Neither comprehensive nor exhaustive, the Dermatology Core Curriculum serves as a framework of knowledge that can be applied readily to everyday practice needs. This educational program covers a wide range of contemporary dermatopathological information in a way that is practical for a general dermatologist. Designed as a framework of knowledge, the information can be easily accessed and applied while a practitioner is viewing histopathologic specimens under the microscope. Commonly encountered dermatopathologic diseases are listed to provide the practitioner with a reasonable differential diagnosis based upon a single histopathologic observation.
Pediatric dermatology is an extensive field of study.
This program provides general practitioners, who have an interest in the field but not necessarily post-graduate training, with a practical, concise overview of pediatric dermatology. A general practitioner can readily apply this information to patient care and incorporate it into a practice. With many recent advances in surgical techniques and treatment, along with growing requests from patients for these procedures, dermatologic surgery is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the dermatologist's practice. This program is designed with the general practitioner in mind, highlighting in outline form the core aspects of dermatologic surgery such as anesthesia, closure materials, cryosurgery, infection control, instrumentation, laser principals, preoperative concerns, reconstructive surgery and wound healing. Also included are presentations of more advanced topics such as botulinum toxin, chemical peels, dermabrasion, Mohs micrographic surgery, and soft tissue augmentation.