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Forward34th Biennial Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting 2025
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.
September 26 - 27, 2025 - Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area - Rochester, Minnesota
The 34th Biennial Dermatology Symposium: The O’Leary Meeting 2025 aims to provide an update on dermatological conditions, new therapeutics, and devices for the dermatologist and dermatological team. The 2025 meeting highlights dermatology crossing paths with other disciplines such as oncology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, surgery, and cosmetics. This symposium consists of a multimedia approach to updating physicians about the current and future care of dermatology patients with both common and rare diseases. Traditional lecture format and interactive panel formats with faculty representation from all three Mayo Clinic sites are used. The information presented is relevant to dermatopathologists, surgical dermatologists, general dermatologists, and pediatric dermatologists.
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:
- Identify the implementation of interdisciplinary care in patients with dermatological conditions.
- Evaluate the emerging therapies in psoriatic arthritis.
- Identify practical trips in cosmetic dermatology.
- Assess practical clinical pearls to help diagnose dermatological diseases.
- Summarize advances in the diagnosis of cross-specialty diseases.
- Summarize improving care of pediatric dermatology patients by increasing comfort with the appropriate use of JAK inhibitors in children.
- Identify the cutting-edge use of skin imaging and artificial intelligence to improve the diagnosis of skin cancers.
- Examine the appropriate use of Mohs; avoiding over and under use.
- Identify the newer family of autoinflammatory diseases to broaden the differential diagnosis list when faced with challenging rashes.
- Analyze updated guidance on the management of cutaneous adverse drug reactions.
- Evaluate the emerging therapies in pediatric populations.
- Evaluate emerging therapies in dermatology surgical cases.
- Assess practical clinical pearls to help treat dermatological diseases.
- Summarize advances in the management of cross-specialty diseases.
- Identify the cutting-edge use of skin imaging and artificial intelligence to improve the management of skin cancers.
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.
Broadcast in Central Time
Friday, September 26, 2025 | |
7:00am | Breakfast & Registration |
8:00am | Welcome & Course Overview Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
Dermatology and Rheumatology Crosspath | |
8:05am | Autoimmune Inflammatory Myositis with Dermatological Manifestations Floranne C. Ernste, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
8:20am | Connective Tissue Disorder Stella X. Chen, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Arizona |
8:35am | Skin and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Elisha Singer, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Florida |
8:50am | Autoinflammatory Syndromes John M. Davis III, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
9:05am | AAD 2025 Directions and Updates TBA |
9:20am | Oral Abstract Presentation #1 Author TBA |
9:30am | Introduction of Ted and Roberta Mann Named Professor Lecturer Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Arizona
Dermatomyositis and Cutaneous Lupus Victoria P. Werth, M.D. Chief of Dermatology, Penn Medicine |
10:05am | Question and Answer Moderated by Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Arizona |
10:15am | Refreshment Break |
Dermatology and Oncology Crosspath | |
10:30am | Introduction Michael J. Camilleri, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Are these BCCs or Not? Inherited Basaloid Tumor Syndromes Emily Y. Chu, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Dermatology and Associate Professor of Dermatology in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania |
11:05am | Question and Answer Moderated by: Michael J. Camilleri, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
11:15am | Panel Discussion: Cutaneous Lymphoma and Lymphoma Clinic Experience Moderators: |
| N. Nora Bennani, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Nneka I. Comfere, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Shruti Agrawal, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester William G. Breen, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester Urshila Durani, M.D., M.P.H.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Emma F. Johnson, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Arushi Khurana, M.B.B.S.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Jenny L. Link, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
12:00pm | Lunch & Exhibitors |
Pediatric Dermatology | |
1:00pm | Introduction of Harold O. Perry Lecturer Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
The Early Establishment of the Skin Microbiome and its Proposed Role in Shaping the Immune System Jennifer Schoch, M.D., FAAD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Florida |
1:35pm | Question and Answer Moderator: Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
