The DEF is the premier industry resource for dermatology NP and PA education, case-based learning, and credible training tools for the practice.

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The DEF awards mentorship grant opportunities on an annual basis. Click below for more information.

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The annual DEF Essential Resource Meeting offers up to 20 hours of CME and
a dermoscopy training course.

DEF Regional Biologic & SMALL MOLECULE NP/PA CME Bootcamps

This regional CME live meeting series offers a unique opportunity to learn more about atopic dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.

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The DEF offers live meetings, conferences and bootcamps as well as online resources to educate and train in all aspects of care for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

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Our mission is to improve dermatology patient outcomes through education and training designed for the practicing NP and PA.

Leaderboard May 2024 Bootcamp

Join us for a free UCB-sponsored webinar on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP, Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C, Joseph Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C, and Andrea Nguyen, PA-C, MPAS. ⁠

- Get NP/PA perspectives and real-world insights as panelists present and discuss their own ...patient cases managed with IL-17 inhibitors.⁠

- Learn about the science of IL-17 inhibition and key therapeutic considerations for this growing class of biologic agents.⁠

- Explore the latest data on treatment outcomes with a focus on patient and prescriber expectations of “treatment success.”⁠

- Discover key considerations related to patient selection and screening, as well as treatment initiation and monitoring.⁠

Register for FREE link in bio!⁠

Thats right! Qualified medical professionals who attend the #DEFBootcamp on both Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4 will receive a Gift Card valued at $100 to offset the costs of transportation and onsite parking. For more details on the travel stipend follow the link in our bio

Get ready for the upcoming #DEFbootcamp in Jersey City next month. If you're planning to attend share this post to let your peers know! ⁠

Bring your entire office team for FREE CME in Jersey City, May 3-4 at the Westin Jersey City Newport! ⁠

Register now with the ...link in our bio!⁠

#Dermatology #DermEducation #DermCME #FreeCME #dermnp #dermpa #dermnppa #atopicdermatitis #psoriasis #PsoriaticArthritis #Vitiligo #HidradenitisSuppurativa #AlopeciaAreata #ChronicSpontaneousUrticari #InflammatoryDiseases

In honor of STI Awareness Week, we are bringing back some wise words from Ted Rosen, MD. ⁠

He says when it comes to #STD management, proper patient counseling requires candor. You must speak openly to educate on strategies to enhance protection in the future. #STDAwareness ...#STIawareness #STIawarenessweek #sti

We are excited to highlight the DEF Biologic and Small Molecule Expert Faculty. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers. Join us for FREE CME in Jersey City, May 3-4 at the Westin Jersey City Newport! ⁠ ⁠

Register now with the link in ...our bio!⁠

#DEFBootcamp #Dermatology #DermEducation #DermCME #FreeCME #dermnp #dermpa #dermnppa #atopicdermatitis #psoriasis #PsoriaticArthritis #Vitiligo #HidradenitisSuppurativa #AlopeciaAreata #ChronicSpontaneousUrticari #InflammatoryDiseases

To combat competing and sometimes inaccurate information circulating about #skincare, Andrea Nguyen, PA-C says it’s important to let patients know you are open to questions. Offer science-backed guidance.⁠

Join Andrea Nguyen in a FREE Dermalorian Webinar on May 23, 8:00 - 9:00 PM ...ET. Link in bio!⁠

#Dermatology #Dermatologist #dermnp #dermpa #dermnppa #derm

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