Webinar Series: Journal Club, February 2024

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Recorded On: 02/07/2024

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*NOTE: The CME for this webinar is no longer active.

Join us for discussion of three preselected articles from JAAD Nov 2023-Jan 2024. We will discuss the article's methodology and how the article informs daily practice.

*Surgical excision versus topical 5% 5-fluorouracil and photodynamic therapy in treatment of Bowen’s disease: A multicenter randomized controlled trial - Presented by Moderator Nitsa Sebat, MS, PA-C

*Transcriptomic analysis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma reveals a multigene prognostic signature associated with metastasis - Presented by Moderator Cynthia Griffith MPAS, PA-C

*Histologic margin status is a predictor of relapse in lentigo maligna melanoma - Presented by Moderator Sandi Morris, MS, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Analyze the evidence presented in the selected dermatology journal articles.
Discuss the strengths and limitations of identified dermatology studies, and identify how this evidence translates into evidence-based practice within dermatology
Discuss how the presented research may influence treatment strategies, patient counseling, or management approaches in dermatology practice.

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 2/8/2024 to 2/8/2025 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2010754.

Cynthia Griffith, MPAS, PA-C

Dermatology Physician Assistant

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Cynthia Griffith is a Dermatology Physician Assistant at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Cynthia is the Editor in chief for the Journal of Dermatology Physician Assistants and is a guest lecturer in the UT Southwestern PA program and a lecturer at local, regional and national conferences. When not practicing, Cynthia is a national champion sailor and marathoner.

Sandra Morris, PA-C

Sandra Morris, PA-C, DFAAPA has been working in general Dermatology for 23 years. She treats all facets of dermatologic disease and also does skin cancer, cyst and lipoma excisions. Her formal education includes: Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA) - MS, Physician Assistant Studies
University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN) - MS, Microbiology/Immunology
University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS) - BS, Medical Technology

Sandra has served as adjunct faculty member of the Emory University Physician Assistant Program and guest lecturer for the Mercer University Physician Assistant Program. Teaching subjects have included renal medicine, immunology, infectious disease, laboratory medicine and dermatology. Sandra has been on several medical missions to include Emory University Physician Assistant Mission Project -Migrant Farm Workers, Bainbridge, GA; International Student Learning Medical Mission, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Central American; Passion to Heal ME to WE) Dermatology Medical Mission, Kenya, Africa and she has been a volunteer at the local Coweta County Good Samaritan Clinic for 10 years. She is currently serving as the Treasurer for the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistant (GDPA) association. Sandra has given multiple presentations and has written articles in JDPA, JAAPA, and JCM. Sandra is married to a retired Delta Airlines pilot and has two stepsons and five grandchildren. She enjoys painting and paper crafts of all kinds.

Elenitsa Sebat, MS, PA-C

Assistant Clinical Professor

UC Davis

Elenitsa Sebat is a seasoned Dermatology Physician Assistant PA-C with a career spanning over a decade in Northern California. Since 2009, she has been a devoted practitioner, in rural and urban healthcare communities. She has been an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants since 2010. Her passion for reducing healthcare disparities led her to pursue a PhD program focusing on understanding and addressing melanoma skin cancer disparities, reflecting her dedication to improving healthcare access and outcomes for all populations.

In addition to her clinical endeavors, Elenitsa is deeply invested in education. Joining the faculty at UC Davis in April 2021, she has been instrumental in teaching future healthcare professionals in the Physician Assistant program. Elenitsa finds balance outside her professional life by sharing cherished moments skiing with her kids and partner during winter and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Northern California through hiking during the summer.