TRACK A

Time	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	Faculty
	CORE COMPETENCY IN MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY “BOOT CAMP” (Track A)
6:30 am – 7:30 am	Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:30 am	“What Lies Beneath?” Understanding the Structure & Function of Skin With Correlation to Disease States A structural overview of the skin and its components and how they correlate to skin diseases.	MODERATOR: G. Martin, MD FACULTY: W. High, MD, JD
8:30 am – 9:30 am	Dermatopathology Overview: What You Need to Know About Dermatopathology to Make You a Better Clinician A one-hour overview of dermatopathology that will provide a deeper understanding of the process from biopsy to path report. How, when, where and why to correctly perform shave, punch and excisions for biopsy and tumor clearance; perils and pitfalls of improperly done biopsies; specimen processing and what you should know; how to interpret a path report and when to ask questions; special stains and their importance; why it is good to know your dermatopathologist.	MODERATOR: G. Martin, MD FACULTY: W. High, MD, JD
9:30 am – 10:00 am	Skin Immunology and Why It is Important to Your Diagnostic and Therapeutic Acumen: Part 1 An overview of the immunology of the skin and how it relates to skin diseases. The role of T and B cells, dendritic cells, cytokines in diseases of the skin will be covered to create a better understanding of the role of the immune system in a wide variety of skin disorders.	G. Martin, MD
10:00 am -10:45 am	Break
10:45 am – 11:15 am	Skin Immunology and Why It is Important to Your Diagnostic and Therapeutic Acumen: Part 2 An overview of the immunology of the skin and how it relates to skin diseases. The role of T and B cells, dendritic cells, cytokines in diseases of the skin will be covered to create a better understanding of the role of the immune system in a wide variety of skin disorders.	G. Martin, MD
11:15 am – 12:30 pm	Comprehensive Primer on Drugs and Diseases in Dermatology: Part 1 Our faculty will cover the pharmacology of drugs used to treat the most common skin disorders in dermatology including: acne/rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, actinic keratoses, cutaneous infections (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic and arthropod) and many other skin disorders. Each speaker will discuss in great detail the molecular mechanisms of action of each drug, dosing, efficacy, and side effects. Each drug will be discussed in the context of a defined disease state and the “how, when, where and why” will be discussed in detail. From benzoyl peroxide to biologic agents, your comfort level with drugs in dermatology will go up an order of magnitude!	T. Rosen, MD M. Zirwas, MD
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm	Talk Story During this 30-minute NON-CME session our faculty will do “Q&A” from their session during the first 15 minutes. The final 15 minutes of the Talk Story will allow attendees to get lunch and prepare for the Product Theater.
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm	Product Theater Luncheon An informative NON-CME educational symposium designed to cover therapeutic approaches to a particular disease state. Industry sponsored.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm	Talk Story During this 30 minute NON-CME session attendees will have the opportunity to engage our faculty with Q&A from the morning sessions.
2:00 pm – 3:45 pm	Comprehensive Primer on Drugs and Diseases in Dermatology: Part 2 Our faculty will cover the pharmacology of drugs used to treat the most common skin disorders in dermatology including: acne/rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, actinic keratoses, cutaneous infections (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic and arthropod) and many other skin disorders. Each speaker will discuss in great detail the molecular mechanisms of action of each drug, dosing, efficacy, and side effects. Each drug will be discussed in the context of a defined disease state and the “how, when, where and why” will be discussed in detail. From benzoyl peroxide to biologic agents, your comfort level with drugs in dermatology will go up an order of magnitude!	M. Young, MSN, ANP-c L. Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP H. Baldwin, MD J. Harper, MD
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm	Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Diagnosis and Management The participant will have the opportunity to assess non-melanoma skin cancers using a “case study” format. The lesions will be evaluated to determine the degree of risk for recurrence and metastasis and appropriate management strategies will be presented.	G. Martin, MD H. Gladstone, MD

