South Beach Symposium 2025

Join us at the pinnacle of medical and aesthetic dermatology, the South Beach Symposium, returning on February 6-8, 2025, for its 23rd year. Immerse yourself in up-to-the-minute education delivered by world-renowned expert faculty. From highly anticipated live patient injections and hands-on cadaver workshops to expert panel discussions, device demonstrations, and interactive case studies, this is more than a conference – it’s a top-tier educational experience.

Ranked as the leading dermatology conference in the nation, SBS offers unparalleled luxury and style in the vibrant setting of South Beach, Miami. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to join your peers and colleagues at the prestigious Loews Miami Beach Hotel next February. Elevate your practice, stay at the forefront of dermatological advancements, and optimize patient care. Act now to be a part of the future of dermatology!

Cutting-Edge Education

Immerse yourself in two decades of excellence as SBS delivers top-notch educational content from leading experts in medical and aesthetic dermatology. It’s not just education; it’s learning from the absolute best.

Comprehensive Agenda Extravaganza

SBS offers an all-inclusive, comprehensive program that delves into both medical and aesthetic medicine. With a plethora of relevant topics, participants are guaranteed a well-rounded understanding of the most pertinent subject matter. Don’t just attend an event; experience a holistic journey through the world of dermatology.

Dynamic Industry Insights

SBS seamlessly integrates cutting-edge techniques, strategies, and therapies, keeping you at the forefront of the ever-expanding field of dermatology. Stay ahead with up-to-the-minute, actionable information, unlocking vast opportunities for optimizing your practice.

Network with Leaders

Elevate your professional network at SBS – a prime opportunity to connect with world-class leaders in the industry. Gain invaluable industry-specific insights and forge lifelong connections that transcend the event.

Live Device Demos

Brace yourself for the most captivating sessions at SBS – live demonstrations of the latest technologies and devices in dermatology. Witness innovation in action and stay on the pulse of groundbreaking advancements.

