Amber Tran, CRNP
A Jefferson dermatology nurse practitioner who speaks to NPs, PAs, and conferences on practical dermatology.
Years of trusted, patient-centered care
Practical dermatology, translated for the clinicians who need it.
I turn complex dermatology into clear teaching for nurse practitioners, PAs, and students: grounded in evidence, shaped by a decade of patient care at Jefferson, and focused on what you can actually use in the exam room.
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A board-certified dermatology NP and experienced educator, I deliver clear, practical dermatology talks for nurse practitioners, PAs, residents, and clinical audiences.
Prior speaking engagements
- 2026PAST 540 Clinical Skills 1: Dermatology Workshop
- 2024Rash Decisions: A Quick Dermatology Review
- 2023Dermatology Review for the Family Nurse Practitioner
- 2023What to Know About Hidradenitis Suppurativa for the Family Nurse Practitioner
- 2019Family Nurse Practitioner Suture Workshop
- 2018Dermatology, Diagnostic Reasoning & Clinical Decision Making (NU 632)
- 2017In's and Out's of the iPLEDGE Program
Accomplishments
Scholarship & recognition
Contributing to the dermatology field through publication and professional speaking.
Speaker, Inaugural Jefferson APC Conference
Presented “Rash Decisions,” sharing dermatologic clinical insights with advanced practice colleagues.
Published Author & Contributor
Authored a dermatology chapter in Springer's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines and co-authored peer-reviewed dermatology case literature.
12+ Years of Academic Dermatology
Delivering care within one of Philadelphia's leading academic health systems since 2014.
Selected Publications
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines
2019Springer
Author, Dermatology Guideline (Chapter 15).
Multiple grouped scalp nodules in a middle-aged man: A rare case of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia
2018SKINmed, Vol. 16, Issue 1, pp. 71–72
Husienzad L., Friedman B., Yang S.X., Tran A., Lee J.B.
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Credentials
Education & board certification
A foundation of rigorous academic training and active professional certification.
Education
Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University · 2013
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University · 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (Human Biology)
Temple University · 2010
Licenses & Certifications
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN)
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart Association
Professional Memberships
Dermatology Nurses' Association · American Nurses Association
Experience
A career in dermatology
More than a decade of hands-on clinical practice across academic and veterans' care settings.
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
2014 – PresentThomas Jefferson University Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
Full-time dermatology nurse practitioner in an outpatient academic dermatology center, providing comprehensive medical dermatologic evaluation and treatment.
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
2016 – 2019Wilmington VA Medical Center · Wilmington, DE
Contract role via Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Delivered medical dermatology services including skin checks, shave and punch biopsies, intralesional procedures, small excisions, light therapy, cryotherapy, and biologics.
Administrative Assistant & Program Coordinator
2010 – 2014Sidney Kimmel Medical College · Philadelphia, PA
Coordinated residency and fellowship programs, department conferences, and patient-education materials within the medical college.
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive dermatologic care
Informational overview of the areas addressed in practice. For appointments, please contact the office.
Medical Dermatology
Evaluation and management of acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, rashes, and other skin conditions.
Skin Cancer Screening
Full-body skin exams and monitoring of moles and suspicious lesions for early detection.
Biopsies & Procedures
Shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, and small excisions.
Eczema & Psoriasis
Modern therapies, including biologics and light therapy, to calm inflammation and restore comfortable skin.
Acne & Rosacea Care
Personalized treatment plans for persistent acne, scarring, and facial redness.
Patient Education
Clear guidance on skin health, prevention, and long-term care tailored to each patient.
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