Keynote Lecture: Skin Signs of Systemic Disease
Skin can often be a window into multiple body systems, allowing a master dermatologist to see beyond just skin disease. Skin signs often reveal underlying disease that may not otherwise be immediately obvious. Dr. Elston will present the keynote lecture titled Skin Signs of Systemic Disease, where he will share insight into how to use the skin to detect systemic diseases earlier when they are often more readily treated.
Dr. Elston is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. He serves as Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has served as president of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology and as Honorary Professor at China Medical University in Shenyang China, Guest Professor at the Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University in Changsha, China, Visiting Professor, Peking University School of Medicine, Beijing, China and Adjunct Professor, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. He is an honorary member of both the German and French Dermatological Societies and has received commendation from the International League of Dermatological Societies for his international work.
Dr. Elston is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, did his dermatology residency at Walter Reed Medical Center and a dermatopathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is the author of over 670 peer reviewed publications and 75 textbook chapters. He is the Associate Editor in Chief of eMedicine dermatology, is one of lead authors of Andrews Diseases of the Skin and Editor in Chief of the Requisites in Dermatology series of textbooks. In addition to many notable professional awards, Dr. Elston has received significant recognition as an educator. He has received the UIC, Rush and Cook County Dermatology residents teaching award, St Luke’s-Roosevelt Volunteer Teacher of the Year Award, Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Medicine Outstanding Teacher Award, Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Pathology Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Darl Vanderplueg Excellence in Teaching Award
CME:
Accreditation: this activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of OHSU School of Medicine and Oregon Dermatology Society. The OHSU School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit: OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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