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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

The NIH has awarded a $3.2 million grant to fund the development of the Melanoma Resistance Evolution Atlas (MREA). This project aims to pioneer innovative strategies for preventing and treating resistant melanomas.⁠

Learn more about the project and who leads it on the DEF blog link ...in bio!⁠

#dermatology #cancer #skincaretips #skinclinic #skintips #healthyskin #sunprotection #professionalskincare #skinblog #Melanoma

🌟 What’s your favorite thing about the DEF Biologic and Small Molecule NP/PA CME Bootcamp? Tell us in the comments! 🤩⁠

Bootcamp Faculty Dr. David Cohen, MD, MPH shares what he likes the most about the DEF Bootcamps...and annual meeting! 😉 ⁠

🗓️ Join us at ...the next DEF Bootcamp, May 3-4 in Jersey City! Register now link in bio! ⁠

Is the mystery of your contact dermatitis linked to sulfites? Named Allergen of the Year by @acds_dermatitis, sulfites might be the missing piece in your puzzle! #sulfites #atopicdermatitis #patchtesting⁠

Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the potential role of ...sulfites in contact dermatitis, link in bio!

Dive into the legislative package, emphasizing the expansion of the primary care workforce, particularly NPs and PAs. This initiative aligns with our mission at the Dermatology Education Foundation, focusing on the Training and #Education of #NPs and #PAs.⁠

Learn more on the DEF Blog ...link in bio!

Exciting News! The FDA has approved a botulinum toxin called Letybo for aesthetic use in the US. It’s specifically designed to treat moderate-to-severe glabellar (frown) lines in adults. Plus, it’s been a top neurotoxin brand in South Korea for seven consecutive years! Read more [Link in bio]

Formulation advances have led to SPF formulations that are more user friendly without sacrificing UV protection, explains Gilly Munavalli, MD. Non-chemical sunscreens can now be used without creating a visible film on the skin. #SPF #Sunscreen #HealthySkin

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