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14.0 Contact Hours
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Dermatology for Primary Care: A Primer Emphasizing Tips, Tricks, and Pearls
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
Round-trip New Orleans, LA
February 16 - 23, 2020
Round-trip New Orleans, LA
February 16 - 23, 2020
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
Agenda:
| Date | Time | Topic | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Feb 17, 2020 | 8:00-8:40 am | An Approach to Diagnosis of Skin Disease | Dr. McCowan |
| 8:40-9:00 am | Questions and Answers | ||
| 9:00-9:40 am | Non-melanoma skin cancer: Tips and Tricks | Dr. Pearlman | |
| 9:40 - 10:00 am | Questions and Answers | ||
| 10:00-10:40 am | Melanoma skin cancer: Tips and Tricks | Dr. Jackson | |
| 10:40-11:00 am | Questions and Answers | ||
| 11:00-11:40 am | Superficial Fungal Infection: When KOH Prep? | Dr. Jackson | |
| 11:40-12:00 N | Questions and Answers | ||
| 12:00 N-1:00 pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:00-1:40 pm | Herpes Infections: Overview of Dx and Rx | Dr. Helms | |
| 1:40-2:00 pm | Questions and Answers | ||
| 2:00-2:40 pm | Mites/Bites: When Scabies Prep? | Dr. Harber | |
| 2:40-3:00 pm | Questions and Answers | ||
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Interactive Session 1: Diagnosis/Contact Dermatitis | Brown, NP-C | |
| Saturday Feb 22, 2020 | 8:00- 8:40 am | Basic Skin Surgery: Tips and Tricks | Dr. Helms |
| 8:40-9:00 am | Questions and Answers | ||
| 9:00-9:40 am | Advanced Skin Surgery: Tips and Tricks | Dr. Brodell | |
| 9:40-10:00 am | Questions and Answers | ||
| 10:00-11:00 am | Interactive Session 2: Treatment | Dr. Helms / Dr. Pearlman | |
| 11:00am-12:00 N | Mission Medicine: Nigeria anyone? | Dr. Brodell | |
| 12:00 N-1:00 pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:00-1:40 pm | Great Cases from the Deep South | Dr. Jackson | |
| 1:40-2:00 pm | Questions and Answers | ||
| 2:00-2:40 pm | The Diagnosis and Treatment of Warts | Dr. Brodell | |
| 2:40-3:00 pm | Questions and Answers | ||
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Interactive Session 3: What did you learn? | Dr. McCowan / Dr. Helms |
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty
Robert T. Brodell, MD, FAAD, FRCP(Edin)
Professor and Past Founding Chair, Department of Dermatology
Billy S. Guyton, MD Distinguished Professor
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Robert T. Brodell, MD is tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology, Past Founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology, and Billy S Guyton MD Distinguished Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College ('75) and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry ('79), he completed dermatology and dermatopathology training at Barnes Hospital (Washington University in St Louis). He was in solo private practice for 27 years in Warren, Ohio. Dr Bob has performed 1,895 lectures, directed 49 symposia, and has 420 publications, 42 book chapters, 43 poster presentations, and has written three books: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Warts: An Evidence Based Approach (2003); Tips and Tricks in Procedural Dermatology (2019); and, Dermatology in Rural Settings -- Organizational, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Perspectives.
Ira Dan Harber, MD
Department of Dermatology, UMMC
Ira “Dan” Harber hails from Iuka, MS. He received a BS degree in biology from ‘Ole Miss before attending medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
He won the UMMC Department of Surgery Suturing Award, perhaps an early indication of his interest in the procedural aspects of Dermatology.
After a preliminary year of internal medicine at Louisiana State University, New Orleans, he returned to the University of Mississippi to begin his training in Dermatology. He and his wife Alli were married in 2018, and they enjoy board games, cooking, ‘Ole Miss sporting events, and travel.
Stephen E. Helms, MD, FAAD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Dr. Helms arrived at the University of Mississippi in 2013 with 35 years of private practice experience in Warren, Ohio. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh.
In addition to teaching medical students and dermatology residents at Northeastern Ohio Medical University and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, he frequently taught at regional and national venues. His dermatology subspecialty interest is in occupational dermatology and contact dermatitis.
Dr. Helms has 62 scientific publications and is a reviewer for several journals. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Cutis. He has participated as an investigator or sub-investigator in scores of clinical trials.
Steve enjoys fishing, reading, watching classic movies, and especially, traveling with his wife, two children and their families.
