Practical Derm
BUILD YOUR SKILLS IN SKIN, HAIR & NAILS
A course that presents practical dermatology training for primary care in a full day, in-person, CME accredited conference hosted by our very own UHealth Dermatologists. Join us to celebrate the 16th year of this course on May 30, 2025 at the University of Utah Salt Lake City Campus.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
To provide reputable and practical information concerning diagnosis and management of common skin disorders to primary care physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed primarily for people that have not taken this course before, although if never hurts given the yearly format. It is for family medicine and general internal medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, residents and medical students interested in an up-to-date review of current dermatology topics.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
One of our Department’s educational missions is to provide outreach to all health care providers who deal with patient skin problems in the primary care setting. A key component of this effort has been the establishment of a one day CME course entitled Practical Derm that has been held annually during the spring at the University of Utah since 1999. This course has been received very warmly by its attendees.
As a result of attending this activity, a person in the audience should:
- Be able to more accurately diagnose and manage common dermatologic disorders encountered in patients seen in a primary care setting.
- Be able to perform basic skin biopsy and suturing techniques within the scope of the primary care setting.
- Be able to better employ different skin biopsy techniques.
- Be able to better interpret and apply the reported results of skin biopsies.
- Be able to better understand how skin biopsy findings can be interpreted differently by board-certified dermatopathologists and other pathologists.
- More easily recognize when patients are good candidates for referral.
IS THIS COURSE ACCREDITED?
Yes, this course is CME accredited through the University of Utah's Continuing Medical Education Department. Although exact information can be found on the CME tab, this conference yields 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
WHERE & WHEN IS THE COURSE HELD?
This course will be held on the University of Utah Health Salt Lake Campus at the Health Sciences Education building (HSEB) on May 30, 2025 from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Lunch, refreshments and practice suture kits are includes with registration. This course is an in-person only attendance course, it will not be offered virtually for the 2025 season.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
DIRECTOR
Luke Johnson, MD
A faculty member since 2018, he specializes in pediatric dermatology and hosting the Dermasphere podcast.
CO-DIRECTOR
Mark Hyde, PA-C, PhD
Specialized expertise in the treatment of melanoma / non-melanoma skin cancers and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
DEPT. CHAIR
Kristina Callis Duffin, MD
An expert in the field of Psoriasis and respected leader of a 365-person department.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Chante' Christensen, MBA
Dermatology's Marketing Director and fourth year coordinating the Practical Derm conference.
CO-PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Justin Martin
Project Coordinator for the Dermatology Department, assisting with the Practical Derm conference for the second year.
PHOTO GALLERY
Practical Derm was started in 2009 by Richard Sontheimer, MD, who still works in the Department of Dermatology. Dr. Luke Johnson took the Director position in 2021, with Mark Hyde joining as Co-Director in 2024. The course is curated to provide dermatology education in an informative but fun and interactive format. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from experts in their field. Register today!
Contact Us
If we have not answered your questions and/or concerns through the web pages, reach out! Contact Chante' at chante.christensen@hsc.utah.edu or at 801-581-6477.
You can learn more about the University of Utah's Department of Dermatology on our academic site or on our patient site.
Follow updates on this conference and other educational efforts from UHealth Dermatology through our social links below or listen to Dr. Johnson's podcast, Dermasphere for all things Dermatology.
