Dermatologists Host Skin Cancer Bootcamp for Family Physicians and Allied Health Professionals

TORONTO, April 10, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is hosting its first-ever dermatology for non-dermatologists (D4nD) bootcamp, a half-day, interactive and essentials program for front line healthcare practitioners wanting to improve their clinical skills in diagnosing and treating skin cancers.

The skin cancer bootcamp was designed to bridge existing knowledge gaps in relation to detection, preliminary diagnosis, and developing more efficient referral pathways to ensure timely and optimal patient care.

	Who:		Dr Richard Langley, Incoming CDA president and Halifax dermatologist
			Dr Anatoli Freiman, Sun Protection Program chair and Toronto dermatologist
			Dr Yvette Miller-Monthrope, Toronto dermatologist
	Topics:		Importance of the early detection and diagnosis of skin cancers (all)
			Bridging knowledge gaps and collaborative inter-displinary programming to improve patient outcomes (Langley)
			Prevention: how Canadians can help themselves (Freiman and Miller-Monthrope)
			CDA Sun Protection Program - sunscreen recognition program (Freiman)
	What:		Interview & Photo/Video Opportunity
	When:		Friday, April 12, 2013
			Interviews 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
			Video B-roll 1:00 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.
	Where:		MaRS Discovery District, Auditorium
			101 College St, Toronto, ON

Parking: Underground parking is available at the MaRS Centre at a cost of $4 per half hour and can be accessed via Elizabeth Street, just south of College Street on the west side of the road. Additional parking is available at a number of parking garages and above ground lots within a two-block radius.

About CDA
The Canadian Dermatology Association, founded in 1925, represents Canadian dermatologists. The association strives to provide easy access to the largest, most reliable source of medical knowledge on dermatology. CDA exists to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the care of the skin, hair and nails; provide continuing professional development for its members; support and advance patient care; provide public education on sun protection and other aspects of skin health; and promote a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. By doing so, CDA informs and empowers both medical professionals and the Canadian public.

SOURCE: Canadian Dermatology Association

On-site contact person Friday, April 12:
Caroline Herzberg, Director, Professional Education and Accreditation
Office: 613.738.1748 x 226  |  Cell: 613.791.7991
[email protected]

CDA Communications contacts:
Jennifer Scott, Director, Communications
613.738.1748 x 222
[email protected]

Laura Craig, Coordinator, Communications
613.738.1748 x 229
[email protected]