Board Review Course in Dermatology - American University of Beirut
Board Review Course in Dermatology - American University of Beirut
Board Review Course in Dermatology - American University of Beirut
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The Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong> at the<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Medic<strong>in</strong>eIn jo<strong>in</strong>t sponsorship withCleveland Cl<strong>in</strong>icAnnounces its 1st<strong>Board</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>Course</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong>February 8-9, 2012Alfouzan Galadari <strong>Dermatology</strong> Conference HallDepartment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong>, Build<strong>in</strong>g 23<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical Center<strong>Beirut</strong>, Lebanon
Message from the Activity DirectorThe Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong> at the <strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> is pleased to <strong>of</strong>fer its first<strong>Board</strong> <strong>Review</strong> course <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong> to all dermatology residents <strong>in</strong> the Arab countries and the region.This 2-day course is a fully-illustrated, note-packed volume <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> dermatology and thedermatosciences and fulfills a real need for a s<strong>in</strong>gle study guide for the exams <strong>of</strong> the Arab <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Dermatology</strong>. Presented by a dist<strong>in</strong>guished faculty, this course focuses on deliver<strong>in</strong>g broad <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong>an easy-to-understand and easy-to-remember format. Tips, tricks, short lists, and mnemonics - a musthavefor any dermatology resident - will complement every topic <strong>in</strong> the course.We look forward to welcom<strong>in</strong>g you <strong>in</strong> this <strong>in</strong>tensive and high yield course and hope its menu willprove valuable and will culm<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>in</strong> success <strong>in</strong> your board exams.I look forward to this activity with a thrill and enthusiasm.Best Regards,Abdul-Ghani Kibbi, MDActivity DirectorPr<strong>of</strong>essor and Chairperson <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong> Department<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical Center2011 <strong>Dermatology</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>Course</strong> Activity Directors and FacultyActivity DirectorsAbdul Ghani Kibbi, MDPr<strong>of</strong>essor and Chairperson, <strong>Dermatology</strong> Department<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical CenterOssama Abbas, MDAssistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Cl<strong>in</strong>ical <strong>Dermatology</strong>, <strong>Dermatology</strong> Department<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical centerGeorges Abi Saad, MDCME Office DirectorPr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Cl<strong>in</strong>ical SurgerySurgery Department<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical CenterLocal FacultyMaurice Dahdah, MDCl<strong>in</strong>ical Associate, Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong><strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical Center<strong>Beirut</strong> – LebanonSamer Ghosn, MDAssistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong><strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical Center
<strong>Beirut</strong> – LebanonMazen Kurban, MDAssistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong><strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical Center<strong>Beirut</strong> – LebanonNelly Rubeiz, MDPr<strong>of</strong>essor, <strong>Dermatology</strong> Department<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical Center<strong>Beirut</strong> – LebanonSalah Salman, MDAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, <strong>Dermatology</strong> Department<strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical Center<strong>Beirut</strong> – LebanonGeneral Information and AccreditationProgram OverviewThe <strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> is pleased to present the 1st <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>Course</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>Dermatology</strong>. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this course to provide a comprehensive dermatologic board review to helpparticipants <strong>in</strong> their preparation for the Arab <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong> certification and re-certification.This <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>Course</strong> is a comprehensive regimen that is similar <strong>in</strong> its content to thecurriculum <strong>of</strong> the Arab <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong>. It is meant to provide a consummate review <strong>of</strong> possibletopics that may <strong>in</strong>variably be featured <strong>in</strong> the exam. <strong>Dermatology</strong> topics to be discussed <strong>in</strong>clude basicscience, drug metabolism, cutaneous manifestations <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternal disease, hair and nail disorders, pediatricdermatology, dermatopathology and more.ObjectivesAs a result <strong>of</strong> attend<strong>in</strong>g this course, the participants will be able to:1. Acquire knowledge <strong>of</strong> both basic and cl<strong>in</strong>ical dermatology2. Recognize deficit or weakness <strong>in</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong> dermatology3. Identify, diagnose, and evaluate dermapathology liaisons and entities4. Discuss the use <strong>of</strong> direct immun<strong>of</strong>luorescence and immunities to chemistry
