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Annual Updates and Fresh, Practical Pearls
September 13 – 15, 2024 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY
2024 Program
PRE-CONFERENCE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024 | ||
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Skin of Color Update Pre-Conference Virtual Symposium - REGISTER HERE | |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Challenging Cases of Common Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patients with Skin of Color | A Case-Based Conversation with the Experts - Part 1 | |
Session Introduction | ||
Challenging Cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients with Skin of Color | ||
Challenging Cases of Atopic Dermatitis in Patients with Skin of Color | ||
Audience Q&A | ||
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation | |
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Challenging Cases of Common Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patients with Skin of Color | A Case-Based Conversation with the Experts - Part 2 | |
Session Introduction | ||
Challenging Cases of Prurigo Nodularis in Patients with Skin of Color | ||
Challenging Cases of Psoriasis in Patients with Skin of Color | ||
Audience Q&A | ||
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2024 | ||
7:30 AM | Registration | |
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Session I: Medical & Aesthetic Dermatology Updates | |
Conference Welcome | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials: Where Do We Stand? | Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD; Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
Recent Notable & Newsworthy Drug Approvals: What's New in the Medical Dermatology Armamentarium for Patients With Skin of Color | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
Cosmetic Procedures in Patients With Skin of Color: Understanding Cultural, Structural, and Biological Nuances | Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD; Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD; Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Independent Breakfast CME Symposium: Advances in Management of Common Skin Conditions in Skin of Color - From Hyperpigmentation to Atopic Dermatitis
Additional 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Supported by an independent educational grant from La Roche-Posay® (a L'Oréal brand) | |
10:35 AM - 11:20 AM | Concurrent CME/CE Workshops - Challenging Cases in Pediatric Patients with Skin of Color | |
Concurrent CME/CE Workshops - Dermoscopy Deep Dive | ||
11:20 AM - 1:00 PM | Session II: Diagnosis and Management of Hair Disorders in Patients with Skin of Color | |
Session Introduction | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
Scarring & Non-Scarring Alopecias in Patients With Skin of Color: Diagnostic Clues & Nuances in Clinical Presentation | Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD | |
Management Strategies for Scarring Alopecias in Patients With Skin of Color | Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD | |
Management Strategies for Non-Scarring Alopecias in Patients With Skin of Color | Valerie D. Callender, MD | |
How Would You Approach This Alopecia Patient? Case-Based Discussion | Valerie D. Callender, MD; Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD; Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Valerie D. Callender, MD; Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD; Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
2:20 PM - 4:00 PM | Aesthetic Workshop Featuring Live Demonstrations - Part 1 | |
Session Introduction | Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
Facial Anatomy & Assessment | Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD | |
Injectables Live Demonstrations: Neuromodulators | Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD | |
Ask the Injector! Audience Q&A | Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Concurrent Afternoon Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Session III: Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patients With Skin of Color- Part 1 | |
Session Introduction | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH | |
Optimizing Acne Management in Patients With Skin of Color - Case-Based Panel | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD | |
Diagnosing and Managing Rosacea in Patients With Skin of Color: From Recognizing Subtle Signs to Tailoring Treatments | Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD | |
Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema in Patients With Skin of Color: A Case-Based Discussion on Diagnosis & Treatment | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD; Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
6:15 PM | Day One Adjourns | |
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception | |
DAY 2 - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2024 | ||
7:00 AM | Registration | |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Session IV: Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patients With Skin of Color - Part 2 | |
Session Introduction | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
Decoding Psoriasis: Diagnosis and Management in Patients With Skin of Color | Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD | |
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients With Skin of Color: A Multifaceted Strategy to Diagnosis & Treatment | Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD | |
Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Navigating Diagnosis and Management in Children With Skin of Color - Expert Panel | Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD; Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD | |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color: Crisis State | Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD; Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD; Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD; Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD; Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Session V: Complex Medical Dermatology in Patients With Skin of Color | |
Session Introduction | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
Exploring Systemic & Autoimmune Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches in Patients With Skin of Color | Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD | |
Diagnostic Playbook for Chronic Itch
| Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD | |
Drug Induced Rashes in Patients With Skin of Color - Case-Based | Joanna L. Harp, MD, FAAD | |
An Update on Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis in Patients With Skin of Color | Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Joanna L. Harp, MD, FAAD; Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
*Limited seating available. Arrive promptly to ensure access to lunch. | ||
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Session VI: Lasers & Energy-Based Devices | |
Session Introduction | Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
Therapeutic & Warning Endpoints for Laser Therapy in Patients With Skin of Color | E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD | |
Laser Treatment Protocols for Acne Scars & Pigmented Lesions in Patients With Skin of Color - Case-Based | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
