Take the critical path
Brush up your dermatopathology skills and put them to the test in this high-yield session.
F086 – High-Yield Dermatopathology for Residents
9-11 a.m. | Monday, March 10
Location: W303A
The dermatopathology subspecialty is a critical one, and it’s not always fully represented or explored in medical school. That’s according to Randie H. Kim, MD, PhD, FAAD, who teaches the nuanced subject to dermatology and pathology residents as well as dermatopathology fellows.
Dr. Kim, who is also a staff dermatopathologist at Dermpath Diagnostics in White Plains, New York, designed a new session for the Annual Meeting to recognize and revisit dermatopathology at its fullest — whether you’re a student preparing for exams or a resident looking to specialize.
The Monday morning session, F086 – High-Yield Dermatopathology for Residents, will include informative presentations from Dr. Kim and her colleagues: Chinmoy Bhate, MD, FAAD; Adnan Mir, MD, PhD, FAAD; Gillian Weston, MD, FAAD; and Di Yan, MD, MS, FAAD. The group of experts will reinforce key concepts, review biopsy techniques, and refine diagnostic approaches for various skin conditions and histological findings.
“As session director, I will be covering topics that I remember struggling with as a resident, such as alopecia, and providing clues that helped me remember certain differential diagnoses,” Dr. Kim said. “I invited speakers who are primarily in their early- to mid-career stage who have taken the new boards exam so that they could provide additional insight and tips.”
Attendees will review real clinicopathological cases and be able to “test their knowledge” by identifying disorders based on Kodachrome photos.
A sample Kodachrome image that attendees can identify during the ‘Test Your Knowledge’ portion of Monday’s dermatopathology session. Be there to find out if you got it right!
In her presentation, which is dedicated to Kodachromes, Dr. Weston will demonstrate patterns and pathologies that are immediately discernible once retained.
“Repetition is a cornerstone of learning dermatopathology, and these Kodachrome examples are designed to leave a lasting impression, serving as valuable reference points for attendees throughout their training and beyond,” Dr. Weston said.
Resident and fellow dermatologists are encouraged to take advantage of this unique session, in addition to all the other programming and resources the AAD offers.
“I hope all attendees, regardless of their stage in dermatology training or familiarity with dermatopathology, will leave this session feeling more confident in their dermpath knowledge — whether for board exam preparation or their future practice as dermatologists,” said Dr. Weston.
“Dermatopathology remains relevant beyond examinations; a good understanding of the subject will help residents be better clinicians,” added Dr. Kim.
