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Message from the President DermNewsletter of the American OsteopathicLine College of Dermatology Spring 2016 Vol. 32, No. 1 Message from the President Greetings from Houston, Texas - again! As President of the AOCD, I welcome you to another edition of DermLine. As I think about our recent past and the dramatic changes afoot, I recall Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, Past President of AOCD, commenting in the Spring 2014 edition of DermLine about the coming AOA/ACGME merger. As I stated previously, “Today, at this moment, we are living in yesterday’s future.” Our future has arrived. Because the AOA, along with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, have agreed to a single accreditation system for graduate medical education programs in the United States, our graduates of osteopathic institutions, along with graduates of allopathic medical schools will complete their residency and/or fellowship education in ACGME-accredited programs and demonstrate achievement of common milestones and competencies side-by-side. I hope you realize the power in the previous statement. Trained together, osteopathic and allopathic graduates will no longer be divided. Perhaps the most exciting news to share is the AAD vote that just passed last month. This has been a battle we have been fighting for generations. The vote suffered defeat in 2004 and 2010. On both occasions, a majority of the membership voted in favor, but the required two-thirds majority required to approve a change to the bylaws fell short. I was told I would never see this vote go through in my lifetime. Today, however, our osteopathic physicians certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology will be recognized as Fellows in the AAD. This exemplifies what we all have known for a long time—we are equals with our MD counterparts. This vote gives us the ability to hold offices and serve on committees. I sincerely hope we all serve the AOCD and AAD in some capacity. By harnessing the strength of both organizations, we all can make a change. However, our work is far from being done! More than ever, the preservation of our osteopathic roots will be critical. The AOCD remains a strong organization. I am proud of our heritage and mindful of the work that lies ahead. This great organization has nurtured me throughout my career and will do the same for generations of osteopathic dermatologists to come—if we believe in and support the AOCD. The AOCD brought us to where we are. Each of us emerged as dermatologists because of this great organization. The AOCD will remain a strong provider of service and support to dermatologists who chose osteopathy for their medical training and philosophy. Our boutique organization is special. Our members are not lost among the masses. Our professional development will remain world-class. Our publications will continue to disseminate valuable information and updates. The person-to-person connection is what makes AOCD one of the greatest assets in our daily professional lives. As you read this edition of DermLine, reflect on how fortunate we are to be osteopathic dermatologists. Our future will remain strong as long as we join together in keeping the vision alive, provide outstanding training and seminars to our members and In this issue... never forgetting that our purpose is to serve patients. AOCD Details Path to ACCME Accreditation for Meetings 2-5 I look forward to seeing you in Santa Monica! AOCD Thanks 2016 Spring Meeting Alpesh Desai, DO, FAOCD Sponsors and Exhibitors...page 6 President, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology 2016 Spring Meeting Highlights and Notes ...pages 12-33 Line DermNewsletter of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Executive Director’s Report Board of Trustees by Marsha Wise, Executive Director PRESIDENT Alpesh Desai, D.O., FAOCD Hello (DOs) within the Fellow membership category PRESIDENT-ELECT Karthik Krishnamurthy, D.O., FAOCD Everyone, of the AAD. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Daniel Ladd, D.O., FAOCD We’ve had a We want to stress to our members that this is SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT busy start to only a status change. Both the AAD and the John P. Minni, D.O., FAOCD the year. We AOCD remain separate organizations and offer THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT just returned unique services to their respective members. Reagan Anderson, D.O., FAOCD from our IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT spring We continue to offer informational updates Rick J. Lin, D.O., FAOCD meeting in to our members via the Thursday Bulletin. TRUSTEES New York When the bulletin arrives in your inbox, be Danica Alexander, D.O., FAOCD City held sure to take a moment to review. We try to David Cleaver, D.O., FAOCD Tracy Favreau, D.O., FAOCD March include reminders and updates on pertinent Peter Saitta, D.O., FAOCD 30-April 3, 2016 at the Battery Park Ritz information as much as possible. Amy Spizuoco, D.O., FAOCD Carlton. The reviews coming in from this Michael Whitworth, D.O., FAOCD