HOT TOPIC

Dermatology Update: 2008

The most important "newsworthy" discoveries related to dermatology from the previous year will be brought to you in the inimitable style of Dr. Hensin Tsao.

Speaker: H. Tsao, MD

MAUI DERM PRESENTS

ACMD Scientific Achievement Award
Dr. Barbara Gilchrest

Maui Derm presents the ACMD Scientific Achievement Award to Dr. Barbara Gilchrest. Her lecture is titled: "Photoaging: Past, Present and Future"

Speaker: B. Gilchrest, MD

HOT TOPIC

Photobiology
ABCD's of Photoprotection

"New and Novel Sunscreens" and "Controversies Regarding Vitamin D" will be discussed by two of the foremost experts in photobiology.

Speakers: H. Lim, MD; B. Gilchrest, MD

HOT TOPIC

Disorders of Pigmentation

One of the leading authorities in the area of pigmentation disorders will share her approach to managing even the most challenging patient. Learn what works and what doesn't and what is in the pipeline.

Speaker: P. Grimes, MD

SEMINAR

Chemoprevention Update 2009

How, when, where and why we do what we do using 5-FU, Imiquimod, ALA and MAL PDT, Diclofenac and Acetretin; Why AKs recur even after aggressive therapy; Combination and short contact therapy will be discussed as well as managing the immunocompromised patient.

Speakers: T. Rosen, MD; G. Martin, MD

LUNCHTIME WITH THE FACULTY
Pre-Registration Required / Tickets Will Be Issued

Melanoma Update 2009

Using case studies our expert faculty will review the advances in the management of melanoma. The discussion will include genetic studies, serologic testing, sentinel lymph node biopsy and vaccines.

Speakers: H. Tsao, MD; A. Marghoob, MD

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

Is Dermoscopy Becoming the Standard of Care in Dermatology?

Back by popular demand! Dr Ash Marghoob will conduct a lecture and live patient demonstration workshop. During this teaching workshop the participants will learn to recognize dermoscopic structures and their histologic correlates. Attendees will be taught to identify dermoscopic structures that are essential in classifying lesions as benign or malignant.

Speaker: A. Marghoob, MD

SYMPOSIUM
REVIEW + DISCUSSION

Infectious Disease Update 2009

Selected topics in infectious diseases that are critically relevant to our practice of dermatology will be discussed in detail by our faculty. Experience an engaging in-depth and insightful perspective on treating cutaneous and systemic infections. This year promises to be exceptional!

Speakers: T. Rosen, MD ; A. Gupta, MD; S. Tyring, MD; 
A. Blauvelt, MD

HOT TOPIC

Twenty Nails in Twenty Minutes

How well do you know your nail diseases? Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in a variety of nail disorders will be presented.

Speaker: N. Jellinek, MD

HOT TOPIC

Open Wide:
Twenty Mouths in Twenty Minutes

The importance of looking inside the mouth when you are "diagnostically challenged".

Speaker: T. Rosen, MD

CPC

Masters Super CPC: "Show, Quiz and Tell"

Our esteemed faculty will dissect the most challenging cases that they have faced in recent years.

Speakers: S. Moschella, MD; T. Rosen, MD; A. Gottlieb, MD

LECTURE

Contact Dermatitis Update 2009

Dr. David Cohen will fascinate you with anecdotes and "clinical pearls" as he acquaints you with new allergens and re-acquaints you with old ones.

Speaker: D. Cohen, MD

BASIC SCIENCE

Immunology Update

In a field where breakthrough science is occurring on a weekly basis it is critically important for the clinician to be kept informed on how bench top discoveries translate into therapies that will change the way we care for patients.

Speaker: A. Blauvelt, MD

LUNCHTIME WITH THE FACULTY
Pre-Registration Required / Tickets Will Be Issued

Psoriasis Update 2009

New and novel therapies; What new therapies are in the pipeline? How safe are the systemic therapies used in treating psoriasis? Case based discussions highlighting results from the "Consensus Conference on Co-Morbidities in Psoriasis": How we manage psoriasis patients with metabolic syndrome, pregnancy, history of malignancy, CHF, TB and demyelinating diseases.

Speakers: B. Strober, MD; C. Leonardi, MD; K. Gordon; 
A. Kavanaugh, MD

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

Chemoprevention Live Patient Demonstration Workshop: Treating Actinic Keratoses

How I Use 70% Glycolic Acid Peels in combination with 5-Flurouracil. In this workshop Dr. Cherie Ditrewill demonstrate how she uses combination therapy to treat actinically damaged skin.