Jeremy Jackson, MD
Department of Dermatology UMMC
Originally from Meridian, MS, Dr. Jackson attended Mississippi State University where he was a four-year letterman in baseball with the Bulldogs and lead MSU to back-to-back College World Series in 1997 and 1998.
He was named Academic All-American in 1997 and 1998 and was the Southeastern Conference male scholar-athlete of the year award in 1998. Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1998, he was later traded to the New York Mets where he finished his minor league career. He moved back to Mississippi and enrolled at University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2002
After completing an Internal Medicine Residency, he served an additional year as Chief Resident of Internal medicine before completing a dermatology residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Dr. Jackson has served on the faculty since 2013. His subspecialty interests are hospitalist dermatology, complex medical dermatology, and cutaneous lymphoma. He serves a Director of Clinics in the Department of Dermatology.
Nancye McCowan, MD
Department of Dermatology
UMMC
Nancye McCowan is Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at the University of Mississippi Medical Center .
She received her medical education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine where she also completed her Transitional Medicine Internship and her Dermatology Residency.
Dr. McCowan has been a dermatologist on active duty for the United States Air Force and was then in private practice in Omaha, NE for many years. After returning to Arkansas in 2000, she began a career in academic dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Dr. McCowan joined the faculty at UMMC in 2007 and was the inaugural program director when the program was established in 2013.
Ross Pearlman, MD
He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and graduated cum laude. He completed his internal medicine internship at the University of Colorado in Denver. He is excited to join the UMMC Dermatology family to focus on providing care to Mississippians, especially in rural areas. Outside of medicine, his interests include backpacking, fishing, paddling, and skiing.
Amanda S. Brown, FNP-C
She works with Dr. Helms and Dr. Mockbee to assist in the complex evaluation and education of patients with contact dermatitis in addition to seeing general dermatology patients within our team-based care system to best serve the needs of Mississippians.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Cruise Itinerary
| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Feb 16 | New Orleans, LA |
- | 4:00 pm |
| Mon Feb 17 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Tue Feb 18 | Cozumel, Mexico |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Wed Feb 19 | Roatan, Honduras |
10:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Thu Feb 20 | Harvest Caye, Belize |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Fri Feb 21 | Costa Maya, Mexico |
7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Sat Feb 22 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Sun Feb 23 | New Orleans, LA |
7:00 am | - |
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
New Orleans, LA - New Orleans is a city that knows how to have fun. Whether you take time to savor authentic Creole cuisine, browse through quaint antique shops in the French Quarter, or take a tour through historic mansions that date back over a century, you're sure to find dozens of other things to delight you in this happy, high-spirited city that pulses with the beat of Dixieland jazz. And don't forget to take a ride on one of the city's picturesque trolley cars.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Cozumel, Mexico - With its lively tropical reefs, crystal-clear waters and ancient ruins, Cozumel is ripe for one-of-a-kind adventures. Cruise to Cozumel and head to Chankanaab National Park, where you can snorkel among the colorful reefs and schools of tropical fish that give this island its premier diving status. Or travel back in time on an adventure through the towering Maya ruins of Tulum. When you’re done exploring, unwind with a beachside massage at Playa Mia. From culture savoring to soaking up sunshine, you’ll find a world of adventure waiting for you in Cozumel.
Roatan, Honduras - The island of Roatan is known for its glittering bays and colorful coral reefs perfect for outdoor adventures like snorkeling and scuba diving. Discover your inner pirate in Roatan, where you can taste local rum, swim among starfish at Starfish Alley, or sample fresh seafood at local restaurants.
The 40-mile-long island borders the second-longest barrier reef on the globe, which attracts many divers each year. Go horseback riding at Little French Cay or unwind in paradise at West Bay. Don’t forget to try conch fritters and rum cake during your visit.
Harvest Caye, Belize - Belize is ideal for eco-tourism. With diverse ecology consisting of jungles, rainforests, swamps, coral reefs and so on, you will find solace and adventure in Harvest Caye's stunning landscape
Costa Maya, Mexico - Exploring the dense tropical vegetation and wide sandy bays of the Costa Maya, it's easy to imagine the days when sacrifice and slavery, rite and ritual were rampant in the Mayan culture. Even today, the countless ruins of temple walls, stairs and secret pathways exude magic and mystery. And when your archaeology lesson is complete, glorious stretches of coral sand may inspire you to build your own empire-of sand castles, of course!
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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