Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Local Dermatologist Speaks at International Conference in Ecuador

Dr. Artis Truett, III
Dr. Artis Truett, III

Dr. Artis Truett, Board Certified Dermatologist with Owensboro Dermatology Associates and Henderson Dermatology, was asked to speak at the International Dermatology Exchange Program of the Skin Cancer Foundation held in Quito, Ecuador.

Dr. Truett spoke at two separate sessions. The first session he discussed contact dermatitis and patch testing as a viable diagnostic tool. At the second session, he highlighted how technology is impacting medical records and physicians’ offices, “The Benefits and Hurdles of Going Paperless.” Dermatologists from around the world were in attendance at this January conference.

This conference is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for continuing medical education credits. The International Dermatology Exchange Program of The Skin Cancer Foundation offers a conference agenda, featuring a faculty of prominent experts in their field. Three half-day sessions covered advances in diagnosis and treatment, reconstructive surgery techniques, and discussion of difficult or unusual cases in dermatology.
Dr. Truett earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He was an adjunct clinical instructor for the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Contact Dermatitis Society, the American Society for Mohs Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, among others.