The 30th Annual Eastern Winter Dermatology Conference
February 7-10, 2019
The Lodge at Spruce Peak (formerly Stowe Mountain Lodge)
Stowe, VT
Overview
The conference is intended for dermatologists, although primary care physicians with a special interest in dermatology are welcome to attend. The course is designed to provide high-level continuing education for dermatologists, keeping them abreast of new and exciting findings in basic science, clinical dermatology and dermatologic therapy.
Objectives
1. Recognize how children are different from adults and tailor dermatologic therapies to their needs.
2. Be literature literate. Update yourself on the articles with greatest impact in 2018.
3. Bring yourself up to date with advances in dermatologic surgery and cutaneous oncology.
4. Satisfy part of Component 2/periodic self-assessment of MOC (25 questions).
5. Improve your skills with dermoscopy by learning with a leader in the field.
6. Tailor your treatment of palmoplantar dermatoses.
7. Properly identify patients with genetic predilections and use genetic testing appropriately.
8. Delineate and triage infantile and childhood vascular lesions.
9. Define your approach to the treatment of melanoma in situ.
10. Stay abreast of emerging medical therapies in dermatology.
Accreditation
In
support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of
Medicine at the University of Vermont 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.
The University of Vermont designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Application for MOC Self-Assessment credit (for MOC Component 2) has been filed with the American Board of Dermatology. Determination of credit is pending.
This live activity, the 30th Annual Eastern Winter Dermatology Conference, with a beginning date of 02/07/2019, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 13.75 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This conference has been approved for a total of 3.75 Pharmacotherapeutic Credits.
Leisure Time
Stowe exudes breathtaking beauty in the winter. Enjoy the slopeside ski in/ski out convenience of the Lodge at Spruce Peak (formerly Stowe Mountain Lodge). The best in alpine skiing is found at Stowe's Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak complex. Mt. Mansfield is Vermont's highest peak and offers a wide range of terrain for every ability level. It's known for the double-black diamond (most difficult) "Front Four" trails, but also offers some great intermediate cruisers and a lovely group of beginner trails in the Toll House area. Stowe is now Epic and part of Vail Resorts.
Stowe's interconnected cross-country ski centers provide one of the largest, most diverse trail systems in the United States. More than 150km of groomed and 100km of back country trails criss-cross Stowe's landscape.
For more Stowe information, please visit: www.gostowe.com.
Ski Information
A single voucher will provide a discount for each person who plans to ski or snowboard at Stowe Mountain Resort. Those interested in renting equipment and/or looking to participate in any of the children's lesson programs will be provided a web-link where they can make the reservation and pay for the activity. Pre-registration is needed for ALL adult lessons and children's camps and lessons. Stowe Mountain Resort is a Vail Resort. Individuals with an Epic Pass, depending on the type of pass, have unlimited access at all Vail Resorts.
Hotel Information
The Lodge at Spruce Peak (formerly Stowe Mountain Lodge) offers extensive recreational facilities and superb artisan cuisine. A world class spa, heated outdoor pool with indoor swim out access and full service fitness center are located on site.
A block of beautifully appointed rooms has been reserved at the Lodge at Spruce Peak. Please call the Lodge (888‐478‐6938 or 802‐760‐4755) and indicate your participation in this course to obtain our discounted rates. Discounted room rates expire on December 15. To ensure room choice and availability, it is recommended that you make your room reservations as soon as possible. Accommodations often sell out during the winter in Stowe.
Registration Fees
TUITION: Physicians $650 (on or before December 14); Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Pharmacists $400 (on or before December 14); Physicians-in-training $300. Please add $50 after December 14, 2018. Fee includes online course materials, continental breakfasts, breaks and reception.
REFUNDS: Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $75, will be made only if notice of cancellation is received in writing by January 10, 2019. Refunds are not possible after that date.