Masters of Pediatric Dermatology
Pre-Conference Symposium

Thursday, February 16
Loews Hotel
Miami Beach, FL 33139
8:30AM-5:00PM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - OPEN TO ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

The aim of the Masters of Pediatric Dermatology is to promote, develop and advance education, research and care of skin disease in all pediatric age groups and offer an exchange of information between physicians and health professionals in the field of pediatric dermatology. This updated one-day program aims to educate physicians about advances in dermatology and supporting children with dermatological diseases.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Pediatric dermatologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, dermatologists, nurses/nurse practitioners and residents in these programs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Distinguish primary therapy for children with psoriasis
  • Identify the preferred form of therapy for psoriasis in children
  • Review and analyze the benefit to risk differences between approved psoriasis therapeutic agents for children and incorporate these into clinical practice
  • Recognize common and important skin disorders in infants, children and adolescents
  • Discuss available systemic therapy for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
  • Apply techniques for dermatological issues in children with skin of color patients
  • Identify therapeutic approaches for vascular lesions
  • Review the common causes of nail problems in children

Program Agenda
8:00 -8:30AM ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
8:30-8:40AM Opening Remarks Lawrence A. Schachner, MD
8:40-9:20AM Psoriasis in Children Ronald Hansen, MD
9:20-10:00AM Tips for Tots; Procedures in Kids Fred Ghali, MD
10:00-10:20AM REFRESHMENT BREAK  
10:20-11:00AM Genodermatosis for the Clinician Jan Izakovic, MD
11:00-11:40 AM Nail Problems in Children Antonella Tosti, MD
11:40-12:40PM LUNCH (Lunch is on your own)  
12:40-1:20PM Vesiculobullous Disorders in Children Lawrence A. Schachner, MD
1:20-2:00PM Dermatological Issues in African-American Children Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
2:00-2:20 PM REFRESHMENT BREAK  
2:20-3:20PM Pediatric Dermatology Symposium; Acne in Children and Adolescents, What's New and What's True Jonette Keri, MD, PhD
3:20-4:00PM Five Tough Cases: What Do You Do? Ronald Hansen, MD
4:00-5:00 PM Pediatric Dermatology Symposium: Atopic Dermatitis Made Easier Lawrence A. Schachner, MD
Ronald Hansen, MD
Fred Ghali, MD

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