POCN Launches Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence, A Comprehensive Resource for NPs and PAs to Improve Peer Education
The POCN Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence is the only resource of its kind that is curated by experts to help other NPs and PAs increase their knowledge and improve patient care.
BOONTON, N.J. – August 29, 2023 – POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the United States, announces the launch of its Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence, a free online portal that serves as a one-stop resource. It provides NPs and PAs with clinical guidelines, patient support and education resources, and the latest clinical atopic dermatitis research. The information in the portal includes diagnostic tools, treatment suggestions and resources to help patients manage this chronic disease.
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, affects a significant number of adults, with 16.5 million individuals experiencing its symptoms, including 6.6 million reporting moderate to severe cases. Recognizing the need for accessible and reliable information, POCN has curated this comprehensive resource to empower advanced practice providers (APPs) with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage atopic dermatitis.
The Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence is spearheaded by a team of esteemed faculty advisors who specialize in the disease. These include:
- Andrew Baker PA-C, MBA, specializing in patients with inflammatory skin disease and skin surgery at West Ohio Dermatology.
- Kristine Kucera PA-C, MPAS, DHS associate clinical professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and PA at Lockhart Matter Dermatology
- Cynthia Tricket, PA-C, MPAS at North Dallas Dermatology Associates
Under the guidance of these distinguished experts, the Center of Excellence aims to revolutionize the approach to atopic dermatitis management among NPs and PAs, both within and outside their practice areas.
“With these three experts as faculty advisors, I am certain that the new POCN Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence will be a game-changing resource for APPs in this space, helping patients to effectively manage this chronic disease,” said Richard Zwickel, founder and CEO of POCN.
POCN is dedicated to fostering a collaborative network of PAs and NPs, facilitating knowledge sharing and creating a strong foundation of healthcare providers. To learn more about POCN and its programs, visit: https://www.pocn.com. To visit the Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence, click here.
About POCN
POCN, the largest network of PAs and NPs, is a trusted source for over 400,000 PAs/NPs who utilize POCN to connect with their peers, support and shape PA/NP education, stay up to date on the latest healthcare news, find earning opportunities including their next jobs, and access resources to improve patient outcomes. Traditionally, the physician community has received the majority of funding and resourcing, resulting in an underappreciation of the PA/NP community. POCN recognizes the need to advocate, support, and educate PAs and NPs. The organization does this through data and support services. For more information, visit www.pocn.com.
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