Northwestern University Department of Dermatology676 N. St. Clair, 16th FloorDermatology Lecture Hall

Sponsored by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Office of CME and the Department of Dermatology

Please RSVP to Kira Burk at 312-695-1190 or kburk@nm.org by August 12th

Invited lecturers from academic medical centers around the country who are experts in cutaneous oncology and cosmetic procedures will be discussing evolving trends in patient management and novel surgical interventions. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Participants will be able to obtain 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. There is no registration fee, but please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Murad Alam, MD, Course Director

Saturday, August 19, 2017 | 8:00 am - 1:15 pm

Evidence-Based Cutaneous Surgery 20179th Annual Dermatolog y Surgical Symposium

7:30am: Breakfast and Check-In

7:50am: Introduction and WelcomeMurad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBAProfessor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Surgery, Vice-Chair, Department of Dermatology; Chief, Section of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery Northwestern University

8:00am: Skin Cancer in Organ Transplant RecipientsSarah Tuttleton Arron, MD, PhDAssociate Professor of Dermatology in Residence,Associate Director UCSF Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center

9:00am: Reconstruction of the EarSean Christensen, MD, PhDAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology,Section of Dermatologic Surgery Yale University School of Medicine

10:00am: In-Transit MelanomaChristian Baum, MD, FAADConsultant, Department of Dermatology, Associate Professor of Dermatology Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

11:00am: BREAK

11:15am: Managing the Patient Experience in Dermatologic Surgery

Nicholas Golda, MDAssociate Professor of Dermatology, Medical Director of Dermatology Clinics, Fellowship Program Director – Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology University of Missouri

12:15pm: Patient Safety in Dermatologic SurgeryJesse Lewin, MDAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology Columbia University Medical Center

1:15pm: LUNCH

Evidence-Based Cutaneous Surgery 2017Saturday, August 19, 2017 | 8:00 am - 1:15 pm

Northwestern UniversityDepartment of Dermatology676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1600Chicago, Illinois 60611

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This educational seminar will be of benefit to residents, fellows, and physicians in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology.

Educational Objectives:1. Summarize and discuss appropriate methods to treat skin cancer in organ transplant patients as well as when appropriate referral to specialty services are warranted.2. Identify the salient new elements of ear reconstruction techniques as they impact the ability of dermatologists to preserve structure and function3. Describe the mitigating threats to patient safety in the perioperative period.4. Summarize and discuss proactive risk reduction techniques as they relate to the perioperative period.5. Describe, compare and contrast the methods used to treat in transit melanoma to appropriately counsel patients regarding the evidenced based treatment options available to guide therapy.6. Discuss and summarize the approaches to manage the patient experience with regards to dermatologic surgery.