Session Details

F073 Transformation of Dermatology through Digital Dermatopathology: Practice Opportunities and Challenges

Sat, Mar 9, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Room 25B
2 CME Available Forum Practice Management
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DESCRIPTION

Innovations in whole slide scanning technology, artificial intelligence and access to big data are resulting in dramatic shifts in the practice of dermatopathology. However, few laboratories are utilizing digital dermatopathology at scale. Our session aims to highlight opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of digital dermatopathology, algorithms to support dermatopathology diagnosis, ‘real-life’ scenarios encountered in a fully transformed digital dermatopathology practice, and perspectives reflecting the spectrum of expertise provided by our diverse expert speaker panel.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.

Describe best practices/standards for implementation of digital dermatopathology to support a clinical dermatology practice.

2.

Examine current and potential future roles for digital dermatopathology and artificial intelligence in the transformation of dermatology practice and education.

3.

Discuss the workforce and reimbursement implications of digital dermatopathology in practice.

SCHEDULE

3:35 PM

Promise of AI and Digital Pathology in Practice: Workforce and Reimbursement Implications

Anil Parwani MD

4:00 PM

Six Years of Experience in a Fully Implemented Digital Dermatopathology Lab

Curtis T. Thompson, MD

4:25 PM

Nuts and Bolts of Digital Dermatopathology

Nneka I. Comfere, MD, FAAD

4:40 PM

Remote Dermatopathology

Margot S. Peters, MD, FAAD

4:47 PM

Digital Dermatopathology Implementation in Practice

Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD

5:00 PM

Panel Discussion

DIRECTOR

Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD

Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD

CO-DIRECTOR

Nneka I. Comfere, MD, FAAD

Nneka I. Comfere, MD, FAAD

SPEAKERS

Anil Parwani MD

Anil Parwani MD

Margot S. Peters, MD, FAAD

Margot S. Peters, MD, FAAD

Curtis T. Thompson, MD

Curtis T. Thompson, MD

DISCLOSURES

Nneka I. Comfere, MD, FAAD

No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.

Anil Parwani MD

No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.

Margot S. Peters, MD, FAAD

No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.

Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD

No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.

Curtis T. Thompson, MD

CTA Pathology – Founder(Salary);