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Forward35th Biennial Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting 2027
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors - Afsaneh Alavi, M.D., and Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.
October 8-9, 2027 - Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, Minnesota
The 35th Biennial Dermatology Symposium: The O’Leary Meeting 2027 aims to visit challenging cases in dermatology and share emerging diagnostics and therapeutics in bread and butter, multi-disciplinary , and cosmetic dermatological conditions. The updates are appropriate for the dermatologist and dermatological team. The 2027 meeting highlights world renowned speakers in their fields.
Target Audience
This course is designed for dermatologists, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare practitioners in dermatology or the other highlighted specialty areas of care. A special welcome to the alumni from the Mayo Clinic Dermatology Department alumni from Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate the emerging therapies in the management of HS.
- Identify the benefits of implementing interdisciplinary care in patients with complex dermatological conditions such as HS and immunobullous disorders.
- Identify the cutting-edge options in the fields of skin imaging and artificial intelligence to improve the management of skin cancers.
- Develop a plan to implement new imaging technologies and AI into daily practice.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Course summary
- 13.25 AAPA Category 1
- 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.25 ANCC
- 13.25 Attendance
- 13.25 IPCE
Friday, October 8, 2027 | |
07:00 am | Breakfast & Registration |
07:15 am | Industry Sponsored Non-CME Educational Session
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08:00 am | Welcome & Course Overview Afsaneh Alavi, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Rochelle (Shelly) R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
2027 Updates in Dermatology | |
08:05 am
| Atopic Dermatitis Updates Every Clinician Should Know Jenny L. Link, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
08:20 am
| Advanced Imaging Technologies Addison M. Demer, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
08:35 am
| Hair Disorders Updates Every Clinician Should Know Maria Hordinsky, M.D., University of Minnesota |
Harold O. Perry Lecture | |
08:50 am
| Introduction of Harold O. Perry Lecturer Rochelle (Shelly) R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Optimizing Long Term Management Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., Wake Forest Baptist Health |
09:20 am
| Question and Answer
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09:30 am
| Panel Discussion: New therapeutics (challenging cases) Moderator: Rochelle (Shelly) R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Jason C. Sluzevich, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville David A. Wetter, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Katherine J. Bodiford, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Florida Matthew R. Hall, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Florida |
10:00 am | Refreshment Break |
10:20 am
| Psoriasis Updates Every Clinician Should Know Noah Goldfarb, M.D., University of Minnesota |
10:35 am
| Update on Sunscreens Young faculty - TBD |
10:50 am
| Question and Answer
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11:00 am
| Panel Discussion: GLP-1 Agonists in dermatology Moderator: 3 cases Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B., Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic Rochester Giang H. Nguyen, M.D., D.Phil., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
11:30 am
| Panel Discussion: Interdisciplinary HS Management Moderators: 3 cases Afsaneh Alavi, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Olayemi (Yemi) Sokumbi, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Florida Noah Goldfarb, M.D., University of Minnesota Christian L. Baum, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Stephanie F. Heller, M.D., General surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester – Shannon Piche, PharmD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Stella Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Arizona |
12:00 pm | Lunch, Exhibitors, and Poster Viewing |
12:10 pm | Industry Sponsored Non-CME Educational Session |
Pediatric Dermatology | |
13:00 pm | New Biologics in Children Kevin P. Boyd, M.D., Mayo Clinic Health System, LaCrosse |
13:15 pm | Pediatric Emergencies Katelyn R. Anderson, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
13:30 pm | Advances in therapeutics for Genetic disorders Nessa Aghazadeh Mohandesi, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
13:45 pm | Question and Answer
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13:55 pm | Panel Discussion: Advances in Immunobullous Disorders (pediatric and adult) Moderator: Julia S. Lehman, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Julia S. Lehman, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Reese L. Imhof, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Priscilla Q. Vu, M.D., Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic Health System – Albert Lea |
14:25 pm | Oral Abstract Presentations (1,2)
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14:35 pm | Refreshment Break |
Louis A. Brunsting Lecture | |
14:55 pm | Introduction of Louis A. Brunsting Lecturer Megha M. Tollefson, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Ped Derm/Pigmented Lesion/ Hyper and Hypo Pigmentation Carrie C. Coughlin, M.D., Washington University School of Medicine |
15:25 pm 10 | Question and Answer |
15:35 pm | Day 1 Recap and Adjournment Afsaneh Alavi, M.D. Rochelle (Shelly) R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D. |
16:30 -18:00 pm | Attendee Reception Rochester Art Center In-Person Attendance only |
Saturday, October 9, 2027 | |
06:45 am | Breakfast, Registration, and Poster Viewing |
07:00 am | Industry Sponsored Non-CME Educational Session
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07:45 am | Introduction of Day 2 Afsaneh Alavi, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Rochelle (Shelly) R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
