Program Book: CME Information
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Target Audience
The primary target audience of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Summer Academy Meeting is its members. Secondary audiences for the 2009 Summer Academy Meeting include dermatology residents and others.
Overall Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the activity, participants will:
- Recognize the results of current and evolving research;
- Update their knowledge about recent advances in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes;
- Review and interpret basic knowledge and skills in medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, pediatric dermatology, and dermatopathology;
- Improve practice management skills;
- Integrate new principles to improve their everyday practice of dermatology.
Continuing Medical Education Credits
The American Academy of Dermatology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Dermatology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 55.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Academy of Dermatology’s 67th Annual Meeting is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for 55.75 AAD Recognized Category 1 CME Credits and may be used toward the American Academy of Dermatology’s Continuing Medical Education Award.
All Annual Meeting activities, unless otherwise specified, are approved for direct-sponsored AAD Category 1 CME Credit. Credit is calculated on a ¼ hour basis and will be reflected on the members’ transcripts within 4 to 6 weeks after the meeting.