VenueAlfouzan Galadari <strong>Dermatology</strong> Conference Hall, Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong>, 3rd floor, PierreAbou Khater build<strong>in</strong>g (Build<strong>in</strong>g 23) at the <strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong> Medical CenterAccreditationThis activity has been planned and implemented <strong>in</strong> accordance with the Essential Areas andpolicies <strong>of</strong> the Accreditation Council for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Medical Education through the jo<strong>in</strong>t sponsorship <strong>of</strong>The Cleveland Cl<strong>in</strong>ic Foundation Center for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Education and <strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong>Medical Center. The Cleveland Cl<strong>in</strong>ic Foundation Center for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Education is accredited by theACCME to provide cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g medical education for physicians.The Cleveland Cl<strong>in</strong>ic Foundation Center for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Education designates this live activity fora maximum <strong>of</strong> 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim only the creditcommensurate with the extent <strong>of</strong> their participation <strong>in</strong> the activity.Participants claim<strong>in</strong>g CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the <strong>American</strong>Osteopathic Association Council on Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Medical Education for Category 2 credit.Faculty DisclosureThe Cleveland Cl<strong>in</strong>ic Foundation Center for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Education has implemented a policy tocomply with the current Accreditation Council for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Medical Education Standards forCommercial Support requir<strong>in</strong>g resolution <strong>of</strong> all faculty conflicts <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest. Faculty declar<strong>in</strong>g a relevantcommercial <strong>in</strong>terest will be identified <strong>in</strong> the activity syllabus.Target AudienceTarget audience <strong>in</strong>cludes physicians prepar<strong>in</strong>g for dermatologic board certification or recertification andphysicians desir<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive update <strong>of</strong> basic dermatologic cl<strong>in</strong>ical <strong>in</strong>formation.RegistrationAttendance is $500 for each participant until January 22, 2012. After that date, the registration fee will be$ 750. Registration fee <strong>in</strong>cludes syllabus, refreshment breaks, and lunches. Please contact <strong>Dermatology</strong>Department at derm@aub.edu.lb for further <strong>in</strong>formation and registration.OrganizerDepartment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dermatology</strong>, <strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beirut</strong>P.O. Box 11-236 Riad El Solh<strong>Beirut</strong> 1107 2020, LebanonTel: +961-1-350 000 ext 5330/5335Fax: +961-1-744 467Email: agkibbi@aub.edu.lb; oa09@aub.edu.lbWeb: http://staff.aub.edu.lb/~webderm/
Program AgendaWednesday, February 8, 20127.30 - 7.50 Registration7.50 - 8.00 Welcome and IntroductionDr. Abdul Ghani KibbiSESSION I8.00 - 9.00 Structural Biology <strong>of</strong> Epidermis and Basement MembraneDr. Kibbi9.00 – 9:15 Break9.15 - 10.00 ImmunodermatologyDr. Abbas10.00 - 12.00 Hair and Nail <strong>Review</strong>Dr. Dahdah12.00 - 13.00 Cutaneous manifestations <strong>of</strong> Internal diseasesDr. Rubeiz13.00 - 14.00 LUNCHSESSION II14.00 - 15.00 LasersDr Rubeiz15.00 - 17.00 Infectious Disease with <strong>Review</strong> <strong>of</strong> Derm-Relevant MicrobiologyDr. AbbasSESSION III17.00 - 18.00 Dermatopathology cases (session 1)Dr. Kibbi
Thursday February 9, 2012SESSION I8.00 - 9.30 Surgical AnatomyDr. Salman9.30 - 10.45 Surgical Reconstruction and basics <strong>of</strong> cosmetic proceduresDr. Salman10.45 - 11.00 C<strong>of</strong>fee Break11.00 - 12.00 Benign to Severe Cutaneous Drug ReactionDr. Abbas12.00 – 13.00 Drug Metabolism and BiologicsDr. Kurban13.00 - 14.00 LUNCHSESSION II14.00 - 16.00 Pediatric <strong>Dermatology</strong> <strong>Review</strong>Dr. Kurban16.00 - 17.00 Genodermatosis reviewDr. KurbanSESSION III17.00 – 18.00 Dermatopathology cases (session 2)Dr. GhosnA 5 m<strong>in</strong>ute question and answer period is <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the speaker’s allotted time.
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