CME Office: 
Region
Series date: 
05/17/2023 - 12:30pm PDT to 09/27/2023 - 1:30pm PDT

Skin conditions, including acne, are one of the most common and time-consuming reasons for a new presentation to a primary care physician. Join our two-part webinar series for an effective approach to first line management of mild, moderate, and severe acne. This new series, created by AFM and Dermatology physicians will help you to:

  • Optimize the use of both OTC and prescription (topical and systemic) therapies in your primary care practice
  • Establish effective communication and collaboration strategies that set your patients up for success

Target Audience:
TPMG physicians treating acne in Adult & Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics

Session Summary:
Also see each session listed at the bottom of the page for more information & webinar log-ins. 

 

TOPICS

SPRING SERIES

FALL SERIES

Module 1

1. Over the Counter Acne Products
2.​​​ Treatment Streamlining & Adherence Tips
3. Topical Retinoids
4. Patient Communication Pearls - Acne Treatment

May 17, 2023
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Sept 20, 2023
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Module 2

1. Prescription Combination Topical Meds
2. Systemic Prescription Meds & Antibiotics
3. Treating Hormonal Acne
4. Isotretinoin and Referrals to Dermatology

May 24, 2023
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Sept 27, 2023
12:30 - 1:30 PM


Learning Objectives:
As a result of attending this activity, participants will be able to: 

1. Communicate effectively to patients about acne diagnosis, treatment, adherence and expected improvement. 
2. Identify effective OTC acne regimens.
3. Utilize the prescription treatment ladder.
4. Discuss hormonal acne management.
5. Explain when a consult with Dermatology is needed.

Faculty:
Erica Kurien, DO, Family Medicine - San Francisco Mission Bay Medical Offices
Patrick McCleskey, MD, Dermatology - Oakland Medical Center
Daniel Santiago, MD, Family Medicine - San Francisco Medical Offices
Veena Vanchinathan, MD, Dermatology - San Jose Medical Center

CME Credit:

CME credit will be granted to participants who participate in the live activity and complete the on-line evaluation survey.

TPMG Physician Education and Development is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

TPMG Physician Education and Development designates this live activity approved for 1.0 hour per session (for a maximum of 2.0 hours total for the series) of AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Certificate of attendance will be available via this website for printing within approximately 30 days of the program date. It will be up to the individual attendees to report applicable hours of attendance to their respective boards.


Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
None of the speakers, planning committee members, and consultants for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse any brand-name products.

Planning Committee:
Erica Kurien, DO, Family Medicine - San Francisco Mission Bay Medical Offices
Patrick McCleskey, MD, Dermatology - Oakland Medical Center
Ngoc Pham, MD, TPMG Chair of Chiefs - Dermatology
Daniel Santiago, MD, Family Medicine - San Francisco Medical Offices
Veena Vanchinathan, MD, Dermatology - San Jose Medical Center
Juliette Carney, MS, Sr. Professional Development Consultant, TPMG Physician Education & Development

Series location: 
Online via Teams
Oakland, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps

Sessions

Session Date
Optimizing Acne Care in Your Practice - Module 1 05/17/2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm PDT
Optimizing Acne Care in Your Practice - Module 2 05/24/2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm PDT
Optimizing Acne Care in Your Practice - Module 1 09/20/2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm PDT
Optimizing Acne Care in Your Practice - Module 2 09/27/2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm PDT