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Published on: November 1, 2024
Erythematous Indurated Nodule on the Forehead.
Karan Pandher1, Felipe B Cerci1, Stanislav N Tolkachjov1
1Dr. Pandher is from Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Illinois. Dr. Cerci is from the Postgraduate Program, Internal Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil, and Clínica Cepelle, Curitiba. Dr. Tolkachjov is from Epiphany Dermatology, Lewisville, Texas.
Dermatologists can earn 1 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Self-Assessment (SA) credit from the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) by completing the Cutis Photo Challenge. This activity offers flexible credit reporting for ongoing professional development.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Education
Background:
- The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) offers Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs.
- Continuing medical education is crucial for dermatologists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide dermatologists with an accessible method for earning MOC SA credit.
- To encourage engagement with educational content through a photo challenge format.
Main Methods:
- Participation in the Cutis Photo Challenge.
- Self-reporting of completion for 1 MOC SA credit via the ABD website.
Main Results:
- Successful completion grants 1 MOC SA credit.
- Credits can be reported individually or cumulatively.
Conclusions:
- The Cutis Photo Challenge is a valuable resource for dermatologists seeking MOC SA credits.
- This initiative supports ongoing learning and board certification requirements in dermatology.
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