1:45pm | An Update on Vascular Malformations Megha M. Tollefson, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
2:00pm | JAK of all Trades: Expanding Usage of JAK Inhibitors in Pediatric Dermatology Ashley B. Wentworth, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Florida |
2:15pm | Chronic Oral Ulcers in Children Molly J. Youssef, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
Louis A. Brunsting Lecture | |
2:30pm | Introduction of Louis A. Brunsting Lecturer Mark Denis P. Davis, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Contact Dermatitis David Cohen, M.D., New York University |
3:05pm | Question and Answer Moderator: Mark Denis P. Davis, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
3:15pm | Refreshment Break |
3:30pm | Update on Dermatopathology Yemi Sokumbi, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Florida |
3:45pm | Oral Abstract Presentation #2 Author TBA |
4:00pm | Pearls and Practice Tips Moderator: Sindhuja Sominidi Damodaran, M.B.B.S., M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Kevin P. Boyd, M.D.; Mayo Clinic Health System Sheila Galbraith, M.D.; Mayo Clinic Health System John J. Kohorst, M.D.; Mayo Clinic Health System Thais P. Pincelli, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Florida |
4:55pm | Question and Answer Moderator: Sindhuja Sominidi Damodaran, M.B.B.S., M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
5:10pm | Day 1 Recap and Adjournment Afsaneh Alavi, M.D. Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D. |
5:15pm – 6:30pm | Attendee Reception |
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | |
7:00am | Breakfast & Registration |
7:45am | Learning Pearl Recap from Day 1 Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
7:50am | American Board of Dermatology Update Jerry D. Brewer, M.D., M.S., Mayo Clinic, Arizona |
Dermatology & Allergy/Immunology Crosspath | |
8:00am | Introduction Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
An Update on Management of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions Elizabeth Phillips, Vanderbilt University |
8:35am | Question and Answer Moderated by: Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
8:45am | Management of Chronic Urticaria Phillip J. Link, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
Paul A. O’Leary Lecture | |
9:00am | Introduction of Paul A. O’Leary Lecturer Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Paul A. O’Leary Lecture – Title TBD Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.; Mayo Clinic Emeritus |
9:50am | Question and Answer Moderator: Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
10:00am |
Refreshment Break |
Dermatology Surgery Update | |
10:15am | Panel Discussion: Controversies in Dermatology Surgery and New Technologies Moderator: Molly E. Lohman, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Panelists: Christopher J. Arpey, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Arizona Alexander Meves, M.D., M.B.A.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Florida Nahid Y. Vidal, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
11:15am | Question and Answer Moderator: Moderator: Molly E. Lohman, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
11:20am | Introduction Jerry D. Brewer, M.D., M.S.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
When Mohs Surgery Really Matters Jeremy S. Bordeaux, M.D., M.P.H. Professor, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University Director, Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery and Melanoma Program, University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center |
11:55am | Question and Answer Moderator: Jerry D. Brewer, M.D., M.S.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
12:00pm | Lunch and Exhibitors |
Cosmetic Dermatology | |
1:00pm | Keeping it Real: Tips and Tricks to Keep Use of Cosmetics Appropriate Alison J. Bruce, M.B., Ch.B.; Mayo Clinic, Florida |
1:15pm | Technologies in Skin Cancer: From Digital Imaging to Artificial Intelligence Addison M. Demer, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
3:45pm | Oral Abstract Presentation #3 Author TBA |
1:40pm | Question and Answer Moderator: TBD |
Botox and Filler Update | |
1:55pm | Introduction Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Prioritizing Injectables: A Framework for Deciding Which Areas to Treat First Vince Bertucci, M.D. University of Toronto |
3:00pm | Closing Remarks Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.; Mayo Clinic, Rochester |
3:05pm | Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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 Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 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 PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.50 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 13.50 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 13.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
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Available Credit
- 13.50 AAPA Category 1
- 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.50 ANCC
- 13.50 Attendance
- 13.50 IPCE
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