TRACK B

Time	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	Faculty
6:30 am – 7:30 am	Breakfast
7:30 am – 10:00 am	CONCURRENT SESSION. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE. The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation presents HS In-Depth A symposium for advanced practice providers! This symposium will provide comprehensive content on patient perspectives, medical and surgical treatment approaches, wound care approaches, and pain management all delivered by experts in the field. The faculty panel will be joined by a Patient Advocate Speaker, Brindley Kons Brooks.	V. Shi, MD, FAAD J. Kirby, MD, MS, MEd V. Maloney, PA-C
7:30 am – 10:00 am	CONCURRENT SESSION. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE. Infectious Diseases Advancing your knowledge of infectious diseases and their impact on the skin. A range of viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, arthropod infections will be discussed in depth during this Master’s Class.	T. Rosen, MD D. Eichenfield, MD
7:30 am – 10:00 am	CONCURRENT SESSION. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE. Contact Dermatitis and Eczema The 58 y/o with a 2 year history of pruritic, spongiotic dermatitis. No childhood history, not flexural, no atopic co-morbidities. Would you rather see this patient or someone with psoriasis over 90% of their body? Definitely the psoriasis patient. Admit it. Two experts will take you through how we approach these people, when we patch test them, how we work them up, and most importantly, how we choose between the available topical and systemic therapies. Join us and stop getting a pit in your stomach when you see this patient on your schedule.	M. Zirwas, MD R. Chovatiya, MD, PhD
10:00 am -10:45 am	Break
10:45 am – 12:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSION. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE. Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis This session is designed as a series of case-based studies covering a wide range of diseased states in psoriasis that will challenge even the most experienced clinician.	B. Strober, MD A. Kavanaugh, MD M. Young, MSN, ANP-c
10:45 am – 12:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSION. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE. “Nailing The Diagnosis” Dr. Phoebe Rich will moderate an in-depth session on approaches to diagnosing nail diseases ranging from tumors of the nail to metabolic disorders affecting the nail.	P. Rich, MD
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm	Break
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm	Product Theater Luncheon An informative NON-CME educational symposium designed to cover therapeutic approaches to a particular disease state. Industry sponsored.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm	Break
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSION. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE. Pediatric Dermatology The faculty will discuss a wide array of their most challenging cases in pediatric dermatology.	S. Friedlander, MD A. Yan, MD
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSION. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE. Atopic Dermatitis: Challenging Clinical Scenarios and How To Do A Proper Exam in Skin Of Color Patients Three leading authorities in the management of atopic dermatitis will cover the rapidly changing therapeutic landscape. Importantly, challenging cases requiring thinking “outside the box” will be presented. Additionally, diagnosing inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis in skin of color can be a challenge. Dr. Candrice Heath will share her clinical exam techniques for evaluating patients with inflammatory diseases in skin of color.	C. Heath, MD L. Eichenfield, MD E. Simpson, MD

TRACK C

Time	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	Faculty
6:30 am – 7:30 am	Breakfast
7:30 am – 10:00 am	Surgical Procedural Workshop: Part 1 Lecture: Introduction to basic surgical anatomy, surgical instruments, and antiseptic techniques. Lecture: Performing shave & punch biopsies; throwing a basic interrupted suture. Hands-On Session: Biopsy techniques and closing a punch biopsy with interrupted stitch (All instructors; 30 minutes)	V. Lazareth, MA, MSN, NP-C, DCNP K. Gautier, PA-C D. DiRuggiero, PA-C
10:00 am – 10:45 am	Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am	Surgical Procedural Workshop: Part 2 Lecture: Special cases and considerations (pregnancy, pacemakers, anticoagulants, the athlete, when to refer). Lecture and Demonstrations: Performing the Ellipse: 3:1 ratio, subcutaneous sutures, different closure techniques (interrupted, running, locking, mattress sutures, etc.). Hands-On Session: Elliptical closures and different suturing patterns.	K. Gautier, PA-C V. Lazareth, MA, MSN, NP-C, DCNP M. Bond, MD D. DiRuggiero, PA-C
11:45 am -12:00 pm	Break
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm	Surgical Procedural Workshop: Part 3 Lecture: How to handle complications (hematoma, dehiscence, dog-ear correction, etc.). IF TIME ALLOWS: Going beyond the ellipse: S-Plasty, M-plasty, Basic rotation or advancement	K. Gautier, PA-C V. Lazareth, MA, MSN, NP-C, DCNP M. Bond, MD D. DiRuggiero, PA-C
12:30 pm – 12:50 pm	Cryosurgey Techniques New to this session is a “hands on” cryosurgery session. During this session, you will learn the art and science of cryo surgery by using a cryo spray gun.	K. Gautier, PA-C V. Lazareth, MA, MSN, NP-C, DCNP M. Bond, MD D. DiRuggiero, PA-C
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm	Product Theater Luncheon An informative NON-CME educational symposium designed to cover therapeutic approaches to a particular disease state. Industry sponsored.