Upon completion of the ODAC, participants should be able to:

• Define intrinsic and extrinsic factors of the normal aging process in patients with all skin types
• Select and formulate the appropriate aesthetic treatment plan using neurotoxins, dermal fillers, laser and light-based energy therapy technologies and cosmeceutical products in patients of all skin types who seek improvement in facial and skin appearance
• Compare patient selection, choice of injectable products and technique required to avoid potential complications and achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Express current understanding of the pathophysiology of acne as it relates to effective diagnosis and treatment
• Discuss current theories on the pathogenesis of rosacea including the identification of genetic factors and gene loci that predispose affected patients to a rosacea phenotype
• Analyze evidence-based data on acne treatment options in order to improve treatment outcomes and improve patient adherence to therapy
• Examine emerging clinical and therapeutic science insights into the pathogenesis and effective management of atopic dermatitis including new modalities recently introduced into clinical practice
• Discuss the role of the innate and adaptive immune system function in normal skin and how changes in the immune system may contribute to inflammatory disease
• Identify the psoriasis patient population that would benefit most from topical and systemic therapies including biologic response modifiers
• Assess evidence-based data on the relationship between psoriasis comorbidities and therapeutic selection
• Indicate the types of superficial fungal infection presenting in the dermatology setting including tinea pedis, tinea cruris and tinea corporis and onychomycosis and formulate effective treatment strategies
• Summarize current and emerging therapies that hold promise for the effective treatment of skin cancers including actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma
• Identify the impact of various cutaneous disorders affecting the delivery of quality dermatologic care including seborrheic keratosis and other non-cancerous growths, chronic urticaria, hyperhidrosis among others
• Recognize the impact of race, ethnicity and cultural practices on the treatment of cutaneous diseases in persons with diverse skin types
• Differentiate clinical signs of disorders of pigmentation including melasma and vitiligo and outline treatment courses effective for patients of all skin types