Diagnostic Quality Assurance Exams
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Description
The Diagnostic Quality Assurance Exam is concerned with the quality of
diagnoses made by the dermatopathologist. Participants will review 20
cases and choose the multiple choice answer that best represents their
diagnosis. Upon submission of the completed exam and evaluation,
participants will receive immediate results including the correct case
answers with discussion and references. A CME certificate will be
available for printing to those who satisfactorily complete this
program. Scores are kept confidential.
Available Diagnostic Quality Assurance Exams
Diagnostic Quality Assurance Exam - Vol. 37
**The next DQA exam will be available shortly. Stay tuned for updates!**
2010 Diagnostic Quality Assurance Exam
The estimated time to complete this CME activity is: 4 hours.
Original release: 10/15/10
Closing Date: 10/15/12
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Exam Availability
The online Diagnostic Quality Assurance exams are available for credit
for a two-year period after publication and provide immediate results
and confirmation of credit earned. Specific closing dates will be posted
with each exam.
Diagnostic Quality Assurance Pricing
ASDP Members can purchase the Diagnostic Quality Assurance exams for
just $150 each. Non-members can purchase the exams for $250 each and
physicians in training are eligible for a reduced fee of just $100. The
online exam system will keep track of available exams and CME credits
for you.
Accreditation Information
The American Society of Dermatopathology is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Dermatopathology designates each Diagnostic
Quality Assurance exam for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the power of routine H&E in identifying key diagnostic histopathologic features as they relate to both inflammatory and neoplastic conditions.
- Confirm the significance of special stains and immunohistochemistry in complementing H&E findings in dermatopathology.
- Understand proper application of immunohistochemical techniques as they relate to dermatopathology in regards to their advantages and drawbacks.
- Appreciate the nuances, discern the subtleties and comprehend the caveats of entities commonly encountered in dermatopathology.
- Appreciate uncommon presentations of common entities and common presentations of uncommon entities.
Who Should Participate in the Diagnostic Quality
Assurance Exam?
Physicians who practice dermatopathology or have a special interest in
pathology of the skin or research therein.
- Dermatopathologists
- Dermatologists
- Pathologists
- Fellows in a Dermatopathology Training Program
- Residents in Dermatology or Pathology
Faculty
Drazen M. Jukic, MD, PhD
ASDP Diagnostic Quality Assurance Program Director
Questions?
Contact ASDP
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Deerfield, IL 60015
847/400-5820
E-mail: info@asdp.org
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