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 Eli Lilly (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-C
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Arcutis (non-CME)
3:00 PM – 5:00 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
Financial Empowerment: Paving the Way to Financial Success
Risha Bellomo, CEO of BCI Management & Communications
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Beyond The Classroom: Building a Career in Academia
Brenda Diaz, PA-C, PhD
5:00 PM – 6:00 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
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Targeted Therapy: Finding the Perfect Match for Every Patient
Mona Shahriari, MD
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
PRODUCT REVIEW THEATER Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb (non-CME)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Mastering Safe Prescribing: Your Guide to Effective Dermatologic Monitoring
Mona Shahriari, MD
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Therapy Debate: Dermatologists Face Off
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI; Naiem Issa, MD, PhD; & Mona Shahriari, MD.
Moderated by Terry Faleye, PA-C
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LUNCH
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Incyte (non-CME)
Medical Potpourri
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Keloids & Scarring: Effective Treatments and Prevention
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
The Path to Brighter Skin: Tackling Melasma and Hyperpigmentation
Karan Lal, DO
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Shedding Light: Concepts in Photoprotection
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by Eli Lilly (non-CME)
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Compassionate Dermatology: Managing Special Needs Patients
Elizabeth Swanson, MD
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
When Patients Don’t Follow the Script: Real-World Dermatology
David Altman, MD
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
AROUND THE WORLD RECEPTION AT THE ICONIC CHURCHILL DOWNS
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
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 – 9:00 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 Leo (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
MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Sponsored by Sanofi Medical (non-CME)
The DID Perspective
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Case Studies
Mona Shahriari, MD; Terry Faleye, PA-C
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Atopic Dermatitis: Case Studies
Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Matthew Zirwas, MD; Terry Faleye, PA-C
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
PRODUCT THEATER Sponsored by UCB (non-CME)
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Vitiligo: Case Studies
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD; Shanna Miranti, PA-C
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Urticaria and Itch: Case Studies
Matthew Zirwas, MD; Tracee Blackburn, PA-C
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Faculty/VIP Dinner at the Biscuit Lounge
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Skincare Showcase & Workshop Breakouts
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
BREAKFAST
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Acne: What’s Trending
Latanya Benjamin, MD
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Sponsored by Sanofi Medical (non-CME)
9:45 AM – 11:45 AM
WORKSHOP BREAKOUTS
– Mastering Dermoscopy: A Precision Guide to Skin Lesion Diagnosis
Neil Peters, MD
– Hands-On Dermatologic Surgery: Cutting-Edge Techniques for Dermatology Practice
Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
LUNCH
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Skincare Showcase – What’s on the Horizon for 2025
Latanya Benjamin, MD
1:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Win Big Raffles
Featured Faculty & DID Leaders
- David Altman, MD
- Erika Barry, NP-C
- Risha Bellomo, MPAS, PA-C
- Latanya Benjamin, MD
- Tracee Blackburn, PA-C
- Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, FAAD
- Brenda Diaz, PA-C, PhD
- Terry Faleye, PA-C
- Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C
- Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
- Karan Lal, DO
- Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C
- Theodore Rosen, MD
- Brittany Scurto, PA-C
- Mona Shahriari, MD
- Amy Spizuoco, DO
- Elizabeth Swanson, MD
- Matt Zirwas, MD
The Achieve Program
The conference is pending accreditation for 24.5 Category I CMEs. CME Accreditation will be completed through nationally held accrediting bodies that are held in high standards with the ACCME.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses Credit
24.5 ANCC contact hours
Physician Assistants
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 24.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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