CalDerm - California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery 2021 Symposium

CalDerm - California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery 2021 Symposium is organized by CalDerm - California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and will be held from Sep 24 - 26, 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America.

Target Audience:
The 2021 CalDerm Symposium is designed to meet the educational needs of board certified dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, and allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with cutaneious diseases or those who require other cosmetic and surgical dermatology treatments. Most participants practice primarily in the state of California.

Accreditation:
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Participants will be required to completed a post-symposium evaluation to recieve their credit and certificate.

Program Overview:
This year, in particular, has showcased both the challenges and resilience of healthcare practitioners around the world. In California, medical practitioners are faced with novel infections and increased patient loads while managing their existing patients’ health and well-being. The dermatology community is now charged with navigating this new environment, and its impact on patients and practices, while continuing to stay up-to-date on advances in dermatologic treatments and procedures. Their need for distilled and effective continuing education is more pronounced than ever. 

During this time of evolution in both the delivery of medical services and health education, the California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery (CalDerm) continues to provide valuable multi-faceted continuing education for the dermatology field. CalDerm has developed the 2021 CalDerm Symposium in Santa Barbara, CA, September 24 – 26, 2021 to offer general lecture presentations for all dermatology practitioners, as well as sessions devoted specifically to residents, young physicians entering the field, and veteran clinicians preparing for maintenance-of-certification exams. Now in its 21st year, the CalDerm Symposium is the premier continuing medical education opportunity for board-certified dermatologists and dermatology residents in California.

Objectives:
In order to address the broad educational needs of clinicians in key areas of dermatology, CalDerm and its expert faculty have developed the agenda for the 2021 CalDerm Symposium to address specific practice gaps. The symposium learning objectives will address the following areas: general dermatology, pediatric/special populations dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. 

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Discuss recent evidence related to the treatment of vitiligo.
• Demonstrate an understanding of concepts such as field cancerization that pertain to actinic keratosis management.
• Describe recent developments in the treatment options for vein disease.
• Demonstrate an understanding of novel rosacea treatments options.
• Define new approaches for treating acne and addressing side effects in the diverse patient population. 
• Assess the benefits and risks of biologic therapies for psoriasis management.
• Summarize practice considerations for managing alopecia with current therapies and those under investigation. 
• Interpret new findings on the impact of IgE autoantibodies on the pathophysiology of bullous pemphigoid.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the dermatopathology principles that could lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatments. 
• Examine the legal factors related to maintaining a safe and successful dermatology practice.
• Summarize the latest treatment guidelines for managing cutaneous diseases in patients 18 years old and younger.
• Analyze the treatment considerations in providing aesthetic procedures to an increasing number of male patients. 
• Explain the benefits and safety profiles of available facial fillers.
• Describe best practices in using Mohs surgery to treat melanoma.
• Differentiate among the common nail disorders and the available surgical procedures, when needed, to treat them.