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Dermatology Procedures Training for Family Medicine Physicians

Expand your family medicine practice with in-demand dermatological procedures. Keep patients in-house, improve outcomes through early skin cancer detection, and capture significant revenue from procedures you currently refer out.

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2 Days
Course Duration
14.0
CME Credits
$1,299
Starting Price
ACCME
Accredited
Dermatology Procedures Training

Why Family Medicine Physicians Choose AAOPM for Dermatology Training

As a family medicine physician, you're often the first to see skin conditions. Stop referring out procedures you can perform in-house with proper training.

  • First Line of Defense: Up to 30% of primary care visits involve skin complaints. Early detection of melanoma and skin cancer saves lives.
  • CME Credits Included: Earn 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your continuing education requirements in this 2-day intensive course.
  • Hands-On Surgical Training: Practice biopsies, cryotherapy, suturing, and excisions under direct supervision of board-certified dermatologists.
  • Insurance Reimbursable: Most dermatology procedures are covered by insurance. Learn proper ICD-10 and CPT coding for maximum reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Materials: 279-page color manual with protocols, pathology examples, consent forms, and billing codes included.
Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn in Dermatology Training

A comprehensive curriculum covering essential dermatological procedures for family medicine physicians.

Lesion Identification & Skin Cancer Detection

Master the identification of benign, pre-cancerous, and malignant lesions including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Learn the ABCDE criteria and dermoscopy evaluation techniques.

Biopsy Techniques

Learn punch biopsy, shave biopsy, and excisional biopsy techniques. Understand when to use each method, proper specimen handling, and pathology submission protocols.

3 Biopsy Methods

Cryotherapy

Master cryotherapy applications for warts, actinic keratoses, seborrheic keratoses, and other lesions. Learn freeze times, techniques, and post-procedure care.

Dermoscopy

Learn dermatoscope use for magnified lesion evaluation. Understand patterns that differentiate benign from malignant conditions.

Suturing Techniques

Practice simple interrupted, mattress, and corner sutures. Learn wound closure principles and post-operative care.

Common Conditions

Diagnose and treat eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, fungal infections, warts, skin tags, and more.

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Adding Dermatology to Your Family Medicine Practice

Leverage your established patient relationships and comprehensive training to offer in-demand dermatological services.

Full Independent Practice Authority

As a licensed family medicine physician (MD/DO), you have complete authority to perform dermatological procedures in your primary care practice. You can independently diagnose skin conditions, perform biopsies, excise lesions, apply cryotherapy, and manage the full spectrum of medical dermatology. Your comprehensive primary care training provides an excellent foundation for these procedures.

30% of PCP visits involve skin complaints

Revenue Potential

Stop losing revenue to dermatology referrals. Keep patients and procedures in-house while providing better, faster care.

85% Insurance reimbursable

Procedures You'll Perform

  • Punch, shave & excisional biopsies
  • Cryotherapy for lesions & warts
  • Skin tag & mole removal
  • Dermoscopy evaluation
  • Wound closure & suturing

Patient Continuity

Your patients already trust you with their health. Offering dermatology services means faster diagnosis, seamless follow-up, and better care coordination without referral delays.

Early Detection Saves Lives

Family medicine physicians are often the first to see skin lesions. Your training in early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers directly improves patient outcomes.

Whole-Person Care Philosophy

Dermatology fits naturally into family medicine's whole-person approach. Address skin conditions alongside other health concerns. Patients appreciate not needing separate appointments with different providers. Many dermatological conditions connect to systemic health issues you're already managing.

Certification & Credentials

Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion with 14.0 CME credits. This certification demonstrates your competency in dermatological procedures to patients, insurers, and credentialing bodies. Includes 279-page comprehensive manual with all protocols and forms.

Course Calendar

Dermatology Procedures Training Course Dates for Family Medicine Physicians

Browse upcoming dermatology training courses. All courses include hands-on surgical practice.

Empire-Virtual-Training

May 9 - May 9, 2026
1 Course
Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice
Sat May 9
Livestream

Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice

$699 $999
Register

Austin, TX

Aug 8 - Aug 8, 2026
1 Course
Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice
Sat Aug 8

Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice

8:00 AM ET
$1,299 $1,899
Register

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2026
1 Course
Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice
Sun Feb 15

Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice

8:00 AM ET
$1,299 $1,899
Register

Newark, NJ

Nov 7 - Nov 7, 2026
1 Course
Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice
Sat Nov 7

Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice

8:00 AM ET
$1,449 $2,049
Register
FAQ

Dermatology Training FAQ for Family Medicine Physicians

Common questions about dermatology training for family medicine physicians.

Yes. Family medicine physicians are fully licensed to perform dermatological procedures within their scope of practice. Your comprehensive primary care training and established patient relationships provide an excellent foundation. Proper training ensures competency in specific procedures like skin biopsies, cryotherapy, and lesion removal. This course prepares you to confidently offer these services in your family medicine practice.
This comprehensive 2-day course covers: lesion identification and skin cancer detection, punch biopsy, shave biopsy, and excisional biopsy techniques, cryotherapy applications, dermoscopy use and evaluation, suturing techniques (simple, mattress, corner), curettage and cautery, and treatment of common conditions including eczema, psoriasis, warts, skin tags, acne, and fungal infections.
Studies show up to 30% of primary care visits involve skin complaints. By adding dermatology procedures, you keep patients in your practice instead of referring them out, reduce referral wait times (often weeks to months for dermatology appointments), capture significant revenue from procedures you currently lose, improve patient outcomes through early detection, and strengthen patient loyalty by offering comprehensive care.
Yes. Most dermatological procedures are insurance reimbursable. The course includes comprehensive training on ICD-10 diagnostic codes and CPT procedure codes for proper billing. Biopsies, cryotherapy, lesion removals, and dermoscopy examinations are commonly covered services. You'll receive documentation templates and billing guides in your course materials.
The Dermatology Procedures Training Course is a comprehensive 2-day program. You'll receive 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits. The course combines didactic instruction with extensive hands-on practice of surgical techniques on animal tissue. You'll receive your Certificate of Completion immediately after finishing the course.
AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our physician community with 100,000+ members, clinical resources, 279-page comprehensive manual with protocols and forms, faculty consultations, and pathology reference materials. We also offer additional courses in aesthetics, pain management, and other procedural medicine specialties.

Ready to Add Dermatology Procedures to Your Family Medicine Practice?

Join thousands of family medicine physicians who have expanded their practices with AAOPM dermatology training. Register today or speak with our team.

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