Skin conditions are incredibly common and account for over 12% of all diseases seen by family physicians. From the head and shoulders to the knees and toes, skin protects the entire body and can be damaged in a wide variety of ways — including injury, fungi, bacteria, and beyond.
Since family physicians provide the first health care contact for many patients, it is vital to provide caring, high-quality care for skin diseases. This online skin conditions CME is designed to provide practical training to equip family physicians to confidently and accurately address the breadth of skin issues. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
This is a new online CME course adapted from the most recent AAFP dermatology conditions conference. It features more than two dozen video courses and has interactive question/answer elements built in.
Acne + Case Studies
Catherine L. Kowalewski, DO, FAAD, FAC
Actinic Keratosis and Skin Cancer Prevention
Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Alopecia
Catherine L. Kowalewski, DO, FAAD, FACP
Bacterial Skin Infections
E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, FAAFP
Coding, Billing and Value Based Payment
Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Common Surgical Procedures
Daniel L. Stulberg, MD, FAAFP
Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing
Catherine L. Kowalewski, DO, FAAD, FACP
Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Catherine L. Kowalewski, DO, FAAD, FACP
Cutaneous Viral Infections
E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, FAAFP
Dermoscopy: This CME session is supported in the form of durable equipment to the AAFP from Casio America, Inc., DermLite, LLC and Heine USA.
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP and Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Dermoscopy Introduction
Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Disorders of Pigmentation
Mengyi Zha, MD, FAAFP
Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis + Case Studies
Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Fungal Skin Infections
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Hidradenitis and Follicular Disorders
Mengyi Zha, MD, FAAFP
Lichen Planus and Bullous Diseases
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Nail Disorders
E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, FAAFP
Nevi and Melanoma + Case Studies
Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Psoriasis + Case Studies
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Rosacea
Mengyi Zha, MD, FAAFP
Seborrhea
Jonathan Karnes, MD, FAAFP
Skin Conditions and Diseases Edition 6 Reflection Session and Translation to Practice (T2P)*
Skin Manifestations of STIs and HIV
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Terminology of Skin Disorders
Daniel L. Stulberg, MD, FAAFP: Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
This Itch is Driving Me Crazy
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Topical and Intralesional Steroids
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Urticaria and Drug Eruptions
Daniel L. Stulberg, MD, FAAFP
Wound Care, Skin Ulcers and Pressure Sores
Daniel L. Stulberg, MD, FAAFP
*Enhance your patient care today and earn up to 2 additional AAFP Prescribed credits when you complete the Translation to Practice® (t2p®) process.
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:
The AAFP has reviewed Skin Conditions and Diseases Edition 6 and deemed it acceptable for up to 21.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 7/30/2025 to 7/30/2028. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
Following this CME activity, participants will have the opportunity to earn an additional two Prescribed credits for participation in each Translation to Practice® exercise. Information on Translation to Practice® will be shared within the activity.