The Section of Pediatric Dermatology of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announces a course on pediatric skin disorders oriented toward primary care clinicians. This will be the sixth biannual conference. The 2019 course will be held at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Stokes Auditorium and area conference rooms on Friday, April 12, 2019. The registration fee includes registration materials, continental breakfast, lunch, breaks, and parking.

The course is intended for practicing clinicians who care for children including, but not limited to, pediatricians, dermatologists, family practitioners, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians-in-training and other allied healthcare professionals.  Other specialists are welcome to attend. Participants will receive current information on dermatologic disorders in neonates, children and adolescents.

Highlights of the course include:

- Updated information on pediatric skin diseases 

-Case-based panel discussions regarding treatment strategies for common skin-related disorders

-Patient examinations with volunteer patients and their families

1. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Identify and manage common newborn skin conditions
2. Diagnose and manage common pediatric skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, hemangiomas, overgrowth syndromes, nevi and drug reactions
3. Review recent developments in optimizing sun protection and sunscreen use and contact dermatitis

                                            Before March 17, 2019             After March 17,  2019 

M.Ds                                                 $150                                        $200

PAs, APNs, Allied Health               $100                                        $150

Residents                                         $25                                          $25

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms with reduced rates has been reserved at the Sheraton University City Hotel, 36th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. The group rates are $209 single and double occupancy, plus a 16.37 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly at 888-627-7071 or 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference when calling. The special room rate will be available until Friday, March 22, 2019. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.