The weather is heating up, people are shedding their coats and sleeves, and – fittingly – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with over five million cases diagnosed each year. The good news is that it’s also one of the most preventable. Every May, groups like the Skin Cancer Foundation raise awareness about the dangers of unprotected sun exposure. They also remind people to check their skin for warning signs. In 2025, their message focuses on how skin cancer affects people personally, both physically and emotionally. At Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts, we’re proud to support these efforts. We offer Dermatology CME for nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), registered nurses (RNs), and physicians. These dedicated professionals work every day to diagnose, treat, and care for patients.

What You’ll Learn in Our Dermatology CME Courses

Throughout every one of our 10 In-person CME Conferences this year, in fact, we’ll be hosting full-day sessions dedicated to dermatology, seeking to provide medical professionals with a deep dive into all aspects of dermatology and, in part, skin cancer prevention. In 2025, we have three top-notch and engaging speakers lined up: Jameka McElroy, MSPAS, PA-C (Pensacola Beach-May, Hilton Head, Pensacola Beach-Sept); Victoria Lazareth, MA, MSN, NP-C, DCNP (Destin, Nashville, Orlando-Oct, Las Vegas); and Margaret (Maggie) McKernan, DMSc, PA-C (Orlando-July, Myrtle Beach, Austin).

Together, this dynamic trio will cover topics as varied as:

• Common dermatology conditions: skin of color edition
• Benign lumps and bumps
• A guide to common rashes
• Vitiligo and mimickers explained
• Dermatology drugs for inflammatory conditions
• Science, infections, infestations, and bites
• Adnexal diseases
• Papulosquamous diseases
• Dermatologic therapies
• Neoplasms
• Identifying benign and malignant skin lesions
• Common skin and soft tissue infections.

Stay Ahead in Skin Health

“With the rise of skin cancer in the general population, dermatology is becoming an ever more important part of a patient’s overall healthcare,” McKernan said. “Through early detection methods and increased access to care, patients can have skin cancers treated earlier with less morbidity and mortality, and there is a significant need for dermatology-educated providers to deliver the care that patients deserve. I’m looking forward to the 2025 Conference series!”

“As a dermatology physician assistant,” McElroy added, “one of the most exciting advances in the field that I’m eager to discuss with CME conference attendees is the development of next-generation biologics for inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. These newer agents offer highly targeted mechanisms of action, blocking specific cytokines such as IL-17, IL-23, or IL-4/13 pathways, which are key drivers of inflammation. This precision means better disease control with fewer side effects than older, broader immunosuppressive therapies.” 

“What’s particularly exciting is the rapid pace at which these biologics are being tailored for different patient populations and conditions: For instance, some newer biologics show exceptional efficacy in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who may not have responded well to previous treatments. With faster onset of action and more durable responses, patients are seeing significant improvements in quality of life. Additionally, there are advancements in expanding the use of biologics for conditions beyond psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, such as hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and alopecia areata. This opens new avenues for treatment in traditionally challenging diseases, offering hope to patients who previously had limited options. The continued refinement of biologics, along with emerging long-term safety data, is something I’m also enthusiastic to share at upcoming CME events. These innovations represent a paradigm shift in managing chronic dermatologic conditions, moving us closer to truly personalized care for our patients.”

What’s on the Horizon: Explore the Latest Dermatology CME Courses

Ready to learn from thought leaders in your field and earn major CME? Check out our full lineup of sessions and programming in a variety of destination locations!

• May 20-23, 2025: Pensacola Beach, FL (Earn up to 26 CME credits and 4.5 APRN Pharmacology credits at this CME Conference.) 
• June 10-13, 2025: Destin, FL (up to 26 CME credits and 6.75 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• June 23-26, 2025: Myrtle Beach, SC (up to 39 CME and 12.5 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• July 15-18, 2025: Orlando, FL (up to 26 CME credits and 7.25 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• July 29-August 1, 2025: Hilton Head, SC (up to 26 CME credits and 4.75 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• August 25-28, 2025: Nashville, TN (Earn up to 26 CME credits and 7.5 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• September 9-12, 2025: Pensacola Beach, FL (Earn up to 39 CME credits and 10.5 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• October 7-10, 2025: Austin, TX (Earn up to 26 CME credits and 5.25 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• October 20-23, 2025: Orlando, FL (Earn up to 39 CME credits and 9.75 APRN Pharmacology credits)
• November 11-14, 2025: Las Vegas, NV (Earn up to 39 CME credits and 10.5 APRN Pharmacology credits).

Enhance Your Dermatology Expertise with Our CME Courses

Whether you take in an in-person CME Conference at a destination location, or via our on-demand courses, like our Best of the Best of 2024, or virtual CME conferences, you’ll learn from the best of the medical community as you earn CME credits, network, and gain knowledge on cardiology and emergency medicine, dermatology, diabetes, orthopedics, pain management, pharmacology & prescribing and women’s health. We also offer the best value per CME credit in the CME training industry!