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Skin Biopsy and Suturing
Online CME
The landscape of skin biopsy is ever-changing. Stay up to date on the latest treatments and suturing techniques to effectively address and treat patients’ dermatologic concerns without the need of referring them to a specialist.
Learn the newest recommendations for:
- Treatment options
- Timing of closure
- Wound classifications
- Use of antibiotics and other medications
- And more
AAFP Member: $89
Student or Resident: $69
Other Health Care Professional: $89
Nonmember: $119
Skin Biopsy and Suturing
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Professor, Family and Community Medicine; Professor, Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery; Medical Director, Skin Clinic, University of Texas Health, San Antonio
Jonathan Karnes, MD
Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, Assistant Clinical Professor of Community and Family Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Medical Director, MDFMR Dermatology Services
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:
- Choose preferred suturing methods for wound closure.
- Perform local anesthesia with minimal pain and maximum effectiveness for patients.
- Evaluate options for skin biopsy, including shave punch, and excisional biopsies.
- Compare appropriate biopsy selections for skin lesions depending upon the type of lesion and its expected depth.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing shave, punch, and excisional biopsies.
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The AAFP has reviewed Skin Biopsy and Suturing and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 7/11/2024 to 7/11/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed credit, not as Category 1.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.