conference have been outstanding! It will We recently announced that the AOCD SECRETARY-TREASURER Steven Grekin, D.O., FAOCD be time for our fall meeting before you was is in the process of seeking initial EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR know it. Join us at the Loews Hotel in Santa accreditation with the Accreditation Council Marsha A. Wise, B.S. Monica, CA, September 14-18, 2016. Online for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). registration and hotel information is available The staff and I are excited to get this project Editorial/Public Relations Committee on our web site. Remember to log in with completed for the membership. Click here to CHAIR your username and password to get the learn more about the ACCME. David Cleaver, D.O., FAOCD AOCD member rate. DERMLINE EDITOR What does this mean for the AOCD? Once Danica Alexander, D.O., FAOCD The 2016-2018 CME guide for physicians is obtained, the AOCD will be able to grant DERMLINE ASSOCIATE EDITOR Marsha Wise now available. AOCD members must earn AMA CME in addition to AOA CME. MEMBERS one hundred twenty (120) CME credits for Getting to the Initial Accreditation will take Danica Alexander, D.O., FAOCD membership in the American Osteopathic work. Specific criteria must be met. Jason Green, D.O., FAOCD Association within this three-year cycle, Susun Kim, D.O., FAOCD beginning Jan. 1, 2016 and ending Dec. 31, The Accreditation Criteria are divided Albert Rivera, D.O., FAOCD Lawrence Schiffman, D.O., FAOCD 2018. Of this total, 30 CME credits must be into three levels. To achieve Provisional Dustin Wilkes, D.O., FAOCD obtained in Category 1-A and the remaining Accreditation, a two year term, providers Corporate Partners 90 CME credit may be obtained with either must comply with Criteria 1, 2, 3, and RUBY Category 1-A, 1-B, 2-A, or 2-B credits. 7–12. Providers seeking full accreditation Sun Pharma or reaccreditation for a four-year term must DIAMOND To maintain your specialty certification, you comply with Criteria 1–13. To achieve Galderma must earn a minimum of FIFTY (50) specialty Accreditation with Commendation, a six- Valeant Pharmaceuticals CME credits in each primary specialty held year term, providers must comply with all PLATINUM Lilly USA, LLC (e.g. dermatology) during the three-year CME Accreditation Criteria. GOLD cycle. For dermatology, as required by the AbbVie AOBD, at least TWENTY-FIVE (25) of the Criterion 1: The provider has a CME mission Celgene required FIFTY (50) specialty credits must statement that includes expected results BronZE Allergan be Category 1-A. AOA Category 1-A credit is articulated in terms of changes in competence, Anacor Pharmaceuticals granted for formal face-to-face programs that performance, or patient outcomes that will be Dermatopathology Laboratory of Central States meet the Category 1 quality guidelines, faculty the result of the program. PEARL DUSA Pharmaceuticals requirements and are sponsored by AOA- Novartis accredited Category 1-A CME sponsors. The Criterion 2: The provider incorporates Contribute to DermLine AOCD is a Category 1-A accredited sponsor into CME activities the educational needs for dermatology CME. (knowledge, competence, or performance) that If you have a topic you would like to read about or an article you would like to write for the next issue of underlie the professional practice gaps of their DermLine, contact Marsha Wise by email at We are happy to share the results of the recent own learners. [email protected] or John Grogan at [email protected]. American Academy of Dermatology’s recent American Osteopathic College of Dermatology P.O. Box 7525 By-Laws amendment vote. The vote which Criterion 3: The provider generates activities/ 2902 N. Baltimore St. passed with 69.42% voting in favor, will educational interventions that are designed to Kirksville, MO 63501 Office: (660) 665-2184 | (800) 449-2623 allow osteopathic physicians certified by the change competence, performance, or patient Fax: (660) 627-2623 American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology outcomes as described in its mission statement. Web: http://www.aocd.org http://www.aobd.org Criterion 4: This criterion has been Accreditation with Commendation include financial relationships of a spouse eliminated effective February 2014. Criterion 16: The provider operates in or partner. The ACCME has not set a a manner that integrates CME into the minimum dollar amount for relationships Criterion 5: The provider chooses process for improving professional practice. to be significant. Inherent in any amount is educational formats for activities/ the incentive to maintain or increase the interventions that are appropriate for the Criterion 17: The provider utilizes non- value of the relationship. setting, objectives, and desired results of education strategies to enhance change the activity. as an adjunct to its activities/educational Standards for Commercial Support: interventions (e.g., reminders, Standards to Ensure Independence in Criterion 6: The provider develops patient feedback).
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