Mission

Skinternal Medicine is an annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) conference designed for and geared towards primary care providers and other non-dermatologists. The goal is simple: to get better skin care for more patients.

Skin issues are the most common reasons for patients to see their primary care provider, as described in a recent Mayo Clinic study here: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(12)01036-1/fulltext.

Primary care providers are often the first to see skin diseases, as they are at the front lines. By improving the knowledge of non-dermatologists in recognizing both the common and the concerning skin diseases, patients will receive better care, including earlier diagnoses, better treatment, prompt referral when indicated, etc.

History

Dr. Megan Landis, board-certified, Mayo Clinic trained dermatologist, developed the idea for the Skinternal Medicine conference in 2017. She has a passion for education and for excellent patient care. She had spoken with several of her colleagues in primary care and many providers in-training who were often looking for ways to learn more dermatology to use in their day to day clinical care of patients. Dr. Landis thought a CME/CE conference would be a great way to enhance the diagnostic and therapeutic skills of PCPs on common skin diseases seen in the primary care setting.  Knowledge is power and improves patient care.

The goal initially was, and always will be, to have excellent lecturers, who are passionate about dermatology and experienced teachers, to teach bread and butter dermatology – things commonly seen in the primary care office. The latest in evidenced-based care will be discussed, with emphasis on practical information and tips and pearls to improve patient care on a day-to-day basis.

Skinternal Medicine held its first annual conference in April 2018.  It was a huge success and received rave reviews!  Over 200 registered attendees joined us for the first conference, which was held at Kye’s in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The interactive format during the question and answer sessions was filled with high yield tips and pearls, as well as the lecturers’ personal experiences. The comradery amongst colleagues provided for a great learning atmosphere.  The lecturers were true experts in their area, and were extremely effective giving high yield, concise lectures.

We are excited for the next Skinternal Medicine conference on Friday April 16, 2021 at the ShelbyHurst University of Louisville Campus on Louisville’s east end. It is easily accessible from the interstate with free, ample onsite parking. Several new lectures will include: Common Procedures in the Dermatology Office, The Red Face, Cutaneous Signs of Internal Disease, and More. Register (LINK to register) early and save. You won’t want to miss this!