The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, an accredited specialty through the American Osteopathic Association and American Council for Continuing Medical Education, is a growing organization dedicated to promoting the practice of dermatology on a national level. The AOCD is the organization responsible for Continuing Medical Education nationwide. We are committed to providing up-to-date information and instruction for our members. 

Disclosure of Commercial Support of CME

The American Osteopathic Association and the Committee on Continuing Medical Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education have adopted regulations for ethical actions in this area which the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology endorse and have adopted for all our educational activities.  Please be assured that having an affiliation with a company does not imply in any way that something is wrong or improper; however, we want to inform attendees that such a relationship exists.

The Continuing Medical Education Program of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology will support, enhance and advance new models of academic excellence and community health care. 

Content Areas

The content of CME activities produced by the AOCD is determined and initiated by its members. The CME program approves the activities based upon needs assessment data to ensure that all offerings present current, state-of-the-art information. Specific areas of emphasis include:

• State-of-the-art clinical information
• Health systems administration
• Public health issues
• Educational methodology
• Professionalism in medicine
• Cultural proficiency 

Target Audience

The primary target audience of the CME activities conducted by the AOCD are the dermatologist physician members. The program serves community physicians, volunteer clinical faculty, academic clinicians, and students affiliated with the AOCD. The program will also actively seek to broaden its audience through developing affiliations with CME providers on the national level.

Types of Activities

The core activities presented by the CME program are live conferences. The program actively encourages members to develop enduring materials as an evolving tool for continuing education. The program is committed to exploring the development of its capacity to expand resources in other educational techniques, including Web-based activities and point-of-care technologies.

Expected Results

As a result of participation in the AOCD Continuing Medical Education program, practicing clinicians will:  Improve competency, maintain specialty board certification and cultivate lifelong learning. 

These objectives will be achieved in a setting which is evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and free of commercial bias. 

The AOCD is committed to the practice of continuing program improvement, and will actively explore new educational technologies, develop collaborative relationships with other CME providers, and seek to build the capacity to evaluate competency-based outcomes among the clinicians we serve.

Should you have any questions regarding the facilities, handouts, program content, or concerns about CME compliance with the AOA "Uniform Guidelines” and ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, feel free to contact the AOCD representative:

Marsha A. Wise, B.S. Executive Director
P.O. Box 7525
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-665-2184 

Cancellation Policy

A refund of the registration fee less $100 will be made upon receipt of a written request.

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Cancellation Policy