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Pediatric DERMES: Dermatology Equity through Remote Management, Education and Study
September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for free weekly virtual interactive sessions every Wednesday and Friday from Sept 18 to Oct 4, 2024. Each session will include a short didactic presentation and cases submitted by dermatology and pediatric colleagues in BC. Get feedback on challenging cases, learn tips for addressing pediatric dermatological issues, and gain the confidence to successfully manage atopic dermatitis, acne, viral infections, bacterial infections and infestations, and birthmarks.
Please note that this education is designed for rural health-care providers in British Columbia and funded by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues. Questions and cases relating to rural practice will be prioritized.
Weekly Topics:
Sept 18 – Introduction to Dermatology
Sept 20 – Hair and Nails
Sept 25 – Light and Dark Spots
Sept 27- Red and Scaly
Oct 2 – Blisters and Pustules
Oct 4 – Fever and Rash
Dr. Wingfield Rehmus -Dr. Rehmus is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the head of the Division of Dermatology at BC Children’s Hospital. She is passionate about improving skincare in remote and under-resourced areas.
The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 6 credits (credits are automatically calculated). This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 6 credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.
1. Manage mild-moderate atopic dermatitis in your practice.
2. Build a differential diagnosis for common dermatology problems in children.
3. Integrate virtual consultation and in-person consultation tools for children with dermatology problems in your practice.
This project was developed and is operated by the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in partnership with the Rural Coordination Centre of BC. Funding for Rural Rounds was provided by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues, a joint committee of the Doctors of BC and BC Ministry of Health.