Continuing education is critical to improving your practice and, ultimately, patient care. The Dermatologist compiled a list of the top dermatology conferences month by month to help our readers find an educational and networking opportunity that best suits their schedules.
January
2020 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference
Friday, January 17, to Wednesday, January 22
Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, HI
This conference seeks “to unlock the full potential in every dermatologist” with sessions that can be immediately implemented in your clinical setting. Sessions include “Essential Information for Dermatologists Using Fillers” presented by Dee Anna Glaser, MD; “Assessing the Impact of Genomics on Management of Advanced SCC” presented by Darrell S. Rigel, MD, MS; and “Where Are We Going With Pruritus Therapies?” presented by Sonja Staender, MD. Register at https://fallclinical.health/.
February
18th Annual South Beach Symposium
Thursday, February 6, to Sunday, February 9
Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
The focus of this conference’s agenda centers on the clinical and aesthetic aspects of your practice. This year, the meeting has added a hands-on cadaver anatomy lab on full-face and hand surgical dissection and injection. Sessions include “Impacts of Estrogen on the Aging Patient” presented by Diane Berson, MD, and “Future Innovations in Anti-Scarring Therapy” presented by Brian Berman, MD, PhD. Register at https://www.southbeachsymposium.org/2020/south-beach-symposium.html.
March
Dermatology Nurses’ Association 38th Annual Convention
Wednesday, March 18, to Saturday, March 21
Crowne Plaza Denver, Denver, CO
Nurses and nurse practitioners can elevate their knowledge, boost their networks, and ascend their practice through workshops and presentations by experts in research, surgical, cutaneous oncologic, medical, pediatric, and aesthetic dermatology. Sessions include “Atypical Leg Wounds and Dermatological Nursing: Climbing to New Heights” presented by Jessica Simmons, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWOBm, DNC; “Tips & Tricks for Assisting a Mohs Surgeon” presented by Renata Prado, MD; and “High Risk Systemic Medications Used in Dermatology” presented by Sylvia Brice, MD. Register at https://2020.dnanurse.org/.
ACDS 31st Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 19
Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver, CO
The American Contact Dermatitis Society is celebrating its 31st year as a professional organization focused on advancements in the diagnosis and care of dermatitis at this one-day meeting. Sessions include “Allergen Selection and How to Prepare Personal Products” by Nina Botto, MD, and “Non-Metallic Medical Device Dermatitis” by Sara Hylwa, MD. Register at https://www.contactderm.org/meetings/acds-annual-meeting.
2020 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting
Friday, March 20, to Tuesday, March 24
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
The annual must-attend meeting for dermatologists returns this year in Denver, CO, with a packed schedule spanning all types of dermatology practices. Sessions include “Medical and Surgical Management of Nail Disorders” directed by Phoebe Rich, MD; “The Pregnant Pause: How to Evaluate and Treat Your Pregnant Patients” directed by Marcia Driscoll, MD; and “Psychocutaneous Disease: Treating the Difficult Patient” directed by George Kroumpouzos, MD. Register at https://www.aad.org/member/meetings/am2020.
April
Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit
Friday, April 3, to Sunday, April 5
New York Midtown Hotel, New York, NY
This multispecialty conference brings together experts in rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, immunology, and internal medicine to address immune-mediated diseases. Sessions include “Cutaneous Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease and Approach to Management” by Bridget Shields, MD, and “Patient Demonstration: Clinical Assessment of PSO/PsA” by Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc. Register at https://www.iasmeeting.com/.
May
SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference
Thursday, May 14, to Sunday May 17
Hyatt Regency Denver, Denver, CO
This conference brings together some of the best and brightest among physician assistants specializing in dermatology. Sessions include “Ocular Dermatology” presented by Douglas DiRuggiero, DMsc, MHS, PA-C; “Medication Side Effects and How to Counsel Your Patients” presented by Joslyn Kirby, MD; and “Patch Testing: Everything You Need to Know” presented by Alex Flamm, MD. Register at https://sdpaconferences.org/.
June
Cosmetic Bootcamp
Thursday, June 25, to Sunday, June 28
The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, CO
This staple of the aesthetic space provides valuable training for clinicians in dermatology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and plastic surgery. Learn tips and tricks for your practice in interactive sessions such as the cadaver head dissection course. The course directors are Kenneth R. Beer, MD, FAAD, and Ava Shamban, MD, and highlighted speakers include Wendy E. Roberts, MD, FAAD, and Derek H. Jones, MD. Register at https://cosmeticbootcamp.com/.
August
2020 AAD Innovation Academy
Thursday, August 13, to Sunday, August 16
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA
The American Academy of Dermatology has transformed their summer conference into the Innovation Academy, a new meeting offering the latest clinical information, practice trends and techniques, and emerging products. Parallel sessions focused on a single topic will run throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the conference, allowing attendees to focus on one area of an interest without jumping from session to session. For more information, visit https://www.aad.org/member/meetings/ia2020.
October
2020 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference
Thursday, October 1, to Sunday, October 4
Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
The 40th Annual Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference looks to update your arsenal with practical pearls and timely tips on the latest advances in patient management. Sessions are developed to give attendees pearls for practice through lectures, panels, live patient workshops, and question-and-answer sessions with industry experts and leaders. For more information, visit https://fallclinical.health/.
2020 ASDS Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 8, to Sunday, October 11
Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
This autumn meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery has become dermatology surgery’s most comprehensive educational event for cosmetic, Mohs, skin cancer, reconstructive, and general dermatologic procedures and practice management. Hands-on workshops, targeted talks, plenaries, oral abstracts, and special activities (such as the Cosmeceutical Bar and Industry Talks & Product Demonstrations) give attendees a well-rounded program to improve their practice. For more information, visit https://www.asds.net/medical-professionals/annual-meeting.
SDPA 18th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference
Friday, October 29, to Sunday, November 1
Intercontinental Miami Hotel, Miami, FL
The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants’ long-running fall conference provides high-quality education on new and innovative medications, devices, and techniques and exhibit and networking events with industry and peers. For more information, visit https://sdpaconferences.org/.
Note: This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. If you attend a great conference or meeting and want to share it with your peers, please send your recommendation to editors@the-dermatologist.com.
Disclosure: Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit is an event run by HMP Global, the publisher of The Dermatologist.
