With thousands of articles published annually in dermatology, it is an almost impossible task to sort through and read everything necessary to stay current. And there's the daunting task to even identify all the key clinical developments that are reported on in the numerous journals.

The physician-editors with Practical Reviews in Dermatology sort through dozens of publications, find the most relevant studies, summarize them, and suggest ways to apply this information in practice. Most of the reviews are available to you in convenient audio format — allowing you to download this material to your laptop, MP3 player or almost any portable device.

The traditional format of Practical Reviews allows you instant access to a database of dermatology issues, CME quizzes, and reviews where you can comment and share ideas with colleagues. Choose whether to receive your issues online, or mailed to you each month on an audio CD with the Audio/Online option.

With the all-new Practical Reviews On-Demand option, you can search for information across more than 30 specialties and create customized monthly issues. You'll be able to earn unlimited CE credits in both dermatology and subspecialty topics.

Subscribe today and keep learning with Practical Reviews! 

• Earn a maximum of 48 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with your 12-issue subscription.
• Receive up to 22 dermatology articles summarized and reviewed per issue, including 10-12 in convenient audio format
• Access reviews online in dermatology or with the Audio/Online option, each issue will be mailed to you on audio CD as well.

S. Elizabeth Whitmore, MD, ScM, MA
Administrative Editor
The Beatrice Keller Clinic
Sun City, AZ

David L. Swanson, MD
Coordinating Editor
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Mayo Medical School
Scottsdale, AZ

Amy Cheng, MD
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA 

Paul K. Shitabata, MD
Director of Dermatopathology, Harbor - UCLA
Dermatology Medical Director of the Dermatopathology Institute
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pathology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Torrance, CA

April W. Armstrong, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
University of California Davis
Sacramento, CA

Bryan E. Anderson, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Penn State University
College of Medicine
Department of Dermatology
Hershey, PA

Christine Cole, MD
Fellow
Geisinger Medical Center
Dermatology Department
Danville, PA

Amanda Pickert, MD
Resident
Mayo Clinic – Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ 

Daniel Eisen, MD
Assistant Professor
University of California, Davis
Department of Dermatology
Sacramento, CA

Shari A Nemeth, MD
Senior Associate Consultant
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Department of Dermatology
Scottsdale, AZ

Steven A. Nelson, MD
Dermatology Chief Resident
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ

Genevieve L. Egnatios, MD
Resident Physician
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ

Larisa Speetzen, MD
Mayo Clinic – Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ

James B. Macdonald, MD
Dermatology Senior Resident
Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 

Carlos Garcia, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Surgical Dermatology & Cutaneous Oncology
Director, Dermatology at the Oklahoma City VA Hospital
Director, Medical Student Clerkship
Department of Dermatology
Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK

Joslyn S. Kirby, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Penn State Hershey, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA

American Journal of Contact Dermatitis

American Journal of Dermatopathology

Annals of Internal Medicine

Archives of Dermatology

Archives of Internal Medicine

Arthritis Rheumatology

British Journal of Dermatology

Cancer

Contact Dermatitis

Dermatologic Surgery
International Journal of Dermatology

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Journal of the American Medical Association

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

The Lancet

Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Nature

The New England Journal of Medicine

Pediatric Dermatology

Rheumatology

Statement of Need:

As is commendable by the ACCME criteria, CME is integrated into the process for improving professional practice with educational strategies implemented to remove, overcome or address barriers to physician change. Physicians are unable to consistently integrate new information into their practices because of the ways new medical knowledge is structured and disseminated, and the time it takes to completely scan for new information. Practical Reviews publications selects and translates peer-reviewed literature for practical use therefore diminishing the barrier of time.

Intended Audience:

Dermatologists and others interested in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic diseases and care of the normal skin.

 
Special Prerequisites for Participants:

There are no prerequisites for participants.

 
Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:

• Appraise current and clinically useful information, then apply the most effective strategies and advances in the care of normal skin and in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic disease.
• Explain evidence of the safety and efficacy of certain procedures.
• Evaluate where controversy exists, and – with our distinguished editorial board of physicians – appraise the evidence and assess advantages and disadvantages of the methods in question.
• Discuss controversies, advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Integrate non-conventional principles and practices with conventional ones, while they select and employ the best of all available courses of treatment.
• Apply reviews of the latest basic science findings and predict the impact of these on clinical problems.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity

Accreditation Statement:

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by

the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 
Credit Designation Per Issue for Practical Reviews:

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is also eligible for 4 credit hours in Category 2-B of the Continuing Medical Education Program of the American Osteopathic Association, provided it is completed in its entirety.

Estimated time to complete each issue: 4 hours.

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Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure:

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the faculty and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course handout materials.

To obtain credit, the quiz must be completed and returned for scoring within 24 months of publication date. The participant must score a minimum of 70 percent.

Disclaimer Statement:

The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own. This enduring material is produced for educational purposes only. Use of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine name implies review of educational format design and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

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Practical Reviews in Dermatology™ and Oakstone's other journal review programs are certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and are acceptable as part of a comprehensive lifelong learning (CME) program, a necessary component of maintenance of certification.