07:50 am | American Board of Dermatology Update Olayemi (Yemi) Sokumbi, M.D, Mayo Clinic, Florida |
08:00 am
| Introduction Carilyn N. Wieland, M.D., Mayo Clinic. Rochester
Diagnostic Peals and Pitfalls in Melanocytic Lesions David E. Elder, M.B. Ch.B., University of Pennsylvania |
08:25 am
| Question and Answer
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08:30 am | Abstract (3,4) |
08:40 am | Lymphoma panel: Case Discussion (3 cases + 5 min Q&A) Moderator: N. Nora Bennani, M.D., Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: N. Nora Bennani, M.D., Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Emma F. Johnson, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester William G. Breen, M.D., Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Shruti Agrawal, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Aaron R. Mangold, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Arizona |
Paul A. O’Leary Lecture | |
09:10 am | Introduction of Paul A. O’Leary Lecturer Clark C. Otley, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Paul A. O’Leary Lecture – title Randall K. Roenigk, M.D., Mayo Clinic Emeritus |
10:00 am | Question and Answer Moderator: Clark C. Otley, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
10:10 am | Refreshment Break |
Dermatology Surgery Update | |
10:30 am | Panel Discussion: Melanocytic Lesions Updates Moderator: Clark C. Otley, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Florida (Or Ashley Wysong) Elliott H. Campbell, M.D., Dermatology Associates of Northern Kentucky Svetomir N. Markovic, M.D., Ph.D., Immunology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Molly E. Lohman, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Stanislav (Stan) N. Tolkachjov, M.D., Epiphany Dermatology, Lewisville, TX |
11:00 am | Panel Discussion: Practical points for dermatologists: wound care panel Moderator: Mark Davis, Mayo Rochester Panelists: M. Mark Melin, M.D., Vascular, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Thom W. Rooke, Vascular, M.D, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C., Vascular, Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
Ted and Roberta Mann Lecture | |
11:30 am | Introduction of Ted and Roberta Mann Named Professor Lecturer Christopher J. Arpey, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Arizona
Title Emily S. Ruiz, M.D., Brigham and Women’s Hospital |
12:00 pm | Question and Answer
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12:10 pm | Lunch, Exhibitors, and Poster Viewing |
12:10 pm | Industry Sponsored Non-CME Educational Session |
Personalized Cosmetic Dermatology and Longevity | |
13:00 pm | Introduction Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Longevity David Luu, M.D., Founder of longevity docs. |
13:25 pm | Updates in cosmetic combination strategies Basel A. Sharaf, M.D., D.D.S., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Plastic Surgery |
13:40 pm | New Discoveries at Mayo Clinic Atta Behfar M.D., Ph.D., Cardiovascular, Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
13:55 pm | Question and Answer Moderator: Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
Laser Update | |
14:05 pm | Introduction Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester TBD |
14:30 pm | Question and Answer Moderator: Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
14:35 pm | Alumni stories and highlights Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Arizona |
15:00 pm | Closing Remarks Afsaneh Alavi, M.D. Rochelle (Shelly) R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D. |
15:05 pm | Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
A block of rooms is reserved at the Hilton Rochester Thursday October 7th and Friday October 8th for $229 per night. Check-in time is 3:00 PM, check-out time is 12:00 PM. All guests arriving before 3:00 PM will be accommodated as rooms become available. The bellmen can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day.
Travel
HILTON VALET PARKING: A daily $34 charge for valet parking will be added to the guest room folio for guest parking. For the valet fee, guests are permitted to leave and reenter the parking facility without additional charge. Parking rates subject to change.
Course Directors:
Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.
Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Mayo Faculty:
Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D.
Nessa Aghazadeh Mohandesi, M.D.
Shruti Agrawal, M.D.
Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.
Katelyn R. Anderson, M.D.
Christopher J. Arpey, M.D.
Christian L. Baum, M.D.
Atta Behfar, M.D., Ph.D.
N. Nora Bennani, M.D.
Ashlie A. Bernhisel, M.D.
Katherine J. Bodiford, M.D.
Kevin P. Boyd, M.D.
William G. Breen, M.D.
Jerry D. Brewer, M.D., M.S.
Michael J. Camilleri, M.D.
Stella X. Chen, M.D.
Nneka I. Comfere, M.D.
Mark Denis P. Davis, M.D.
Addison M. Demer, M.D.
Matthew R. Hall, M.D.
Stephanie F. Heller, M.D.
Elika Hoss, M.D.
Reese L. Imhof, M.D.
Emma F. Johnson, M.D.
Julia S. Lehman, M.D.
Jenny L. Link, M.D.
Molly E. Lohman, M.D.
Aaron R. Mangold, M.D.
Svetomir N. Markovic, M.D., Ph.D.
M. Mark Melin, M.D.
Giang H. Nguyen, M.D., D.Phil.
Clark C. Otley, M.D.
Shannon L. Piche, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCCCP
Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D.
Thom W. Rooke, M.D.
Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D.
Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, M.D.
Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B.
Basel A. Sharaf, M.D., D.D.S.
Jason C. Sluzevich, M.D.
Olayemi Sokumbi, M.D.
Leah A. Swanson, M.D.
Megha M. Tollefson, M.D.
Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C.
David A. Wetter, M.D.
Carilyn N. Wieland, M.D.
Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 13.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 13.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
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Available Credit
- 13.25 AAPA Category 1
- 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.25 ANCC
- 13.25 Attendance
- 13.25 IPCE
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