35th Biennial Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting 2027 - Live (in-person)

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
See Main Course for Program
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.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
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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Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
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