Skin Signs of Monoclonal Gammopathies
Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, February 11, 2010
8:00 am
First Floor Lecture Hall, Forchheimer/Einstein
12:15 pm
Cherkasky Auditorium, Moses/Montefiore
Speaker
Jean Bolognia, MD
Professor, Department of Dermatology
Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Dermatology
Director, Pigmented Lesion Clinic
Yale University School of Medicine
Dr. Jean Bolognia has served as President of the Medical Dermatology Society and the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and Vice President of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, the International Society of Dermatology, and the American Dermatological Association. She has also been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society of Investigative Dermatology, and the American Board of Dermatology. In the latter organization, she is Chair of the Certifying Examination.
Dr. Bolognia is senior editor of the textbook Dermatology, and an associate editor of the textbook Dermatological Signs of Internal Disease.
She is the founder of the Clinical Scholars program of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, and author of over 180 articles and book chapters.
This grand rounds is hosted by the Division of Dermatology.
Objectives
After attending this activity, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of plasma cell dyscrasias
- Learn methods available for detection of monoclonal gammopathies
- Recognize cutaneous manifestations of monoclonal gammopathies
Accreditation
Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.