Conference Agenda
Conference Agenda
Pending This activity is pending approval for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, ANCC, and AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. See final CE activity announcement for specific details.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Diving Deep into Hair & Scalp Diagnosis & Treatment
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
The Untold Story of Hair Loss in Skin of Color
Tracee Blackburn, MSIM, PA-C
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Trending Now: Social Media’s Impact on Hair Care Choices
Karan Lal, DO
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Novartis (non-CME)
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Don’t be a HOTHEAD. Exploring Inflammatory Scalp Conditions
Karan Lal, DO
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Unlocking the Science: Breaking Down Hair Loss Treatments
Amy Spizuoco, DO
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Ortho Dermatologics (non-CME)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Art of Trichoscopy: Elevating Hair Diagnostics
Amy Spizuoco, DO
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Ask the Experts: Panel Discussion with Live Q&A
Tracee Blackburn, MSIM, PA-C; Karan Lal, DO; & Amy Spizuoco, DO
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
LUNCH
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
PRODUCT REVIEW THEATER Sponsored by Pfizer (non-CME)
DID's Personal & Professional Block
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Building A Successful Med Spa: Secrets to Success
Erika Barry, NP
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Arcutis (non-CME)
3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
The Art of Aesthetics: Techniques for Enhancing Natural Beauty
Join Erika Barry, Injector Bunny as she shares her extensive knowledge on how to become a successful aesethetic injector through techniques that allow your patients to enhance their natural beauty.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Inspire & Empower Hour
Faculty from the Career Lounge discussing Contract Negotiation, Investments, Mobile Dermatology, Clinical Research from the PA/NP Perspective, Advancing your degree, Entrepreneurship, and transitioning into industry.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Lecture TBD
Faculty TBD
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Beyond the Classroom: Building a Career in Academia
Brenda Diaz, PA-C, PhD
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Friday, March 28, 2025
Diversity of Disease - How Immunology Does It All
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Immunology Unplugged: The Fundamentals You Need to Know
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI
8:15AM – 9:00AM
PRODUCT REVIEW THEATER Sponsored by AbbVie (non-CME)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Shared Therapeutics for Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Skin Disease
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Targeted Therapy: Finding the Perfect Match for Every Patient
Mona Shahriari, MD
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Mastering Safe Prescribing: Your Guide to Effective Dermatologic Monitoring
Mona Shahriari, MD
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
The Therapy Debate: Dermatologists Face Off
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI & Mona Shahriari, MD. Moderated by Terry Faleye, PA-C
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
LUNCH
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Incyte (non-CME)
Medical Potpourri
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Keloids & Scarring: Effective Treatments and Prevention
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
The Path to Brighter Skin: Tackling Melasma and Hyperpigmentation
Karan Lal, DO
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Shedding Light: Concepts in Photoprotection
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Arcutis (non-CME)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Compassionate Dermatology: Managing Special Needs Patients
Elizabeth Swanson, MD
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
When Patients Don’t Follow the Script: Real-World Dermatology
David Altman, MD
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
AROUND THE WORLD RECEPTION AT THE ICONIC CHURCHILL DOWNS
Load Buses at 5:45 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Cases That Will Challenge Your Diagnostic Skills
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Connective Tissue Disorders: The Power of Collaboration
Theodore Rosen, MD
8:15 AM – 9: AM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Sanofi Regeneron (non-CME)
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Dermatology Mysteries: When Skin Problems Defy Logic
David Altman, MD
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson (non-CME)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
The Crystal Ball View of Infectious Disease
Theodore Rosen, MD
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Ask the Experts: Faculty Panel Discussion and Q&A
Theodore Rosen, MD; David Altman, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
LUNCH
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Sanofi Medical (non-CME)
The DID Perspective - From the APP, Physician, and the Patient
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Case Studies & Patient Journey Insights
Mona Shahriari, MD & Leon Kircik, MD
Patient TBD
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Atopic Dermatitis: Case Studies & Patient Journey Insights
Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Matthew Zirwas, MD; & Leon Kircik, MD
Patient TBD
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by UCB (non-CME)
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Vitiligo: Case Studies & Patient Journey Insights
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD & Leon Kircik, MD
Patient TBD
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Urticaria and Itch: Case Studies & Patient Journey Insights
Matthew Zirwas, MD & Leon Kircik, MD
Patient TBD
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Faculty/VIP Dinner
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Skincare Showcase & Workshop Breakouts
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
BREAKFAST
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Skincare Showcase – What’s on the Horizon for 2025
Latanya Benjamin, MD & Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
PRODUCT THEATER
9:45 AM – 11:45 AM
WORKSHOP BREAKOUTS
– Mastering Dermoscopy: A Precision Guide to Skin Lesion Diagnosis
Faculty TBD
– Hands-On Dermatologic Surgery: Cutting-Edge Techniques for Dermatology Practice
Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C
11:45 AM – 12:45 AM
Skincare Showcase: Specialized Approaches for Diverse Patient Needs
Latanya Benjamin, MD & Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
Featured Faculty & DID Leaders
- David Altman, MD
- Risha Bellomo, MPAS, PA-C
- Latanya Benjamin, MD
- Tracee Blackburn, PA-C
- Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, FAAD
- Brenda Diaz, PA, PhD
- Terry Faleye, PA-C
- Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C
- Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
- Leon Kircik, MD
- Karan Lal, DO
- Kim Madison, DNP
- Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C
- Theodore Rosen, MD
- Brittany Scurto, PA-C
- Mona Shahriari, MD
- Cynthia Shershan, DNP
- Amy Spizuoco, DO
- Elizabeth Swanson, MD
- Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
- Matt Zirwas, MD
The Achieve Program
Courses – Enduring Material
Hair Loss and Hair Trends in African American Females
- Identify risk factors of hair loss in African American females
- Understand the common diagnoses and treatment of hair loss in AA females
- Understand hair trends in AA females and considerations in treatment
- Discuss a practical clinical approach to managing a hair loss patient
Faculty:
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
Laser in Skin of Color
- Develop an approach in selecting appropriate lasers for skin of color
- Understand risk factors that may affect treatment outcomes in skin of color
- Understand which lasers may be utilized in patients with underlying conditions
- Develop an awareness of possible adverse outcomes that may be associated with lasers in skin of color
Faculty:
Jeffrey Hsu, MD
Treating the Transgender Population with Isotretinoin
- Understand the concerns that may arise in treatment of transgender patients with isotretinoin
- Develop a treatment plan to minimize adverse effects and optimize outcome
- Understand the approach to birth control options with the use of isotretinoin
- Understand the approach to iPledge
Faculty:
Josh Zeichner, MD
Recognizing Skin Cancer and Melanoma in Patients of Color
- Identify features that enhance early skin cancer and melanoma detection in patients of color
- Understand risk factors that may increase skin cancer and melanoma in patients of color
- Identify and understand how to access high-risk anatomical areas in patients of color
- Identify potential areas of misdiagnosis in patients of color
Faculty:
George Cohen, MD
Unmasking Pigmentary Disorders
- Understand common pigmentary disorders and develop a differential diagnosis
- Develop and execute effective treatment plans and how to counsel patients appropriately for pigmentary disorders in skin of color
- Identify pros and cons of the various treatment options for pigmentary disorders
- Learn how to avoid and prevent pigmentary changes
Faculty:
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
Genetic and Rare Skin Disorders You Won’t Want to Miss
- Develop an understanding of common features/ clues that may suggest genetic or rare disorder
- Understand what tests to order, where to send these tests, and who to refer or collaborate with when dealing with rare and genetic skin disorders
- Familiarize yourself with genetic and rare skin disorders, the approach to these disorders, and potential treatment options
- Understand the prevalence of these disorders in a diversified population
Faculty:
Ted Rosen, MD
How to Overcome Itch and Long-Term Skin Sequelae of Atopic Dermatitis
- Define a treatment plan for patients presenting with uncontrolled pruritic atopic dermatitis
- Develop a differential diagnosis for common mimics of atopic dermatitis when unresponsive to treatment, especially in the adult population
- Understand how to avoid, prevent, and treat long-term sequelae of atopic dermatitis to include stubborn lichenification, pigmentary changes, scarring, and the psychosocial aspect of the disease.
- Understand common co-morbidities seen in atopic dermatitis patients
Faculty:
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD
The Use of Biologics and the Effects of Co-Morbidities in Psoriasis
- Discuss the prevalence of co-morbidities in the psoriatic population
- Review the currently commercially available biologic therapies and how they may impact psoriasis co-morbidities
- Understand how psoriasis can affect rates of depression and how appropriate therapy can increase a patient’s quality of life
- Review recommendations for monitoring a patient on biologic therapy with co-morbidities
Faculty:
John Koo, MD
Nicholas Brownstone, MD
The Future Approach to Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
- Understand the approach to the management of the pediatric patient with atopic dermatitis
- Understand the evolving treatments in atopic dermatitis, including novel biologics and other topical and systemic therapies in development
- Become familiar with the management of common side effects from current systemic treatment options
- Develop appropriate dialog with the patient’s parents to set expectations, educate, and discuss the risks versus benefits of different treatment options
Faculty:
Pearl Kwong, MD
Is it Psoriasis? Differentiating and Treatment for Pediatric Psoriasis Patients
- Identify and understand clinical clues to diagnosing psoriasis in pediatric patients during the physical exam
- Develop safe and effective treatment plans for psoriasis management in pediatric patients
- Develop criteria for determining if and when systemic therapy is necessary for pediatric psoriasis patients and how to monitor for adverse events and assess risk factors for serious adverse events
- Identify what other skin conditions can mimic pediatric psoriasis
Faculty:
Pearl Kwong, MD
Acne Updates in Skin of Color
- Discuss current management guidelines and new therapies for acne
- Discuss different presentations of acne and concerns in patients of color
- Discuss differential diagnosis of acneiform lesions
- Differentiate treatment protocols in skin of color
Faculty:
Emmy Graber, MD
Keloids: To Cut or Not To Cut
- Learn steps on how to avoid or minimize scars when performing procedures
- Understand the process in the development of scar and keloid formation
- Develop a stepwise approach in treating scars/ keloids
- Understand the approach to treating and controlling acne keloidalis in skin of color
- Discuss adjuvant therapies to enhance long term results
Faculty:
Hilary Baldwin, MD
Tropical Dermatology
- Achieve an appreciation for the breadth of skin conditions that are unique to or frequently encountered in tropical areas.
- Improve knowledge base regarding differential diagnosis of commonly occurring tropical skin disorders.
- Understand the basic treatment methodologies for these commonly encountered tropical skin conditions.
- Understand the similarities between tropical skin conditions and those encountered during general dermatologic practice in the United States of America.
Faculty:
Alix Charles, MD
How to Analyze Clinical Trial Results
- Understand the importance of clinical research in dermatology
- Understand how to set up a clinical research business
- Understand how to manage a clinical research business successfully
Faculty:
Leon Kircik, MD
Success Beyond the Clinic
- Understand the different roles and opportunities for PAs outside of clinical care
- Learn the fundamentals necessary to beginning a new profession/career path
- Learn the character traits that encourage a successful career path
Faculty:
Rob Casquejo, PA-C