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

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

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DERM2023

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

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DEF Regional Biologic Bootcamp CME Program

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

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Our partnership with Practical Dermatology has enhanced our ability to communicate to dermatology practices across the country.

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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.

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Arcutis – home page over DERM, 1/4/2023 – 4/4/2023

DERM2023

Relevant and Practical Case-Based Dermatology NP and PA CME Education Experience™ for $99!

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Lilly – home page below derm, 11/1/2022 – 4/30/2022

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Wide range of lectures delivered by excellent speakers. Very informative.

Mark

DERM offers nicely interwoven integration between NP, PAs, and industry. By far my favorite conference.

Kyle M

Great information. I look forward to implementing these ideas and treatments.

Kyle K

By far, the best of the 4 conferences I attended this year.

Daniela

I’m excited for another sure-to-be great meeting!

Lauren

The DEF puts on a heck of a conference. NPs and PAs are the future of dermatology.

Fred

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- 5 days ago

#Inflammatory skin diseases and their #comorbidities can have a major impact on affected patients. Discover how #atopic dermatitis and #psoriasis affect patients and how to help them from Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C of The Dermatology Education Foundation. #…https://t.co/I4IKHq4ArK

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- 12 days ago

Did you know that systemic #inflammation is at the heart of #atopic dermatitis and #psoriasis? Learn about the skin manifestations of inflammation from Joe Gorelick, FNP-C of The DEF. #DEF #DERMNP #DERMPA #biologics #DERMCME #smallmolecule #alopecia #hidr…https://t.co/aZluPGaDWh

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@DermNPPA

- 77 days ago

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! The DEF would like to show our appreciation to all the #NPs for your continued commitment to providing exceptional care to your patients and communities! #NPweek https://t.co/PdTygorb9j

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