Registration Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:00-6:00 PM On-Site Registration (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) HOSTED EVENT 3:00-7:00 PM National Psoriasis Foundation for the Allied Health Psoriasis Recognition Program (A-PReP) This program is designed to help enhance your skills in caring for those with psoriasis. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners can earn up to 4.0 CME credits. After completing this program, attendees will be formally recognized as up-to-date in the latest psoriasis treatments. DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 6:00 AM-6:00 PM On-Site Registration 6:00 am-12:00 pm (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) 1:00 pm-6:00 pm (THE DISTRICT FOYER) CORE COMPETENCY IN MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY BOOT CAMP (Track A) 7:30-8:30 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. W. High, MD, JD 8:30-9:30 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. W. High, MD, JD 9:30-10:00 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. 10:00-10:45 AM Break (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) 10:45-11:15 AM Skin Immunology and Why It is Important to Your Diagnostic and Therapeutic Acumen: Part 2
11:15-12:30 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 1:30-3:15 PM Comprehensive Primer on Drugs and Diseases in Dermatology: Part 2 T. Rosen, MD 3:15-3:30 PM Break (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) 3:30-5:00 PM Cutaneous Surgery and 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. PRE-CONFERENCE "CAREER ENRICHMENT" (Track B) 7:30-10:15 AM Practice Enrichment (CHART B) 7:30-8:00 - Research opportunities 8:00-8:30 - Leadership opportunities within your professional body. 8:30-9:00 - Writing for publication. 9:00-9:15 - Understanding the statutory and regulatory and how it influences your practice. 9:15-10:15 - How to negotiate the best contract (include MGMA benchmarks, direct vs indirect costs, cost of your benefits, dermatologist compensation for your CPA or supervision). M. Young, MSN, ANP-c L. Aldredge, MSN, RN, ANP-BC K. Gautier, PA-c 10:15-10:45 AM Break (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) Recognizing and Preventing Burnout (CHART B) Taking care of yourself before we can take care of others.
1:30-3:00 PM Maximizing your coding to improve your revenue (CHART B) Maximize your billing and collections efficiency while avoiding costly errors that could also lead to fraudulent claims. Dr. Mark Kaufmann, the AAD s billing and coding expert, will provide his expertise to this important topic. M. Kaufmann, MD 3:00-3:15 PM Q&A (CHART B) 3:15-4:30 PM Managing Controversies in Advanced Practice Dermatology (CHART B) The Future of Our Specialty: How are we perceived by the AAD and our dermatology colleagues? What will be our evolving role in the future of dermatology. Listen as society leaders in dermatology discuss what the future may hold for our specialties. D. DiRuggiero, PA-C, MHS MASTER S CLASSES IN MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY (Track C) 7:30-10:00 AM Infectious Diseases (CHART A) 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. S. Fallon-Friedlander, MD T. Rosen, MD 7:30-10:00 AM Contact Dermatitis and Eczema (CHART C) Everything you want to know about contact dermatitis, patch testing and the approach to a wide variety of eczematous eruptions. M. Zirwas, MD 10:00-10:45 AM Break (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) Managing Leg Ulcers: An Expert s Guide to Success (CHART A) Dr. Michael Bond will share his 30+ years of dermatology experience on how to evaluate and treat leg ulcers. Dr. Bond will provide a clinical diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm to managing even the most difficult of leg ulcers. M. Bond, MD Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (CHART C) 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. N. Korman, MD, PhD M. Young, MSN, ANP-c 1:30-4:00 PM Pediatric Dermatology (CHART A) The faculty will discuss a wide array of their most challenging cases in pediatric dermatology. M. Perman, MD P. McMahon, MD Concurrent event.