Minimizing & Treating Complications From Lasers & EBDs in Patients With Skin of Color | Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
How Would You Treat This Patient with Lasers & EBDs? Case-Based Panel | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD; E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD | |
Integrating Devices Into a New or Existing Practice: This is How You Do It | Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD; E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Concurrent Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Session VII: Medical Dermatology | |
Session Introduction | Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
Diagnostic Techniques & Treatment Recommendations for Nail Psoriasis and Nail Lichen Planus in Patients With Skin of Color | Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
Special Considerations for Treating Skin Conditions in Asian Patients | George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
High-Yield Dermoscopy Pearls for Acral Lesions in Patients With Skin of Color | Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD; Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD; Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM | Independent Dinner CME Symposium: Breaking Barriers: Advancing Cosmeceuticals & Integrated Skincare for Skin of Color Additional 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Supported by an independent educational grant from SkinCeuticals | |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM | Concurrent Dinner Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation | |
7:00 PM | Day Two Adjourns | |
DAY 3 - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2024 | ||
8:00 AM | Registration | |
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Session VIII: Medical Dermatology | |
Session Introduction | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
Preventing and Managing Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars in Patients With Skin of Color | Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD | |
Unique Features of BCC, SCC, and Melanoma in Patients With Skin of Color | Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
The Science of Cosmeceuticals for Aging & Pigmentation | Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD; Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD; Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | |
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Session IX: Pigmentary Disorders Deep Dive | |
Session Introduction | Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
Melasma: Topical & Oral Treatments for Patients With Skin of Color | Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD | |
Vitiligo: Current Approaches to Management & Emerging Therapies | Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD | |
The Pediatric Dermatologist’s View of Pediatric Vitiligo | Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD | |
Diagnosing & Managing Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients With Skin of Color | Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD | |
Understanding Photodamage & Exploring Photoprotection in Patients With Skin of Color | Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD | |
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A | Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD; Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD; Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD; Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
*Limited seating available. Arrive promptly to ensure access to lunch. | ||
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
2:15 PM - 4:35 PM | Aesthetic Workshop Featuring Live Demonstrations - Part 2 | |
Session Introduction | Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
Best Practices for Superficial & Medium Depth Chemical Peeling in Patients With Skin of Color | Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD | |
Managing Complications from Fillers & Neuromodulators | Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD | |
Injectables Live Demonstrations: Filler Strategies for Upper, Mid, and Lower Face | Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD | |
Ask the Injector! Audience Q&A | Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD | |
Closing Remarks | Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Eliot F. Battle, MD | |
4:35 PM | Conference Adjourns |
2024 FACULTY
Conference Chairs
Faculty & Advisors
![Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Baldwin_Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD Cheryl Burgess, MD Headshot](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Burgess_Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/300x300-Valerie-Callender-150x150.png)
Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Desai_Seemal-edited-150x150.jpeg)
Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Elbuluk_Nada-300x300-2-150x150.png)
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD
Faculty
![Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gonzalez_Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Grimes_Headshot-2-150x150.jpg)
Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Han_Headshot-150x150.jpg)
George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD
Faculty
![Joanna L. Harp, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harp_Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Joanna L. Harp, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hartman_Corey-1-150x150.jpg)
Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/300x300-Valerie-Harvey-150x150.png)
Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
Faculty
![Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Heath_Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ibrahimi_Omar-300x300-2-150x150.png)
Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD
Faculty
![Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Kenner-Bell_Brandi-1-150x150.jpeg)
Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kwatra_Headshot-1-150x150.jpg)
Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD Shari Lipner, MD, PhD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Dr.-Shari-Lipner_headshot-150x150.jpg)
Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD
Faculty
![Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD Dr. McMichael Headshot](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Amy-McMichael-Photo-Large.jpg)
Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD Ginette Okoye, MD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Okoye_Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Perez_Maritza-1-150x150.jpg)
Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Rosen_Theodore-1-150x150.jpg)
Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ross_E.-Victor-1-150x150.jpg)
E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Jennifer Stein, MD, FAAD Jennifer Stein, MD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Stein_Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Jennifer Stein, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Taylor_Susan-300x300-2-150x150.png)
Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
Faculty
![Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD](https://skinofcolorupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Woolery-Lloyd_Headshot-1-150x150.png)
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Faculty