Photodynamic Therapy: How we do PDT in our office and how to optimize your outcome: Dr. George Martin will demonstrate his approach to using PDT successfully in the office setting.

Speakers: C. Ditre, MD; G. Martin, MD

SYMPOSIUM:
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

Inflammatory Dermatoses in Kids
Why, When & How to Treat

Filaggrin Past & Present: Why it is important?
Speaker: A. Irvine, MD

An evidence-based approach to therapy of Atopic Dermatitis.
Speaker: A.Fleisher, MD

Systemic therapy for severe pediatric inflammatory dermatoses.
Speaker: E. Siegfried, MD

Q & A

HOT TOPICS

Pediatric Pearls
The Top 10 from F&F

SYMPOSIUM

Update on Acne and Rosacea

What's new to treat acne and rosacea patients; Is Red Light/ALA PDT a therapeutic option in treating severe cystic acne?; New approaches to "stubborn acne" in adult females; I Pledge Update Revisited;

Canthelicidins: are they the cause of rosacea and how does this affect our therapeutic options?; How to get the red out of rosacea patients.

Speakers: G. Webster, MD; A. Shalita, MD; R. Anderson, MD; 
D. Thiboutot, MD

LUNCHTIME WITH THE FACULTY
Pre-Registration Required / Tickets Will Be Issued

Pediatric Procedural Dermatology

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

"Treating the Tough Ones"

Using a case based approach to pediatric dermatology our panel of experts will share their diagnostic and management skills during this dynamic and interactive session.

Speakers: A.Yan, MD; J. Hanifin, MD; L. Eichenfield, MD; A. Irvine, MD; I. Frieden, MD; S. Friedlander, MD

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

Management of Venous Diseases
Lecture and Live Patient Demonstration Sclerotherapy Workshop

Two of the foremost authorities in the management of venous diseases will discuss their approach. Their lectures will be followed by a live patient demonstration during which time they will perform patient evaluations and sclerotherapy including foam sclerotherapy.

Speakers: D. Duffy, MD; M. Goldman, MD

SYMPOSIUM

Laser Symposium Part I

During parts I and II of the Laser Symposium our faculty will discuss the spectrum of laser, light, plasma and radiofrequency therapies. The discussions will center on the latest evidence based safety and efficacy data. Learn about the newest devices coming out in 2009 as well as which devices are "tried and true" when it comes to ablative and non-ablative resurfacing, photo-rejuvenation, skin tightening, hair removal, and "fat burning".

At the conclusion of the symposium, Dr Rox Anderson will discuss where the next "breakthrough" in laser surgery will occur and the obstacles encountered in getting there.
Please join our "world class" faculty as they critically and candidly share their wealth of experience.

Faculty: S. Kilmer, MD; R. Anderson, MD; JS. Nelson, MD; S. Tsao, MD; V. Ross, MD;  M. Avram, MD; M. Gold, MD; M. Goldman, MD

SYMPOSIUM

Laser Symposium Part II

LUNCHTIME WITH THE FACULTY
Pre-Registration Required / Tickets Will Be Issued

Laser Demonstrations

Live patient demonstrations will be performed and moderated by our faculty. During this dynamic and interactive session our moderator and faculty will engage the audience throughout the course of live patient demonstrations utilizing a variety devices.

Faculty: S. Kilmer, MD; R. Anderson, MD; JS. Nelson, MD; S. Tsao, MD; V. Ross, MD; M Avram, MD; M. Gold, MD; M. Goldman, MD, 
D. Laub MD

Q+A

Question and Answer Session

WINE + CHEESE RECEPTION
CONTROVERSIES

Controversies in Laser Medicine

Join Drs. Rox Anderson, J. Stuart Nelson and our faculty for an open and frank discussion of "hot topics" in laser medicine.

1. Are there any treacherous (untrustworthy, difficult to control, high risk of side effects) devices and procedures?
2. Are there any essentially, useless devices and procedures?
3. What are the most common mistakes you see "out there" in laser dermatology practice?
4. What skin responses do you look for that correlate with efficacy, and which others do you look for that are a warning?
5. What are the best indications and worst contra- indications for using flash lamps (intense pulsed light, IPLs) and when if ever, are they significantly better than a laser?
6. Is it ever appropriate to treat congenital nevi with lasers? If so, what are your criteria?

