Dermatology for Primary Care

Overview

Practical Dermatology CME for PCPs

This online CME program takes a unique approach to dermatology training: Unlike most diagnosis-driven courses, Dermatology for Primary Care uses syndrome-based modules to emphasize morphology, clinical context, patient factors, and warning signs, giving you the tools to manage ongoing conditions, not just identify them. You’ll learn what to look for — so you know what you're looking at.

Modules blend real-patient photography, focused audio commentary, and step-by-step procedural videos for a complete, immersive experience. You’ll gain practical skills in dermatologic problem-solving and disease management, from diagnosis through treatment planning and long-term care.

The shorter, high-yield lectures featured in this continuing medical education program will help you hone your ability to recognize and manage everything from acne and eczema to melanoma, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, blistering diseases, and dermatoses affecting the male and female genitalia.

Topics / Speakers

Welcome to the Dermatology Lexicon - Adam Friedman, MD

Atopic Dermatitis and Other Eczematous Disorders - Peter Lio, MD, FAAD

Urticaria and Angioedema - Adam Friedman, MD

Psoriasis and Psoriasiform Dermatitis - George Han, MD, PhD

Practical Management and Treatment Pearls - Acne, Rosacea, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Pooja Sodha, MD

Benign Skin and Malignant Cutaneous Tumors - Vishal Anil Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

When to Worry – Adverse Cutaneous Drug Eruptions - Mary Maiberger, MD, FAAD

Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infections - Carson Kirkpatrick, MD

Fungal Skin and Soft Tissue Infections - Carson Kirkpatrick, MD

Viral Infections - Emily Murphy, MD

STIs and Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV - Emily Murphy, MD

Bites, Stings, and Other Infestations - Freba Farhat, MD

Hair Loss Disorders in Primary Care - Naiem Issa, MD, PhD

Genital Dermatology – Inflammatory - Emily Murphy, MD

Genital Dermatology – Neoplasms - Emily Murphy, MD

Pediatric Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician – 1 - Anna Yasmine Kirkorian, MD

Pediatric Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician – 2 - Anna Yasmine Kirkorian, MD

Common Dermatologic Conditions in Skin of Color - Lauren Payne, MD, MS, FAAD

Cutaneous Signs of Malignancy - Karl Saardi, MD

Recognizing Connective Tissue Disease and Vasculitis - Karl Saardi, MD

Blistering Disease Basics - Karl Saardi, MD

Dermatologic Emergencies in the Outpatient Setting - Freba Farhat, MD

Faculty

Accreditation

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 15 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Date of Original Release: July 31, 2025
Date of Credit Termination: July 30, 2028

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and post-test.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Discuss their scope of knowledge of basic and clinical dermatological science
• Recognize and address areas of weakness as it pertains to skin disease
• Evaluate and diagnose common dermatology entities
• Identify which dermatologic presentations require external referrals including urgent/emergent conditions
• Reduce the reliance on empiric treatment and referral for common skin conditions

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for internists, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Quick Facts

Provider: Oakstone CME

Course Director:

Karl Saardi, MD

Assistant Professor

Director – Inpatient Dermatology

George Washington University Hospital

Washington, DC

Credits: Earn a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 15.00 ABIM MOC points