Resident Innovation & Supplemental Education
February 4–7, 2026
South Beach Symposium
Miami Beach, FL
Learn. Lead. RISE.
Ready to RISE? Your Dermatology Future Starts Here
Join the exclusive RISE program at the 2026 South Beach Symposium (SBS) — a dynamic, hands-on experience built especially for residents and early-career dermatologists who are ready to take their expertise and career to the next level.
If you’re a resident or within your first five years of practice, this is your chance to elevate your skills and stand out in the ever-evolving world of dermatology.
What Is RISE?
Through hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and exclusive networking events, you’ll build practical, real-world skills across aesthetic, medical, and pediatric dermatology — learning directly from world-class experts while expanding your professional network across both the SBS and Masters of Pediatric Dermatology (MOPD) events.
Why Join RISE?
Meet Your RISE Advisors
The RISE Experience
RISE Welcome, Resident Rounds & Dinner
Wednesday, February 4
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Welcome from RISE Advisors
6:45pm – 9:00pm
Resident Rounds
Kick off RISE with dinner and and interactive discussion, case-based session where you can work through real patient cases and share insights. Led by renowned key opinion leaders—including your dedicated RISE advisors—residents rotate every 15 minutes through six different tables to tackle unique disease states. Each table focuses on a specific condition, featuring case studies to analyze. Table leaders facilitate discussion, encourage idea-sharing, and help sharpen your clinical decision-making skills — all in a collaborative and fun environment.
RISE Lunch & Learn
Thursday, February 5
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Cadaver-Based Aesthetics Workshop
Thursday, February 5
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Meet & Greet with Refreshments
Participatory Workshop
Led by aesthetic dermatology leaders, this immersive workshop covers:
- Advanced injection techniques – soft tissue fillers, biostimulators, and neuromodulators
- Anatomical exploration – study the intricate 3-dimensional structures of the face and neck through cadaver dissection
- Complication prevention – techniques to maximize safety and outcomes
- Off-face rejuvenation and ultrasound-guided approaches – expand your aesthetic skill set
More Than Just a Program:
A Career-Defining Opportunity
RISE isn’t just another resident track — it’s a launchpad for your future and a unique opportunity to connect, grow, and stand out at one of the most influential and forward-thinking dermatology meetings of the year.
With exclusive dual access to both SBS and MOPD 2026, this program gives you the best of both worlds — more education, more exposure, and more ways to elevate your future — all in one unforgettable Miami Beach experience.
Join a community of ambitious dermatology residents and rising leaders shaping the future of the specialty. This is where your next chapter begins.
RISE program at the 2026 South Beach Symposium (SBS)
Loews Miami
Beach Hotel
Rate: $429/nt