5 Reasons to Attend

Live Device Demos

Cutting-Edge Education

Dynamic Industry Insights

Network with Leaders

Comprehensive Agenda Extravaganza

Keynote
Speaker

R. Rox Anderson, MD

Faculty

Glynis R. Ablon, MD

Christopher G. Bunick, MD, PhD

Suneel Chilukuri, MD

Joel Claveau, MD

Roberta S. Del Campo, MD

Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc

Aaron S. Farberg, MD

Patricia K. Farris, MD

Michael H. Gold, MD

David J. Goldberg, MD, JD

Ayman Grada, MD

Emma Guttman, MD, PhD

Jennifer L. Hsiao, MD

Naiem Issa, MD, PhD

Leon H. Kircik, MD

Shawn G. Kwatra

Karan Lal, DO, MS

Peter A. Lio, MD

Z. Paul Lorenc, MD

Jennifer Martinez, PA-C

Gina McLean, PA-C

Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD

Todd E. Schlesinger, MD

Mona Shahriari, MD

Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPH, MBA

Susan H. Weinkle, MD

Agenda

February 6, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM	Breakfast Symposium Sponsored by Pfizer
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM	Opening Remarks + Housekeeping Notes Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD
The Spectrum of Treatment: Cross-Disciplinary Management of Dermatologic Conditions Session Director/Moderator: Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM	Acne Vulgaris: Medical and Procedural Interventions Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, Michael Gold, MD
9:35 AM – 10:05 AM	Photoprotection and Sun Damaged Skin: Spectrum of Treatment Todd Schlesinger, MD, David Goldberg, MD, JD
10:05 AM – 10:35 AM	Personalizing Treatment of Vitiligo: Medical and Procedural Interventions Nada Elbuluk, MD, Karan Lal, DO
10:35 AM – 11:30 AM	Keynote Lecture Laser Therapy and the Intersection of Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology R. Rox Anderson, MD
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Faculty Q&A (Non-CME)
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM	Lunch Symposium Chronic Hand Eczema: A New Day is at Hand Christopher Bunick, MD Sponsored by Leo Pharmaceuticals
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM	Prescription for Wealth Acceleration: Diagnose, Treat, and Maximize Your Financial Potential (Non-CME) Tie Lasater Sponsored by MyWealthCheck
The Business of Dermatology: The Need to Know Session Director: Glynis Ablon, MD
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM	Tips and Tricks for Your Dermatology Practice Leon Kircik, MD
1:05 PM – 1:25 PM	Access and Prior Authorizations Jason Hawkes, MD
1:25 PM – 1:45 PM	Getting Involved in Clinical Trials Glynis Ablon, MD
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM	Selling Cosmeceuticals and Skincare Products in your Practice Patricia Farris, MD
2:05 PM – 2:30 PM	Buying Energy-Based Devices for your Practice Michael Gold, MD
Energy Based Devices Session
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM	Body Contouring David Goldberg, MD JD
2:40 PM – 2:55 PM	Microneedling Micheal Gold, MD
2:55 PM – 3:25 PM	Stretch Break
3:25 PM – 4:30 PM	Non-CME Device Demos Moderators: Suneel Chilukuri, MD, and Michael Gold, MD Aerolase Agnes Medical Benev Caitera Cartessa Crown Epionce MTF Biologics Sofwave Vydence Medical
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM	What’s New in Scalp and Hair Health – Innovations from CeraVe and Vichy! (Non-CME) Natasha Mesinkovska, MD Sponsored by L’Oreal
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Welcome Reception

February 7, 2025
6:45 AM – 7:30 AM	Sunrise Yoga Sponsored by Skinceuticals
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM	Breakfast Symposium Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: Burden of Disease and a Topical Pathway for JAK Inhibition Peter Lio, MD Sponsored by Incyte
Hair Session Session Director: Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM	Hair Loss and Comorbidities: A 360-View Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM	Advances in Medical Treatment of Alopecia Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM	Updates in Procedural Interventions for Hair Loss Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM	Nutraceuticals, Supplements, and More Glynis Ablon, MD
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Q&A Panel Moderator: Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD Panelists: Glynis Ablon, MD, Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
Cutaneous Oncology Session Session Director: Todd Schlesinger, MD
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Cases in Actinic Keratosis – What Would YOU Do? Todd Schlesinger, MD
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM	Practical Considerations on Genetic Expression Profiling and Molecular Testing – What Do We Need to Know? David Goldberg, MD, JD
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM	Melanoma Joel Claveau, MD
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM	Management of NMSC David Goldberg, MD, JD
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Residents Brunch
CME Primetime Symposium
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM	CME Primetime Symposium
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM	Exhibit Hall Break
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM	Lunch Symposium Real Lives, Real Stories: A Patient’s Treatment Journey with Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Todd Schlesinger, MD, FAAD Sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (LIBTAYO)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM	GLPs
Anti-Aging Medicine
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM	Exosomes Michael Gold, MD
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM	Integrative Medicine in Aesthetic Dermatology Rahi Sarbaziha, MD
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM	Current Clinical/Histologic Studies with Exosomes David Goldberg, MD, JD
Updates in Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Z. Paul Lorenc, MD Shasa Hu, MD
Complications in Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures Moderator: David Goldberg, MD, JD
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Complications in Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures Moderator: David Goldberg, MD, JD Panelists: Glynis Ablon, MD, Suneel Chilukuri, MD, Roberta Del Campo, MD, Gina McLean, PA-C
Live Patient Aesthetic Injections Session Director: Karan Lal, MD
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Live Patient Aesthetic Injections Susan Weinkle, MD, Shino Bay Aguilera, DO, Shasa Hu, MD, Roberta Del Campo, MD
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM	Networking Reception

