be written in lieu of the provider number on all licensure renewal applications.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Physician Participants: Current dermatologists, dermatology residents as well as primary care providers
• Non-physician Participants: Dermatology RNs, medical students

ELW STATEMENT

Educational Leave taken during non-work hours will be compensated at the physician’s regular W rate upon filing of accredited CME certificate with the physician’s Area’s Education Coordinator. A ½ W will be paid for each 2 hours of accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME). CME activities of less than 2 hours may be accumulated. Fewer than 2 hours will not be paid. No physician may earn more than 4 W’s per calendar year in this manner. Educational Leave W’s earned in this manner will not count toward the regular W count and will not promote to premium pay.