Previewing the 2024 Fall SDPA Conference: What to Expect

Attendees are gearing up for the 2024 Fall Society Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) Annual Fall Dermatology Conference, which begins today in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ends Sunday, November 17. With the 22nd annual meeting, dermatology physician assistants from across the country will gather for networking, collaboration, and engaging sessions representing a variety of dermatological conditions, research, and innovation. This year also marks an exciting milestone for the society as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The 4-day conference begins with opening remarks from Amber Blair, MMS, PA-C, the SDPA board president. Throughout the day, attendees will hear from Hilary Baldwin, MD; Omar Noor, MD; Gina Mangin, PA-C; Sara Wilchowski, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, and other experts. Discussion topics include expert acne insights, updates on immunobullous disorders, treatment options for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, the role of medical science liaisons, and more.

One of the unique aspects of this year's SDPA Fall meeting is the 3-part experience tract for beginner, intermediate, and advanced physician assistants on various topics. The first experienced-based breakout covers nail disorders 101, increasing dermatologic referrals from the cosmetology field, and becoming a medical science liaison.

Other experienced-based breakouts include:

• When to excise skin cancers, intermediate nail disorders, and the role of nutraceuticals and alternative medicines
• Pediatric dermatology basics, wound care insights, and skin immunology
• Psoriasis essentials, intermediate pediatrics, and challenging psoriasis cases
• Malignant vs benign lesions, dermatologic emergencies, and mastering pediatrics

Additionally, several product theatres supported by industry partners will provide attendees with updates on topics such as moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, modern dialogue for patient care, generalized pustular psoriasis, upcoming therapies, and other innovations in dermatology.

Throughout the many sessions, attendees will also have numerous opportunities to engage in networking and explore the exciting offerings of Las Vegas.

Session topics at a glance:

• Acne solutions
• Innovations in atopic dermatitis
• Prurigo nodularis
• Nail disorders
• How to address itch
• Complex rosacea
• Challenging alopecia
• Pediatric dermatology
• Generalized pustular psoriasis
• Infectious dermatoses

Dermatology Times will be covering the conference live in person, reporting on numerous engaging sessions, as well as conducting exclusive interviews with experts in the specialty.

Stay tuned for expert interviews with Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C; Sara Wilchowski, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C; Renata Block, MMS, PA-C; Michael Rubio; PA-C; Hadar Lev-Tov, MD; Matthew Zirwas, MD; Jane Mast, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C; Maggie Smith, PA-C; and Henry Wu, MD.

See the full SDPA Fall agenda here.

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