SURGICAL PROCEDURAL WORKSHOP (Track D) 7:30-8:30 AM Core Principles of Cutaneous Surgery (STEERING ROOM) An in-depth discussion of the principles governing cutaneous surgery. Patient evaluation including co-morbidities such as bleeding disorders, pacemakers, anesthesia allergies, pregnancy through surgical planning to optimize closure and minimize scarring, to post-operative considerations will be discussed. K. Gautier, PA-C D. DiRuggiero, PA-C, MHS 8:30-9:30 AM Prevention & Management of Surgical Complications (STEERING ROOM) Inevitably surgical complications occur. Our faculty will discuss prevention strategies to managing complications such as hematomas, infections, would dehiscence and more and how best to handle them once they occur. 9:30-10:00 AM Sutures and Suturing Techniques (STEERING ROOM) Are you using the best sutures and suturing techniques to optimize your surgical outcomes? Our faculty will share their vast experience with you. 10:00-10:45 AM Break (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) Surgical Workshop (STEERING ROOM) Group A: Skin Biopsy Practicum Shave Biopsy, Punch Biopsy & Simple Interrupted Suturing Learn how to perform a skin biopsy Group B: Elliptical Excision Practicum Eliptical Excision Learn how to perform subcutaneous, vertical/horizontal mattress & running suturing K. Gautier, PA-C D. DiRuggiero, PA-C, MHS
FUNDAMENTALS AESTHETIC WORSHOP NEUROMODULATORS & DERMAL FILLER AESTHETIC WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNGERS (Track E) 7:30-8:30 AM The Aesthetic Journey to Excellent Patient Outcomes The Complete Cosmetic Consult Start the day with the confidence of how to select the appropriate patient, do a proper cosmetic assessment, set adequate expectations, understand the definition of beauty between cultures and ethnicities, and learn how to develop an annual cosmetic plan. 8:30-10:00 AM Facial Muscles, Neck and Hands: An Interactive Anatomical Journey Work with our well-renown faculty through this interactive anatomical journey of understanding and memorizing the facial muscles, nerves and vessels. Learn where and how to avoid areas of concern to minimize complications; and pair up with a colleague to mark the muscles associated with neuromodulator function. 10:00-10:15 AM Break (FOUNTAIN LOBBY - RIVERSIDE COMPLEX) 10:15-11:15 AM The Science of Neuromodulators Understand the science, mechanism of action and placement of the three neuromodulators that are currently FDA-approved in the United States. This hour-course will teach about reconstitution and approximating the number of units for optimal outcomes. Areas of focus: horizontal forehead lines; glabellar complex; periorbital rhytids (crow s feet); and nasalis. B. Stolley, MD 11:15-12:30 PM Recognizing and Avoiding Aesthetic Complications No matter how experienced an injector may be the risk of complications is real. Learn how to recognize danger zones, aspirate dermal fillers, recognize a complication in a timely manner, and how avoid and reverse potential complications. K. Pinski, MD 1:30-2:30 PM Choosing the Correct Dermal Filler for Optimal Patient Outcomes This section will discuss the growing dermal filler market, the differences in dermal fillers, and the best dermal fillers to use in specific anatomical areas. The attendees will learn proper injection technique and dermal placement, which will be emphasized in the demonstration portion of the workshop. Areas of focus: mid-face; naso-labial folds; marionette lines; downturned mouth, oral commissures, and mental crease Moderators: S. Chilukuri, MD 2:30-3:15 PM All Hands On-Deck: A Comprehensive Question & Answer Session with the Aesthetic Faculty The Business of Aesthetics Meet with the panel of Aesthetic Faculty to ask questions and learn about the Business of Aesthetics. S. Chilukuri, MD B. Stolley, MD K. Pinski, MD
3:15-3:30 PM Finish post-questions. Walk to demonstration area 3:30-5:00 PM Demonstrations of Fundamental Injection Techniques within Product Specific Rooms (RIVER ROOM) Watch Aesthetic Thought Leaders demonstrate facial assessment and proper injection technique in this intimate setting on real patient models. S. Chilukuri, MD B. Stolley, MD K. Pinski, MD 5:00-5:15 PM Program evaluation & certificate distribution It is important that you choose the Pre-Conference Track most suitable to you when registering.