Over 130 Resident Dermatologists Receive In-Depth Cosmetic Training From Renowned ASDS Member Physicians
May 22 2024 - 5:58PM
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) hosted more
than 130 resident dermatologists at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on
April 26-28 for its Premier Annual Resident Cosmetic Symposium. The
popular course provides small group and hands-on training, patient
demonstrations and real-life experience from expert dermatologic
surgeons.
Co-directed by ASDS Historian Susan Weinkle, MD, and ASDS Past
President Thomas Rohrer, MD, the Symposium covered the science,
treatment indications, available therapies and techniques for
cosmetic procedures performed by dermatologic surgeons. Faculty
presented high-yield lectures with up-to-date overviews of
energy-based devices, injectables, chemical peels, body contouring,
liposuction and more. Interactive teaching elements included live
patient demonstrations with instructional moderation, ample Q&A
time, small group breakouts and hands-on training.
“The ASDS Premier Annual Resident Cosmetic Symposium provides an
amazing opportunity for residents to learn cosmetic techniques not
taught at their home institutions through detailed lectures and
hands-on learning guided by renowned dermatologic surgeons,” said
Dr. Weinkle. “This event supports dermatology residents as they
begin their careers with multiple opportunities to interact with
industry representatives who generously support the event.”
The expert faculty included:
- Eric Bernstein, MD, MSE
- Kimberly Butterwick, MD
- Sue Ellen Cox, MD
- DiAnne Davis, MD
- Seemal Desai, MD
- Timothy Flynn, MD
- Deirdre Hooper, MD
- Shannon Humphrey, MD, FRCPC
- Seth L. Matarasso, MD (ASDS/A President)
- Kristel Polder, MD
- Jennifer Rullan, MD
The agenda featured engaging lectures and interactive
instruction throughout the course, including:
- Friday — Ideals of Beauty; Facial Analysis; Gender and Ethnic
Considerations; Visualizing Injectable Anatomy Demonstration; From
Resident to President: Educational and Career Merits of ASDS
- Saturday — Patient demonstrations and interactive Q&A
sessions discussing Laser and Energy-based Treatments; Injection
Treatments; Chemical Peels; Pigmentary Disorders; Liposuction; Fat
Reduction and Muscle Toning with Devices
- Sunday — Small group rotations through five interactive
learning stations: Hands-on Injection Techniques with Needles and
Cannulas; Patient Assessment and Case Studies: Energy Based
Devices; Patient Assessment and Case Studies: Injectables;
Energy-Based Devices up Close; and Where Do You Go From Here?
Career Paths
The course agenda is purposefully scheduled with dedicated time
for networking breaks and visiting industry partners in the exhibit
area. Additionally, residents enjoyed a welcome reception on Friday
evening to mingle with the renowned faculty and industry
supporters, as well as a carnival-themed reception hosted by La
Roche-Posay on Saturday.
“Our program lacks formal cosmetics instruction. This was a
fantastic learning opportunity, especially for upper-level
residents who have had some hands-on experience and have thus had
the opportunity to generate questions. The ability to evaluate new
products and devices is extremely important in such an
ever-evolving field, and this course did an excellent job
emphasizing that,” said one attendee.
Another echoed, “The current curriculum at my home program has
minimal exposure to cosmetic procedures, yet they are required for
examination purposes. Lectures on real-world applications, didactic
lessons and demonstrations were of great benefit to both the
objectives and my personal learning goals.”
The 2024 Premier Annual Resident Cosmetic Symposium was
generously supported by the following companies who were on-site at
the event to answer attendees’ questions during dedicated
networking breaks and receptions.
Diamond
Platinum
- Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company
- Galderma
Gold
Silver
Bronze
- Acclaro
- Cynosure Lutronic
- Candela
- DermAvance
- Nutrafol
- Skinbetter Science
- Suneva Medical
ASDS also gratefully acknowledges the following generous grant
providers for this Symposium: AbbVie; Evolus; Galderma; Merz
Aesthetics; SkinCeuticals; Suneva Medical; and Revance
Aesthetics.
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About the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
(ASDS)The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is
the largest specialty organization exclusively representing
dermatologic surgeons who have the unique training and experience
required to treat the health, function and beauty of patients’
skin, hair and nails. ASDS members are pioneers in the field, often
involved in clinical studies that substantiate popular procedures
to revitalize and repair skin, enhance skin care devices and
improve standard techniques. Dermatologic surgeons are also experts
in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the
incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed
to spreading sun safety awareness to minimize the life-threatening
effects of this disease. For more information, visit asds.net.
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Katie Allodi
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
847-956-9143
kallodi@asds.net