February 8, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM	Breakfast Symposium Experience EBGLYSS™ (lebrikizumab-lbkz) – A New Treatment Option Karan Lal, MD Sponsored by Lilly
Therapeutic Updates Session Director: Leon Kircik, MD
8:45 AM – 9:10 AM	Updates in Clinical Study of Patients of Color Mona Shahriari, MD
9:10 AM – 9:35 AM	Closing the Gaps in Psoriatic Disease Leon Kircik, MD, Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
9:35 AM – 10:00 AM	Biologics for AD Emma Guttman, MD, PhD, Shawn Kwatra, MD
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Exhibit Break
Challenging Conditions in Dermatology
10:30 AM – 10:55 AM	JAK Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPH
10:55 AM – 11:20 AM	Hidradenitis Suppurativa Jennifer Hsiao, MD, Jason Hawkes, MD
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM	Q&A
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	Raising the Bar in Atopic Dermatitis Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD, FAAD
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM	Exhibit Hall Break
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM	Lunch Symposium Beneath the Itch: The Role of Type 2 Inflammation Mona Shahriari, MD Sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (DUPIXENT)
Updates in Rare Itchy Disorders Session Director: Shawn Kwatra, MD
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM	Prurigo Nodularis Shawn Kwatra, MD
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM	Chronic Urticaria Jason Hawkes, MD, MS
Wound Healing
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM	Ayman Grada, MD
Topical Therapies and Steroid Misuse for Dermatologic Conditions
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, and Peter Lio, MD
JAKs and TYKs Panel Session Director: Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	JAKs in AD Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD
	JAKs in Rheum Derm Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPH
	TYK2 in PsO + Beyond Jason Hawkes, MD
	JAKs in Hair Loss Natasha Mesinkovska, MD
	Topical JAKs Matthew Zirwas, MD
	Q&A

Registration

	February 6^th
Physician	$1095	Register Now
Advanced Practice Providers (Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates)	$895	Register Now
Industry	$1595	Register Now
Student	$295	Register Now

Physician

February 6^th

$1095

Advanced Practice Providers
(Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates)

February 6^th

$895

Industry

February 6^th

$1595

Student

February 6^th

$295

Accreditation

South Beach Symposium
February 6-8, 2025
Miami Beach, FL

Activity Overview
Current gaps in management of various dermatologic conditions, including atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne vulgaris, prurigo nodularis, chronic urticaria, alopecia areata, and others, emphasize the need for up-to-date education in these areas. Health care professionals require instruction on the latest guidelines and assessment tools for early and accurate diagnosis, topline clinical safety and efficacy data for new and emerging therapeutics, and expert recommendations for optimal patient care and treatment plan design. The 23rd Annual South Beach Symposium will include expert-led panel discussions, hands-on workshops, live patient demonstrations, the latest therapeutic updates, and interactive case-based discussions guided by world-renowned leaders in dermatology practice and education

Target Audience
This symposium is designed for an audience of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and professional staff members of medical practices specializing in dermatology, pediatric dermatology, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and other dermatologic medical procedures.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:

General Session

Discuss new and emerging therapies for the treatment of Acne.
Review the safety and efficacy of new and emerging targeted therapies for treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (AD).
Interpret clinical safety and efficacy data as well as expert recommendations for Alopecia Areata (AA) therapies.
Review clinical safety and efficacy data for new and emerging agents for treatment of Psoriasis.
Develop individualized treatment plans for Psoriasis patients based on expert recommendations and patient factors.
Outline the safety and efficacy data for new and emerging therapeutics for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), including biologics and small molecules.
Discuss updated treatment options, including clinical efficacy and safety, for patients with Vitiligo.
Summarize treatment options for Wound Healing, including measures to minimize scar formation.

Live Injections Sessions

Differentiate the efficacy and safety of non-invasive injectable agents that are currently available for facial and/or body rejuvenation, and their injection techniques.
Select the appropriate injectable agent based on specific patient characteristics, agent properties, and injection technique, for different areas of the face and body.

Criteria for Success
Certificates of completion will be awarded based on the participant’s attendance and submission of the activity
evaluation/claim credit form. You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit. There is no fee to participate in this activity. If you have questions about this activity, please contact AKH Inc. at tbrignoni@akhcme.com.

Credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Tarsus Cardio dba LiVDerm. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare 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.

Physician
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
14.75 ANCC contact hours.

Physician Assistant
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare 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 14.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.