2012 Agenda


Wednesday, November 28
8:00 – 6:00 Arrivals
6:00 – 7:00 President's Welcome Event


Thursday, November 29
7:00 – 7:30 Registration
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast & Welcome
8:30 – 12:00 Educational Session
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Educational Session
2:00 – 6:00 Injections/Lasers/Peels - Live Demonstrations with Hands-On Learning Opportunities
7:00 – 10:00 Customer Information Exchange Dinner


Friday, November 30
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 Educational Session
10:00 – 10:30 Break and Exhibits
10:30 – 12:00 Educational Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch and Exhibits
1:00 – 2:30 Educational Session
2:30 – 3:00 Break and Exhibits
3:00 – 4:00 Educational Session
4:00 – 6:00 Injections/Lasers/Peels - Live Demonstrations with Hands-On Learning Opportunities
7:00 – 10:00 Customer Information Exchange Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 Director’s Reception
8:00 – 10:00 Director’s Dinner


Saturday, December 1
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 Educational Session
10:00 – 10:30 Break and Exhibits
10:30 – 12:00 Educational Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch and Exhibits
1:00 – 1:15 Innovators in Dermatology Award Presentation
1:15 – 2:30 Educational Session
2:30 – 3:00 Break and Exhibits
3:00 – 4:00 Educational Session
3:00 – 4:00 Injections/Lasers/Peels - Live Demonstrations with Hands-On Learning Opportunities




2011 Agenda For Reference


Thursday, December 1
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast – Sponsored by: Allergan Medical
8:30 - 12:00 Read More MOC Review Course – Part 1/MOC Review Course – Part 2
(Facilitated by: Drs. Beth McLellan and Vanessa Lichon)
This course mirrors the maintenance of certification exam and is designed for the on-the-go, practicing dermatologist. Participants will be presented with a wide variety of conditions (both common and rare), as well as being prepared for the multiple-choice portion of the exam.
Read More Resident Presentations
(Facilitated by Primary Chairs, Drs. Pamela Basuk and Julie Woodward, as well as Co-Chairs, Drs. Marc Darst, Rivkah Isseroff, S. Manjula Jegasothy)
Residents will begin presenting individual cases and research in consideration for publication in Practical Dermatology, a non-referenced journal, or SkinMed, a reference journal. Please feel free to sit in on any and all Resident Presentations that are of interest to you.
Power Break Goodies Sponsored by: Epionce
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch - Sponsored by: Valeant Pharmaceuticals
1:00 – 2:00 Read More Defending Your On-Line Reputation
(Panel Members: Drs. Art Huntley and Barry Lycka)
Your patients are talking about you. But what are they saying? How can you highlight the good things? What should you do when you encounter something negative? This course is designed to give you tips for managing your reputation in the vast on-line world.
2:00 – 4:00 Read More Resident and New Physician Focus: Starting a New Practice
(Panel Members: Drs. Sharon Andrews and Barry Lycka)
A start-up “How To” for new physicians and residents that will give you basic tools for launching a successful practice. Discuss keys to hiring and keeping good staff. Learn how to go about marketing a new practice. Gain useful tips on managing consultations and ethical dilemmas.
2:00 – 3:00 Read More Injection Sessions
Live Demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Lasers/Peels Demonstrations
3:00 – 4:00 Read More Injection Sessions
Live Demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Lasers/Peels Demonstrations
4:00 – 6:00 Read More Resident and New Physician Focus: Starting a New Practice
(Panel Members: Drs. Sharon Andrews and Barry Lycka)
A start-up “How To” for new physicians and residents that will give you basic tools for launching a successful practice. Discuss keys to hiring and keeping good staff. Learn how to go about marketing a new practice. Gain useful tips on managing consultations and ethical dilemmas.
4:00 – 5:00 Read More Injection Sessions
Live Demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Lasers/Peels Demonstrations
5:00 – 6:00 Read More Injection Sessions
Live Demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Read More Lasers/Peels Demonstrations
Live demonstrations of the latest technologies, administered by leading physicians.
7:00 – 10:00 Customer Information Exchange - Sponsored by: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation


