02/17/2024
2024 OAPA Pharmacology Conference - Presentation #4
Friday, April 12, 2024, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Improving the Understanding, Diagnosis, and Management of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)
Presented by Terri Nagy, PA-C, Vanguard Skin Specialists
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the pathophysiology of GPP related to other skin conditions such as plaque psoriasis
- Identify the diagnostic criteria for GPP and how they are used in diagnosing and assessing disease severity over time
- Identify comorbidities associated with GPP
- Recall the latest clinical research related to potential current and future options for the management of GPP
- Describe the burden of disease of GPP from a holistic standpoint, incorporating clinical and psychosocial elements including motivational interviewing to impact behavior change
Speaker Biography:
Practicing as a Physician Assistant is actually Terri’s second career. She earned her undergraduate degree in Criminology from THE Ohio State University. Terri spent several years as a Social Worker prior to being accepted into her Physician Assistant program.
She earned her degree in Physician Assistant Studies through Cuyahoga Community College and continued her education by completing a Post Graduate Physician Assistant Residency in Primary Care at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Nebraska and has achieved status as a Distinguished Fellow with the AAPA and a Diplomate Fellow with the SDPA.
As a Physician Assistant, Terri has worked in internal medicine, family medicine, and dermatology. She joined her first dermatology practice in 2003. Since 2009, Terri has spoken for numerous state and national PA organizations. Today, Terri lives and practices in Colorado.