Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
It is the policy of Medical Education Resources to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Target Audience: This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician extenders, and aestheticians.
Purpose Statement: To promote skin health and beauty through the science of skincare.
Educational Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Understand the purpose of all commonly used ingredients in skincare products, especially those with an FDA monograph
- Recommend skincare products for different skin types and conditions
- Build a product regimen to achieve the goals for a particular patient
- Understand the business of skincare and how to market it in their practice
- Have awareness of the skincare industry’s role in new product development, government’s role in skincare regulation, and the interplay of all stakeholders in determining the future of the industry.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is being planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources, Science of Skincare, LLC, and International Meeting Managers, Inc.. The Science of Skincare Summit is pursuing joint accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education.
Physician Credit Designation
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Credit Designation
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.
Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 13 contact hours.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Designation (AANP)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) 13 contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP and AACN.
Physician Assistant Credit Designation (AAPA)
Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.