Friday, December 2
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast & Exhibits - Sponsored by: Merz Aesthetics, Inc.
8:30 – 9:15 Read More Fat: Lasers/Lipo/Ultrasound/Injection – What Works?
(Panel Members: Drs. Jeanine Downie, Michael Gold, and Joel Schlessinger)
Americans have an obsession with fat; either we are gaining it, trying to avoid it, or actively working at losing it. With so many people seeking out cosmetic solutions, and so many options on the table, cosmetic physicians cannot avoid keeping up with the latest techniques and technologies. This discussion will allow you to call upon the experiences of your peers to gain new insights for more effective delivery of fat solutions.
9:30 – 10:15 Read More Unique Ways to Approach Common Dermatology Problems
(Panel Members: Drs. Pamela Basuk, Haines Ely, Joseph Eastern, and Carl Thornfeldt)
Human beings are creatures of habit. While as dermatologists we all have thorough knowledge of skin and the common conditions, it can be easy to follow the familiar in prescribing treatments. This session provides an opportunity to learn from others who are very successfully implementing unique approaches with patients in their practices.
10:15 – 10:45 Break & Exhibits - Sponsored by: Kythera Biopharmaceuticals
10:45 – 11:30 Read More Laser Cases: Presentation and Discussion
(Panel Members: Drs. Steven Dayan, S. Manjula Jegasothy, and Corey Maas)
Presentation and discussion of uniquely interesting laser cases from clinics around the country.
11:30 – 12:00 Read More Asclera to the Vampire Lift
(Panel Members: Drs. Vivian Bucay. Doris Day, Michael Gold, and Julie Woodward)
The Vampire Lift to Pelleve, Asclera, delivering actives through devices, and Selphy, and others; are they worth adding to your practice?
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch & Exhibits - Sponsored by: Obagi Medical Products
1:00 – 2:00 Read More Facial Cases: Presentation and Discussion
(Panel Members: Drs. Vivian Bucay, Steven Dayan, Michael Persky, and Julie Woodward)
Facial case presentation and discussion. How would you approach this patient’s concerns? What recommendations would you make? See how your thoughts compare to the treatment course and see the actual results.
2:00 – 3:00 Read More New Frontiers & the Dilution and Mixing of New Forms of Botulinums
(Panel Members: Drs. Cheryl Burgess, Corey Maas, and Heidi Waldorf)
There is quite a bit of information out there on botulinum toxins. Some of it is helpful and some of it is misinformation. This meaningful conversation will give you new recommendations for dilution, reconstitution and other tips on Xeomin, Dysport and Botox.
3:00 - 3:30 Break & Exhibits - Sponsored by: NeoStrata Company, Inc.
3:30 – 4:30 Read More Resident Presentations – Green
(Facilitated by Drs. Pamela Basuk and Rivkah Isseroff)
Residents will continue presenting individual cases and research in consideration for publication in Practical Dermatology, a non-referenced journal, or SkinMed, a reference journal. Please feel free to sit in on any and all Resident Presentations that are of interest to you.
Read More Injection Session
Live Demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Lasers/Peels
(Facilitated by Dr. Curtis Samlaska for Ulthera)
4:30 – 5:30 Read More Injection Session
Live demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Read More Lasers/Peels
(Facilitated by Dr. Curtis Samlaska for Ulthera)
Live demonstrations of the latest technologies, administered by leading physicians.
Evening Events
5:30 – 7:00 The New Wave of Radiofrequency: Evidence-Based Strategies for Multi-Plane Rejuvenation
(Facilitated by Dr. Hema Sundaram)
7:30 – 8:30 Faculty Reception and Informational Exchange - Sponsored by: Revance Therapeutics, Inc.
8:00 – 10:00 Faculty Dinner and Education Exchange - Sponsored by: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation


