Each year, nationally recognized leaders in medical, procedural, and aesthetic medicine convene in Santa Barbara to discuss and review the current state of knowledge in their respective dermatologic specialties. This program in medical dermatology features key clinical topics, including atopic dermatitis, acne vulgaris, cutaneous cancers, rosacea, psoriasis, and other important issues. Aesthetic medicine continues to be a growing specialty in the milieu of the aging American population and medical consumers’ ever-increasing desire to achieve the best possible quality of life at any age.

• Agenda
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• CE Credit
• Course Directors & Faculty
• Registration

Target Audience
Dermatologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Registered Nurses.

Agenda

THURSDAY December 4, 2025
12:00 pm -5:00 pm    
Registration and Check-In

FRIDAY December 5, 2025
8:30-9:00 am    
Lecture: Maximizing Dermatopathology:  The Deliberative Biopsy/Bedside Grossing 
Robert Brodell, MD

9:00-9:30 am    
Lecture: Atopic Dermatitis in 2025: Where Are We Today and Where Are We Heading? 
James Song, MD

9:30-10:00 am    
Lecture: Challenges of AI for Melanoma Early Detection 
Susan Swetter, MD

10:00-10:20 am
Break

10:20-10:50 am
Lecture: Practical Procedural Pearls from Pittsburgh: 45 Years of Clinical Experience 
David Brodland, MD

10:50-11:20 am
Panel Q&A
Morning Panel: Robert Brodell, MD; James Song, MD; Susan Swetter, MD; David Brodland, MD 

11:20-11:50 am
Lecture: Double Duty: Selecting or Avoiding Psoriasis Therapy by Dual Indication 
Kristina Callas Duffin, MD

11:50-1:30 pm
Lunch/Break/Exhibits        

1:30-2:00 pm
Resident Symposium
TBA
       
2:00-2:30 pm
Lecture: The Use of Fillers and Fat Transfer in Medical Dermatology 
Kimberly Butterwick, MD

2:30-3:00 pm
Lecture: Reconstruction Panel 
Roberta Singlemann, MD

SATURDAY December 6, 2025        
8:30-9:00 am
Lecture: Spot On:  Clinical Updates in Birthmarks 
Denise Metry, MD

9:00-9:30 am
Lecture: Managing Melanoma: Guidelines, Hardlines and Blurry Lines 
David Brodland, MD

9:30-10:00 am
Lecture: Laser Resurfacing: Balancing Results, Expectations and Downtime 
Kimberly Butterwick, MD

10:00 10:20 am
Break

10:20-10:50 am
Keynote Lecture: Cases That Taught Me the Most in My Career 
Robert Brodell, MD

10:50-11:15 am
Panel Q&A    
Morning Panel: Denise Metry, MD; David Brodland, MD; Kimberly Butterwick, MD; Robert Brodell, MD 

11:20-12:00 pm
Lecture: Therapeutics Master Panel
Mike Heffernan, MD: James Song, MD; Robert Brodell, MD 

12:00-1:30 pm
Lunch/Break/Exhibits    
    
1:30-3:00 pm
LIVE PATIENT DEMONSTRATION 
Roberta Sengelmann, MD; Kimberly Butterwick, MD 

3:10-4:00 pm
Lecture: Dermatopathology 
Payam Abrishami, MD; Timothy McCalmont, MD 

SUNDAY December 7, 2025        
8:30-9:00 am
Lecture: The New Black Box: Navigating Risk, Red Tape, and Reluctance 
Kristina Callas Duffin, MD

9:00-9:30 am
Lecture: Controversies in Melanoma Diagnosis and Management
Susan Swetter, MD

9:30-10:00 am
Lecture: JAK of All Trades, Master of Atopic Dermatitis 
James Song, MD

10:00-10:30 am
Lecture: Little Beams, Big Dreams: Laser Therapy in Pediatric Dermatology 
Denise Metry, MD

10:30-11:00 am
Morning Q&A 
Morning Panel: Kristina Callas Duffin, MD; Susan Swetter, MD; James Song, MD; Denise Metry, MD 

11:00-12:00 pm
Lecture: Grand Rounds 
Michael Heffernan, MD; Denise Metry, MD; Kristina Callas Duffin, MD 

12:00 pm
Adjourn/Box Lunch

Course Directors

Michael Heffernan, MD FAAD
US Dermatology Director for Probity Medical Research
San Luis Dermatology & Heffernan Consulting
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dr. Heffernan is an internationally recognized complex medical dermatologist and clinical trialist. After serving as the  founding chair of Dermatology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine he served as a Distinguished  Medical Fellow for Eli Lilly & Co. He is now the co-owner of San Luis Dermatology & Laser Clinic and he is the US  Dermatology Lead for Probity Medical Research. Dr. Heffernan has published over 80 peer reviewed articles and  textbook chapters. He has been the principle investigator for nearly 150 research studies and he has provided over 500  invited lectures around the globe.

