Establishing Competency. Advancing Pharmacotherapeutics.
Building Excellence in Dermatology Practice.
Course Directors
Margaret Bobonich,
DNP, FNP-C, DCNP, FAANP
Douglas DiRuggiero,
DMSc, MHS, PA-C
Leigh Ann Pansch,
MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP
Program Content Subject To Change
Program Highlights
3-Day Dermatology Essentials with Advanced Pharmacology Course February 24-26th
- Focus on real-world clinical decision-making, improving diagnostic accuracy and management of complex skin diseases, and advancing knowledge of pharmacotherapies.
- Identify knowledge gaps for targeted learning and advancement of clinical expertise.
NEW! 1-Day Advanced Dermatology Workshops
February 27th
Dermoscopy Workshop — Didactic, Case-Based, Hands-On Learning
- Enhances differential diagnosis and real-world clinical application of dermoscopy.
CAQ-Derm/DCNP Certification Review Workshop
- Test-taking strategies, exam content, and format aligned with questions on the CAQ-Derm and DCNP Certification exams.
Our Partners in Dermatology
Who Should Attend
Early-Career NPs and PAs
Structured education designed to strengthen real-world clinical decision-making, diagnostic accuracy, and defensible dermatology practice.
- Build competency through a comprehensive dermatology
framework - Develop clinical reasoning skills and integrate knowledge into real-world practice
- Establish foundational prescribing principles for advanced pharmacotherapies
- Improve diagnostic accuracy, confidence, and clinical decision-making
Advanced-Career NPs and PAs
Refining expertise, identifying gaps, and advancing clinical excellence.
- Refine clinical reasoning and diagnostic precision
- Strengthen differential diagnosis skills and clinical decision-making for complex skin diseases
- Advance understanding of mechanisms of action (MOAs), therapeutic selection, and appropriate off-label therapy use
- Identify clinical blind spots and knowledge gaps to further advance expertise
- Align clinical thinking with certification readiness and professional growth
Accreditation Statement:
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Dannemiller and Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology. Dannemiller is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Associate
Dannemiller has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 16 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Registered Nurses
Dannemiller designates this educational activity for up to 16 contact hours, which includes up to 6 pharmacotherapeutic hours. Learners should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Method of Participation
Participants should first read the objectives and other introductory CME/CE information and then proceed to the educational activity. To receive credit for this activity an email with the link to the Meeting Evaluation will be sent. Please complete the evaluation and your CME certificate will populate at the end of the survey.
Credit is provided through December 30, 2026. No credit will be given after this date.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
NOTE: This activity is supported by our 2026 Sponsors from the following ineligible companies. These companies had no role in the planning, content development, faculty selection, or evaluation of this activity.
Special recognition to Johnson & Johnson as the Early Career Development Award supporter
