SDPA Webinar: Last Week in Clinic: Dermatopathology- Common Inflammatory Conditions

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The "Last Week in Clinic" lecture by Dr. Kelli Hutchens aims to cover more commonly encountered conditions you likely saw last week in clinic. This session focuses on building a framework for approaching inflammatory conditions based on histopathologic features. With this framework in mind, you'll be able to build more robust differential diagnosis and implement best biopsy approach, so you'll be ready for clinic next week!

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

Build a framework for classifying inflammatory conditions commonly encountered in clinic into histopathologic categories based on depth / area of activity in the skin.
Learn the histologic features of commonly encountered inflammatory conditions including lichen planus, psoriasis, eczematous dermatitis, drug eruptions, and dermal hypersensitivity reactions.
Apply the framework for classification and histologic features to enhance your practice through best site selection and method of procurement for sampling.
Gain confidence in when to perform additional sampling for direct immunofluorescence studies.
Review alternate classification schemes to add in your differential diagnosis of inflammatory conditions.

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 4/23/2025 to 4/30/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2013414.

Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD

Professor in the Department of Dermatology

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Dr. Amy McMichael is a Philadelphia native who received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her Dermatology residency training at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.

Dr. McMichael is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. She has held leadership positions in the Department for over 20 years, first as Residency Program Director for 12 years and Chair of the Department for 11 years. She stepped down from the Chair position 2022 to pursue her other interests including clinical medicine, equity work, research, and mentorship.

She has been a leader in her field, including her roles as past President of Skin of Color Society as well as past President of the National Medical Association Dermatology Section. She has also served as a Board member and Vice President of the Womens Dermatologic Society and Secretary/Treasurer of the North American Alopecia Research Society. She recently served as a Board member of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2021-2024. She has mentored countless students, residents, and junior faculty over the years.

Dr. McMichael’s clinical and research interests include: hair and scalp disorders, psoriasis, and skin of color. She is co-editor of several texts including Hair Diseases: Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Treatments and Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology 9th edition. She serves on the editorial boards of JAMA Derm, Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin Appendages, Cutis, and The Dermatologist, and is the author of more than 180 journal articles and chapters.