Prepare for an extraordinary journey into the latest frontiers of pediatric dermatology at MOPD 2025! Led by the esteemed founder and chair, Lawrence A. Schachner, MD, this year guarantees a thrilling experience designed to captivate providers, empowering them with state-of-the-art skills and expertise to elevate their practice and careers.
As pioneers in advancing pediatric dermatology education, MOPD remains devoted to delivering an unparalleled educational experience. Be part of an unforgettable convergence of knowledge, interaction, and innovation. Seize this opportunity – reserve your spot now! We eagerly await your presence at MOPD 2025!
Faculty Chair
Lawrence A. Schachner, MD
With a legacy spanning 31 years, Dr. Lawrence A. Schachner has been the driving force behind the annual Masters of Pediatric Dermatology (MOPD) symposium. As the esteemed founder and chair, Dr. Schachner is recognized as the leading authority in advancing pediatric dermatology education. MOPD stands as a much-anticipated event where providers immerse themselves in an educational experience curated by the best and brightest minds in pediatric dermatology. Through innovative and interactive sessions, participants gain valuable insights, making MOPD a cornerstone for staying at the forefront of this dynamic field.
Faculty
Adelaide A. Hebert, MD
Latanya T. Benjamin, MD
Mercedes E. Gonzalez, MD
Brittany G. Craiglow, MD
Jonette E. Keri, MD, PhD
Karan Lal, DO, MS
Hadar Avihai Lev-Tov, MD, MAS
Peter A. Lio, MD
Mona Shahriari, MD
Nanette B. Silverberg, MD
Fernanda B. Schmidt, MD
Lisa A. Swanson, MD
Shivani Patel, MD
Agenda
February 6, 2025 | |
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8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Sponsored Breakfast Symposium |
9:00 AM – 9:25 AM | Welcome Remarks and Therapeutic Updates
MOPD Chair Dr. Lawrence Schachner |
Faculty Pairs = Practical Pearls | |
9:25 AM – 9:50 AM | Challenges in Moderate-to-Severe Pediatric Psoriasis Adelaide Hebert, MD, and Mona Shahriari, MD |
9:50 AM – 10:15 AM | Infantile Hemangiomas and Other Vascular Lesions Mercedes Gonzalez, MD |
10:15 AM – 10:40 AM | Alopecia Areata: Medical Treatment Options and Considerations Brittany Craiglow, MD, and Adelaide Hebert, MD |
10:40 AM – 11:05 AM | Acne Vulgaris in Children: Mental Health, New Treatments, and More Jonette Keri, MD, and Nanette Silverberg, MD |
I Gotta Hand it To Ya: Dermatologic Diseases that Also Affect the Hands | |
11:05 AM – 11:30 AM | Chronic Hand Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Palmar Hyperhidrosis, Warts Lisa Swanson, MD |
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Exhibit Break |
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch PME |
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | Exhibit Break |
It’s Not a Peds Thing… Or Is It?: From Medical to Cosmetic – Adult Derm Issues in Pediatric Patients | |
1:15 PM – 1:35 PM | Advances in Understanding Chronic Urticaria Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH |
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM | Topical Steroid Withdrawal Peter Lio, MD |
1:55 PM – 2:10 PM | Overuse of Skincare Products & Cosmetics – How to Deal Karan Lal, DO |
2:10 PM – 2:25 PM | Lasers and Aesthetic Procedures in Pediatric Patients Karan Lal, DO |
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM | What Pediatric Dermatologists Need to Know About HS Hadar Lev-Tov, MD |
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Exhibit Break |
CME Primetime Symposium | |
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Primetime Symposium TBD |
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM | Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases TBA |
4:20 PM – 4:40 PM | Caring for Patients in Rural Areas: WWAPDD (What Would a Ped Derm Do) Lisa Swanson, MD |
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM | Allergy and Dermatology: Myths vs Science Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH |
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Reception |
February 7, 2025 | |
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6:45 AM – 7:30 AM | Sunrise Yoga |
8:00 AM – 8:30AM | Sponsored Breakfast Symposium
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Old Dog, New Tricks: Treatment Options for Common Ailments in Pediatric Dermatology | |
9:00 AM – 9:25 AM | To Use Steroids or Not to Use Steroids?: New Approaches to Topical Treatment of AD, Psoriasis, and Seborrheic Dermatitis Peter Lio, MD |
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM | Molluscum Contagiosum Mercedes Gonzalez, MD |
Pediatric Dermatology: This or That? | |
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Don’t Be Rash: Tips for Recognition of Common and Not So Common Rashes in Children Karan Lal, DO |
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Spot That Diagnosis: Identifying Pigmented Lesions, Melanocytes, and Other Concerning Conditions Fernanda Schmidt, MD |
Not Just a Cosmetic Disease: Looking Beyond Skin Deep at Life-Changing Dermatoses | |
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM | Vitiligo Nanette Silverberg, MD |
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM | Alopecia Areata: Comorbidities, Quality of Life, and Disease Burden Brittany Craiglow, MD |
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Shining a Spotlight on the Burden of Disease: Patient Perspectives TBA |
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Exhibit Break |
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch Symposium Sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (DUPIXENT) |
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | Exhibit Break |
Updates in Atopic Dermatitis | |
1:15 PM – 1:35 PM | Differentiating Biologics for Atopic Dermatitis Shivani Patel, MD |
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM | JAK Inhibitors for AD: Unpacking Safety and Efficacy Data Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH |
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM | Environmental Impact on Atopic Disease TBA |
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Rapid Cases Panel Jonette Keri, MD, Fernanda Schmidt, MD, Robert Sidbury, MD |
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Exhibit Break |
Now You See It: Rare Diseases in Pediatric Dermatology | |
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM | Epidermolysis Bullosa: Differentiating Subtypes and Exploring Treatment Options Anna Bruckner, MD |
3:35 PM – 3:55 PM | Ichthyosis Anna Bruckner, MD |
3:55 PM – 4:00 PM | Q&A Anna Bruckner, MD |
Pediatric Skin of Color: Pearls from the Expert | |
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM | Skin Deep: Examining the Physiologic
Differences in Skin of Color Latanya Benjamin, MD |
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM | How Do Skin Diseases Present
Differently in Pediatric Patients of
Color? Nanette Silverberg, MD |
4:30 PM – 4:50 PM | Advances in Clinical Study of Skin of
Color: What Are We Learning? Mona Shahriari, MD |
4:50 PM – 5:10 PM | Tips and Tricks for Treating Your
Patients of Color: AD, Psoriasis, Acne,
and More Mercedes Gonzalez, MD |
5:10 PM – 5:25 PM | Interactive Q&A Panel Latanya Benjamin, MD, Mercedes Gonzalez, MD, Nanette Silverberg, MD, and Mona Shahriari, MD |
5:25 PM – 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks Lawrence Schachner, MD |
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Reception |
Registration
September 30th | February 6th | ||
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General Access | $195 | $295 | |
Student | $25 | $50 |
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Phone: 888-879-0462
Book by January 15 to guarantee reduced rates.
Phone: 888-879-0462
Book by January 15 to guarantee reduced rates.
