Dermatology is a rapidly evolving specialty on the forefront of research and treatment advancements. With the advent of new advances in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, new clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of various dermatologic conditions are developed. 

The San Diego Dermatology Symposium (SDDS) is a three-day symposium that will educate practitioners on the latest developments in dermatology. Renowned faculty and key thought leaders will present updates on clinically-relevant topics, such as: sunscreens, pediatric dermatology, alopecia, psoriasis, dermatopathology, cutaneous infections, nail disorders, dermoscopy, hyper-/hypopigmentation disorders, hyperhidrosis, hidradenitis suppurativa, HIV, phototherapy, eczema, acne, rosacea, cancer, laser and sclerotherapy, and skin anti-aging strategies. SDDS, to be held May 29-31 at the Intercontinental San Diego, will also provide insights into useful topics for the practicing dermatologist such as career and practices tips, building a successful cosmetic dermatology practice, personal finance, burnout, and social media. As an integral part of the conference’s continuing education program, attendees will also have the opportunity to view show-cased original research. 

Attendees can earn up to 17 CME credit hours.

Agenda

17 Total CME Hours

Fri, May 29, 2020- 6 hours of CME

6:15am – 8:45am               Poster viewing

8:45am – 9:00am               Welcome, Jashin Wu, MD

9:00am – 9:30am               Update on Suncreens, Henry Lim, MD

9:30am – 10:00am             Uncommon Rashes in Kids, Sheila Friedlander, MD

10:10am – 10:50am           Product Theater (non-CME)

11:00am – 11:30am           Scarring Alopecia, Natasha Mesinkovska, MD

11:30am – 12:00pm          New Psoriasis Therapies, Jashin Wu, MD

12:15pm – 1:00pm            Product Theater (non-CME)

1:15pm – 1:45pm              Clinicopathologic Conference Part 1, Whitney High, MD

1:45pm – 2:15pm              Hemangiomas, Sheila Friedlander, MD 

2:15pm – 2:45pm              Non-Scarring Alopecia, Natasha Mesinkovska, MD

2:45pm – 3:15pm              Break

3:15pm – 3:45pm              Bed Bugs, Whitney High, MD

3:45pm – 4:15pm              Uncommon Nail Disorders, Phoebe Rich, MD 

4:15pm – 4:45pm              Career and Practice Tips for Residents and Young Dermatologists, Arash Izadpanah, MD

4:15pm – 5:15pm              Financial Tips for the Dermatology Practice, Jashin Wu, MD

5:30pm – 8:30pm              “Game Night” Welcome Reception

Saturday, May 30, 2020- 7 hours of CME

7:00am – 7:45am               Product Theater (non-CME)

8:00am – 8:30am               Challenging Medical Dermatology Cases from Henry Ford, Henry Lim, MD
8:30am – 9:00am               Hyperpigmentation, Pearl Grimes, MD 

9:00am – 9:30am               Chemical Peels, Peter Rullan, MD

9:30am – 10:00am             Cutaneous Manifestation of HIV, Kieron Leslie, MD

10:00am – 10:30am           Break

10:30am – 11:00am           Dermoscopy,Vineet Mishra, MD

11:00am – 11:30am           Common Nail Disorders, Phoebe Rich, MD

11:30am – 12:00pm          Hyperhidrosis, Jashin Wu, MD

12:15pm – 1:00pm            Product Theater (non-CME)

1:15pm – 1:45pm              Clinicopathologic Conference Part 2, Whitney High, MD

1:45pm – 2:15pm              Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Paul Yamauchi, MD, Ph.D.

2:15pm – 2:45pm              Hypopigmentation, Pearl Grimes, MD

2:45pm – 3:15pm              Break

3:15pm – 3:45pm              Atopic Dermatitis, Paul Yamauchi, MD, Ph.D.

3:45pm – 4:15pm              Travel Infections, Natasha Mesinkovska, MD 

4:15pm – 4:45pm              Viral Infections of the Skin, Kieron Leslie, MD

4:45pm – 5:15pm              Update on Phototherapy, Henry Lim, MD

5:30pm – 6:15pm              Product Theater (non-CME)

6:30pm – 9:30pm              Conference Dinner

Sun, May 31, 2020- 4 hours of CME

7:00am – 7:45am               Product Theater (non-CME)

8:00am – 8:30am               Lasers, E. Victor Ross, MD

8:30am – 9:00am               How to Build a Cosmetic Dermatology Practice, Ron Moy, MD

9:00am – 9:30am               Sclerotherapy, Vineet Mishra, MD

9:30am – 10:00am             Medical therapy for Actinic Keratosis and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Neal Bhatia, MD

10:00am – 10:30am           Break

10:30am – 11:00am           Preventative Skin Aging with Bio-identical Hormones, Supplements & Topicals, Ron Moy, MD

11:00am – 11:30am           Acne and Rosacea, Neal Bhatia, MD

11:30am - 12:00pm           Acne Scars, Peter Rullan, MD

12:00pm - 12:30pm           Dealing with Social Media and Burnout, Neal Bhatia, MD

12:30pm - 12:35pm           Conference closing, Jashin Wu, MD