Dermatology training built for the transition into specialty practice.
For experienced NPs and PAs moving into dermatology: BDEAPP provides structured, expert-led education designed to support the transition from general clinical practice into specialty care.
Built for the move into dermatology
Specialty-focused education for ARNPs and PAs, paced for working providers.
Built by providers
Curriculum led by practicing dermatologists and APPs.
Self-paced, on-demand
Study around your clinic schedule, not around ours.
You already know how to care for patients. Dermatology requires a different framework.
BDEAPP focuses on the specialty-specific knowledge, clinical reasoning, and procedural foundations that support advanced dermatology practice.
See the teaching before you sign up.
A real module from the Foundations program — open it free, no account needed.
Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin is the body’s largest organ, accounting for approximately 16% of total body weight. It serves as a dynamic interface between the internal and external environments.
- Accurately describe the anatomical layers and components of the skin.
- Explain the cellular composition and function of the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
- Understand the role of adnexal structures such as hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
Curriculum led by practicing dermatologists and APPs.
Our curriculum is shaped by practicing dermatologists and APP educators who understand the transition into specialty practice firsthand.
BDEAPP was founded by Dr. Plotkin and Youn Jea Kim, who lead the curriculum alongside practicing dermatology APP instructors.
Dr. Adam Plotkin
Board-Certified Dermatologist
A partner of Near Me Dermatology and Palm Beach Dermatology Group. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Youn Jea Kim
Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner
One of the few Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioners trained alongside dermatology residents in a university setting, bringing broad expertise across dermatological conditions.
One path. Three stages.
Start where you are — each tier builds on the one before, toward advanced dermatology practice. Membership includes the programs at your tier and below, and you can preview the first module of any program free.
Member
- Foundations of Dermatology
- Advanced Clinical Dermatology
- Board Review
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Procedural Dermatology
Fellow
- Foundations of Dermatology
- Advanced Clinical Dermatology
- Board Review
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Procedural Dermatology
Diplomat
- Foundations of Dermatology
- Advanced Clinical Dermatology
- Board Review
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Procedural Dermatology
Many practices cover professional development for their providers — itemized receipts are available for employer reimbursement.
Not ready to choose? Every program opens with a free first module — explore the programs.
What it looks like once you’re in.
Your dashboard tracks where you are across every program; each lesson pairs a short video with the full written body and ends in a quick knowledge check.
Your dashboard — pick up where you left off, see what's next.
Real screenshots from the learner portal.