Saturday, December 3
7:30 - 8:30 Ulthera, Inc. Breakfast Presentation
(Presented by Drs. Michael Persky and Hema Sundaram)
OR
Continental Plus Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 – 9:15 Read More Hand-Held Devices and Laser Demonstrations
(Panel Members: Drs. Jeanette Graf, Joel Schlessinger, and Hema Sundaram)
There has been a veritable explosion of at-home devices recently and with the down-turn in the economy, more and more people are turning to the doctors for advice on which tools are most effective for at home treatments. Find out which are worth recommending to your patients.
9:15 – 10:00 Read More Top 10 Cosmeceuticals
(Panel Members: Drs. Miriam Cummings, Jeanette Graf, S. Manjula Jegasothy, and Heidi Waldorf)
Cosmeceuticals are an area which is constantly shifting and delivering something new. Find out which products stand out among the crowd for effectiveness and over-all quality and learn from our panelists which products are the new super-hot cosmeceuticals!
10:00 – 10:30 Break & Exhibits - Sponsored by: La Roche-Posay
10:30 – 11:15 Read More Media Relations: 101
(Panel Members: Sharon Finch, Amy Pfeiffer, Amy Stankiewicz, and Ted Pigoen)
Hear from and ask questions to publishing and editorial experts from the field’s leading publications. Find out what they deem to be newsworthy and publishable. Also, what makes them seek out one information source over another? What is happening in the world of blogs, vlogs, and the web that influence the way their industry interacts with the field of dermatology?
11:15 – 12:00 Read More In the Pipeline: Cosmeceuticals/Cosmetic Surgery/Dermatology
(Panel Members: Drs. Jeanine Downie, Adam Rotunda, Carl Thorfeldt, and Allan Wirtzer)
Providing the best possible service to your patients, means being on the cutting edge of developments in your field. Find out what is on the horizon in regards to fats, fillers, and injectables!
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch & Exhibits - Sponsored by: Nia 24
1:00 – 1:15 Innovators in Dermatology Award: Honoring the work of Dr. Myron Jacobson and Dr. Elaine Jacobson
1:15 – 2:15 Read More Meet the Press (Editors and Behrman Team)
(Panel Members: Tommy Crudup, Melissa S. Goldberg, Crystal Denise Tate and Megan Driscoll)
Hear from contributors and editors of some of the nations’ top beauty news and trend outlets: AOL, Elle.com, Rachel Ray Show, and Woman’s Day! Learn straight from industry experts how to better deliver your message and establish yourself as a valuable expert resource.
2:15 – 3:00 Read More Communicating with Patients and Colleagues & Integrating Social Media
(Panel Members: Drs. Steven Dayan, Art Huntley, Barry Lycka, and Mr. Ted Pigeon)
Explore tried and true patient communication techniques as well as learn about incorporating new modes of social networking.
3:00 – 3:30 Read More Mole Mapping & Electronic Medical Records
(Panel Members: Drs. Doris Day, Rhett Drugge, and Allan Wirtzer)
Are new detection devices safe? And which are the best electronic medical records systems? Are there any that should be avoided?
3:30 – 4:30 Read More Resident Presentations – Blue
(Facilitate by: Drs. Marc Darst, S. Manjula Jegasothy, and Julie Woodward)
Residents will finish presenting individual cases and research in consideration for publication in Practical Dermatology, a non-referenced journal, or SkinMed, a reference journal. Please feel free to sit in on any and all Resident Presentations that are of interest to you.
3:30 – 4:30 Read More Injection Session
Live Demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Read More Lasers/Peels
Live demonstrations of the latest technologies, administered by leading physicians.
4:30 – 5:30 Read More Injection Session
Live Demonstrations administrated by experienced leaders in the Cosmetic Industry. Learn about the particular uses of Asclera, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Xeomin.
Read More Lasers/Peels
Live demonstrations of the latest technologies, administered by leading physicians.