Diversity in Dermatology™
2023 Conference
March 2 - 5, 2023 | join us live
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Conference Agenda
Pending 22.5 Approved Category I CMEs and CEUs
Thursday, March 2, 2023
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Optional)
Aesthetic Track: Microtoxin Techniques & Mastery of Lip Enhancement
Denisse Serrano, PA-C
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Optional)
Integrative Medicine Track
Tracee Blackburn, PA-C & Jenn Rice, PA-C
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dermatology Around the World
Scott Drew, MD & Alix Charles, MD
Panel Discussion
Scott Drew, MD & Alix Charles, MD
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Make Your Clinic Culturally Competent
Alix Charles, MD & Scott Drew, MD
Panel Discussion
Alix Charles, MD & Scott Drew, MD
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LUNCH
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Atopic Dermatitis – Pediatric, Immunology, and Dermatology Viewpoints
Matt Zirwas, MD, Marc Serota, MD, & Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Let’s Get Real About the LGBTQ Community
Tiffany Pierce, PA-C
Panel Discussion
Tiffany Pierce, PA-C
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
BREAK
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Journey of Albinism
Scott Drew, MD
The Evolving Future of Vitiligo
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
Panel Discussion
Scott Drew, MD & Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
DUELING DRAG CABARET
Join us for an entertaining and engaging evening of fun and fantasy as we celebrate Diversity & Collaboration!
To be held in the Exhibit Hall
Friday, March 3, 2022
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Common and Uncommon Infections in Skin of color
Ted Rosen, MD
Panel Discussion
Ted Rosen, MD
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
PRODUCT THEATER
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
TBD
TBD
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
BREAK WITH EXHBITORS
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
A Simple Approach to Chronic Urticaria – Bridging the Allergy/Derm Gap
Marc Serota, MD
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
LUNCH
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
The New Age of Treating Alopecia
Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
How to Confidently Read & Interpret Phase 3 Clinical Trials
Matt Zirwas, MD
JAAD CME Year In Review
Matt Zirwas, MD
Panel Discussion
Matt Zirwas, MD
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
TBD
Faculty TBD
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
International Welcome Reception
“Around the World – The Great Hall of China in Epcot®”
This Reception is a VIP Invite Only – After 5PM Epcot Entrance Ticket Included

Saturday, March 4, 2023
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Unique Cases in Skin of Color with an Emphasis on Asian Skin
Ted Rosen, MD
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
PRODUCT THEATER
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Variants & Nuances in Psoriasis Diagnosis and Management
Scott Drew, MD
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
What’s New with Kids
Pearl Kwong, MD
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
LUNCH
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Latest Advances in Gene Expression Profiling Tests for Melanocytic Lesions and What’s New on the Horizon
Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
TBD
Faculty TBD
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
TBD
Faculty TBD
6:00PM – 7:00 PM
Achieve Program Reception
For Achieve Program Students
Poolside
Sunday, March 5, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
How to Avoid a Malpractice Lawsuit
Marc Serota, MD
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Ten Books that Diversified My Life
Matt Zirwas, MD
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Medical Missions and Philanthropy
Scott Drew, MD
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Medical Spanish
Faculty TBD
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
LUNCH
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
PRODUCT THEATER
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
How to Read and Invest in a Company 401K Portfolio
Faculty TBD
Featured Faculty & DID Leaders
- Alix Charles, MD
- Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
- Scott Drew, MD
- Pearl Kwong, MD
- Tiffany Pierce, PA-C
- Ted Rosen, MD
- Marc Serota, MD
- Denisse Serrano, PA-C
- Amy Spizuoco DO FAOCD
- Matt Zirwas, MD
- Risha Bellomo, MPAS, PA-C
- Andrea Brezill, MMS, PA-C
- Tracee Blackburn, PA-C
- Terry Faleye, PA-C
- Tristan Hasbargen, MMS, PA-C
- Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C
- Jennifer Rice, PA-C
- Lindita Vinca, DNP, APRN
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