APPNA Academy

Course Description:

This dermatology lecture series provides a practical review of common and clinically significant skin conditions encountered in daily practice. Through case-based discussions and visual examples, participants will learn to recognize, diagnose, and manage a variety of dermatologic presentations ranging from common cosmetic concerns to potentially life-threatening rashes. The course will also highlight recent advances in dermatology that are transforming patient care. By the end of the series, participants will gain improved diagnostic confidence and practical management strategies for a wide range of dermatologic conditions.

Learning Objectives: 

After this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and manage common cosmetic dermatologic conditions affecting the face and differentiate them from other facial dermatoses.
2. Recognize the differential diagnosis of round or annular rashes and apply appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies.
3. Diagnose and manage common dermatologic rashes frequently encountered in clinical practice.
4. Identify dermatologic emergencies and dangerous rashes, recognizing key warning signs that require urgent evaluation and treatment.
5. Discuss recent advancements in dermatology, including emerging therapies, technologies, and evolving treatment approaches.

Mode of Delivery:

1 hour of contact sessions through Zoom every other Sunday with the ability to view the content later online for self-paced learning. 

Course Duration: April 19, 2026  - June 14, 2026

Time: 11: 00 AM – 12: 00 PM US Eastern Time
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pakistan time

Course Schedule:

Lecture 1:
April 19 2026
From Acne to Aging: Managing Common Facial Cosmetic Conditions.
Neelam Khan, MD, FAAD

Lecture 2:
May 3 2026
Round Rash Round-Up: Cracking Annular Dermatoses
Asmaa Chaudhry, MD, FAAD

Lecture 3:
May 10 2026
From Benign to Dangerous: Navigating Red Rashes.
Sairah Khokher, MD, FAAD

Lecture 4:
June 7 2026
Advancement in Dermatology: Biologics and Beyond
Attiya Haroon, MD, PhD, FAAD

Lecture 5:
June 14 2026
Defense Against Time: Antioxidants in Anti-Aging and Skin Cancer Prevention
Noreen Galaria, MD, FAAD

Course Director:

Attiya Haroon, MD, PhD, FAAD
Dermatologist in California
Assistant Professor, California Health Sciences University
Clinical Preceptor at Stanford University