PRESENTATION

ACMD Scientific Achievement Award
Presented to Dr. JB Pinski

Surgery in Dermatology - A Historical Perspective"

A founding father and icon in the field of dermatologic surgery, JB Pinski will share what it was like to be a pioneer.

Speaker: JB Pinski, MD

LECTURE

"Take the Guesswork out of Medical Spa Success"

Cheryl Whitman, CEO of Beautiful Forever and the premier consultant in medical spa industry, will share her formula for medispa success

Speaker: Cheryl Whitman

BASIC SCIENCE

Toxins

In this session our expert faculty will: Review the basic science behind the mechanisms of action of toxins and their relevance to new toxins on the horizon; Discuss studies on the new toxins: dosing, duration, diffusion, and comparisons relying on evidence based medicine; Review the evidence: Are there systemic effects of Botulinum Toxins? Discuss treatment of the upper face, mid and lower face, neck and the use of toxins for other conditions.

Speakers: J. Cohen, MD; J. Schlessinger, MD; D. Jones, MD,

SYMPOSIUM + DEMONSTRATIONS

Combination Fillers and Toxins

10:45-11:00 AM
Introduction of faculty, overview of program, products available and timeline of product introduction - past, present, future. 

Speaker: P. Werschler, MD

11:00-11:20 AM
Product category review, mechanism of action and characteristics of dermal fillers available in the US.

Speaker: D. Jones, MD

11:20-11:40 AM
Defining the characteristics of the youthful face of beauty. Introduction of conceptual techniques for facial shaping: the use of aesthetic dermatology nomenclature. 

Speaker: P. Werschler, MD

11:40-12:00 PM
The role of facial shaping agents in the context of Non-Surgical Total Facial Rejuvenation. How and why combinations work synergistically. 

Speaker: D. Jones, MD

12:00-12:20 PM
What not to do with injectables, and what to do when bad things happen: Complications

Speaker: J. Cohen, MD

LUNCHTIME WORKSHOP
Pre-Registration Required / Tickets Will Be Issued

General Injection Toxins and Fillers
Session 1

During this "lunchtime session" there will be (5) real time live patient injections performed by faculty utilizing various combinations of fillers and toxins. Each patient will represent a different therapeutic challenge: enhancement, rejuvenation, restoration, combination therapy - "non-facial" and the approach to the sub-optimal patient. During this session, open microphones will be available and the conference attendees are encouraged to participate in Q & A regarding the injections being performed.

Faculty:
P. Werschler, MD; J. Cohen, MD; D. Jones, MD; D. Laub, MD; 
A. Shamban, MD; K. Pinski, MD; C. Ditre, MD; M. Gold, MD; 

S. Tsao, MD;  S. Kilmer, MD; M. Goldman, MD; J. Schlessinger, MD

Q+A

General Question and Answer Session

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

General Injection Toxins and Fillers
Session 2

During this second live patient demonstration injec- tion session our faculty will focus on specific areas of treatment of facial regions which will include: Considerations of the upper, mid and lower face. Adequate time for Q & A will be provided at the conclusion of the session.

Faculty:
P. Werschler, MD; J. Cohen, MD; D. Jones, MD; D. Laub, MD; 
A. Shamban, MD; K. Pinski, MD;  C. Ditre, MD; M. Gold, MD; 

S. Tsao, MD;  S. Kilmer, MD; M. Goldman, MD; J. Schlessinger, MD

SMALL GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS

Toxins and Fillers by product
(Ticket Required)

During the small group training sessions our faculty will conduct small group training sessions with specific toxins and fillers in each session. Sessions will include both "beginner" and "advanced" training sessions. These sessions are designed to demonstrate techniques that are specific to each product and/or selected treatment areas.

Because of the nature of these "intimate" settings, space is very limited and ticketed registration will be required. In all didactic sessions and in model demonstrations, off-label uses of products will be discussed in the context of medical education.

Faculty: P. Werschler, MD; J. Cohen, MD; D. Jones, MD; D. Laub, MD; A. Shamban, MD; K. Pinski, MD; C. Ditre, MD; M. Gold, MD; 

S. Tsao, MD;  S. Kilmer, MD; M. Goldman, MD; J. Schlessinger, MD