Previewing the 2024 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference: What to Expect

Attendees are gearing up for the 2024 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference, which begins today in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ends October 27. Every year, dermatology clinicians from across the country and world gather for networking, collaboration, and engaging sessions representing a variety of dermatological conditions, research, and innovation.

Celebrating its 44th annual year, Fall Clinical is a premier dermatology conference, with its mission being to provide cutting-edge education, showcase clinical advances, and promote the practical application of the latest in dermatologic treatments and therapies. The conference prides itself on its dedication to enhancing patient care and offering comprehensive updates across a broad spectrum of dermatological topics, with a strong focus on clinical practice.

Clinicians not on site in Las Vegas have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive virtual conference (agenda here).

The morning general session will begin with opening remarks from a distinguished panel, including April Armstrong, MD, MPH; James Del Rosso, DO; Gary Goldenberg, MD; Mark Lebwohl, MD; Mark Nestor, MD, PhD; Darrell Rigel, MD, MS; and Linda Stein Gold, MD. The morning will proceed with a series of in-depth seminars, starting with Del Rosso and Karan Lal, DO, discussing pathways to clear skin in treating acne. Following this, Tina Bhutani, MD, and Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, will explore new treatment options for palmoplantar pustulosis. Brian Berman, MD, PhD, and Rigel will then present real-world approaches to actinic keratosis.

The morning of day 2 will feature notable sessions, including a discussion on the latest developments in dermatology led by prominent experts. Attendees can engage in a CME Satellite Symposium on chronic spontaneous urticaria and various other expert therapeutic updates throughout the day, culminating in aesthetic sessions and advanced live patient workshops in the afternoon.

Day 3 kicks off with a series of Expert Therapeutic Update Sessions, including topics like "Understanding JAK Selectivity in Severe Alopecia Areata" and "The IL-31 Neuroimmune Pathway: A Key to Prurigo Nodularis." The morning general session will highlight recent advancements in dermatology, including discussions on topical therapies and managing psoriasis with biologics. A CME Satellite Symposium will delve into the comorbidities of psoriasis, focusing on optimizing patient care. In the afternoon, the Pediatrics 360 session will explore best practices in pediatric dermatology.

The final day of the conference starts with the general session chaired by Roger Ceilley, MD. The morning features discussions on the latest advancements in dermatology, including a session titled "The Newest in Dermatology," featuring insights from experts like Del Rosso and Lebwohl. Highlights include "20 Tips in 20 Minutes" and quick-fire Lightning Round Q&A sessions to cover a range of topics from topical therapies to developments in dermatologic surgery. Attendees will also learn about current trends in antibiotic therapy, updates from key journals, and the implications of artificial intelligence in dermatology practice. The session wraps up with "The Most Important Thing I Learned at FC24," a panel discussion that encapsulates key takeaways from the conference.

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

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.

See the full Fall Clinical agenda here.

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