Roberta D. Sengelmann, MD FACMS
Aesthetics/Dermatologic Surgery Director
Associate Clinical Professor at UC Irvine
Department of Dermatology
Director, Santa Barbara Skin Institute
Santa Barbara, CA
Roberta is Founder and Owner of the Santa Barbara Skin Institute where she is in full time practice. Raised in California, she returned in 2008 after a decade as Director of Dermatologic Surgery/ Mohs Fellowship Training at Washington University School of Medicine. She currently serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at UC Irvine Department of Dermatology. Her private practice focuses on Mohs/Skin Cancer & Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Aesthetic Laser & Minimally-Invasive techniques. She is active in her specialty's key organizations and has served on the Board of Directors of the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative. She is Co-Founder and previous Chair of the WDS’ Women’s Dermatologic Surgery Committee. She has authored over 50 manuscripts, edited the first edition of the textbook 'Surgery of the Skin', and has given countless talks nationally and internationally mostly related to Mohs reconstruction and Facial Rejuvenation. Dr. Sengelmann is best known for her elegant surgical technique and attention to detail and her down to earth and playful disposition. She has 4 children and is married to Dr. Tamir Keshen, a Pediatric Surgeon.

Mark Jackson, MD FAAD
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Dermatology
University of Louisville
Division of Dermatology
Forefront Dermatology
Louisville, KY

Dr. Jackson is a Clinical Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at the University of Louisville. Dr. Jackson is active in the dermatology residency program and spends time teaching dermatology residents and medical students. He is also involved in clinical investigational research, as well as in clinical practice with Forefront Dermatology. Dr. Jackson has authored many chapters and articles in peer reviewed publications and has lectured nationally and internationally on topics involving acne, lupus, neutrophilic disorders, psoriasis, eczema, systemic therapies for dermatologic diseases, drug reactions, and advanced dermatologic disorders. He sees patients primarily at the Louisville office, but also serves as an attending physician at the dermatology clinic at the University of Louisville. 

Participating Faculty Members (TBA)

Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, the participants will be able to:
1. Discuss new approaches to therapy including pathway targeted therapy in the treatment of melanoma.
2. Assess the role of diagnostic tools and technology in diagnosis and detection of skin cancers.
3. Compare and contrast the efficacy and safety of agents, devices, and techniques currently available in aesthetic and procedural dermatology.
4. Integrate into daily practice evidence-based recommendations on new and emerging therapies for common dermatologic diseases.
5. Analyze treatment approaches for the pediatric patient with common as well as complex skin diseases.
6. Implement updated strategies for managing acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
7. Recognize the factors that are important in selecting appropriate filler agents for treating different areas of the face and targeted planar depths.
8. Determine the appropriate nonsurgical techniques for facial rejuvenation based on an enhanced understanding of facial anatomy.
9. Explain the roles of currently available biologic agents in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and appropriately incorporate newer biologics into therapeutic practice as these become available.
10. Incorporate the recent research advances in understanding and treating pediatric dermatology issues such as atopic dermatitis and pediatric acne.

Continuing Education Credit
Joint Provider Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and the Foundation for Dermatology Education. The University of Louisville is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit

The University of Louisville Continuing Medical Education office designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Please note: California PAs, California RNs and California NPs can all earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Nursing Credit
This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for 16.8 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-12-26-1441. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content. Completion criteria to obtain CE's: Attend entire session and complete the evaluation.

Special Services
All individuals are encouraged to participate. To request disability arrangements, please contact Gregory Cameron at least 14 days prior to the date of this program. Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

Brochure
CLICK HERE for a copy of the course brochure (Available Soon)

Registration
Registration Options and Fees:
1. Residents/Fellows  $150
2. All Others - $595
3. Industry Representative  $2,000

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Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted to chse@louisville.edu on or before Friday, November 21, 2025. Requests received on or before Friday, November 21, 2025 will receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. No refund will be given for requests received after Friday, November 21, 2025.

Lodging/Reservations
Details for Lodging/Reservations will be forwarded upon completion of registration.

General Venue Information (Not For Reservations)
CLICK HERE to go to the Ojai Valley Inn Website

Accreditation Disclosure
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the Office of CME&PD, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its accredited educational activities. All Planners, faculty, reviewers, and other persons that affected the content of this CME activity were required to submit a financial disclosure form from which relevant conflicts of interest were determined. If any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies were disclosed, the materials each of them prepared for this program (or influenced) were peer-reviewed and determined to be without ineligible company bias, were considered fair and balanced in terms of therapeutic options, and presented evidence-based content. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated prior to this activity.

Learner Consent Statement
Names or contact information of learners will not be shared with any ineligible company or its agents without the explicit consent of the individual learner.

Acknowledgments
We thank our supporting and exhibiting companies for their participation in the conference! A final listing of supporters and exhibitors will be available at the meeting.