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Apr 21 2021
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ODAC SanovaWorks Equity Diversity Inclusion Director

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ODAC Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI)

By ODAC

New York (April 21, 2021) – Luciana Halliday Nofal, SanovaWorks Vice President of Marketing and Client Relations

Together with SanovaWorks, ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical conference is renewed in its commitment to create an equitable space for dermatology healthcare practitioners to pursue education, leadership, and career advancement opportunities, as well as to present inclusive and diverse education on dermatologic diseases in all skin tones.

ODAC is pleased to announce a call for applications, for the role of Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI). This newly defined position will work closely with the ODAC Advisory Board and the SanovaWorks Events Division, to promote the development and implementation of educational offerings aimed at improving cultural competence, diversity, and equity within the field of dermatology. Additionally, this role will assist in creating a conference experience conducive to a collaborative learning environment that enhances professional development and advancement for all. Together with the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, SanovaWorks pledges to:

  • Present inclusive and diverse education on dermatologic diseases in all skin tones by having:
    • All skin tones represented in presentation content (in cited studies and visually)
    • Content and presenters that are culturally competent
    • Presentations framed from the standpoint that dermatology includes all skin tones
    • Presentations framed from the standpoint that dermatology includes beauty from all backgrounds
    • Content that includes and highlights studies that have diverse patient base
  • Create an equitable space for dermatology healthcare providers to pursue education, leadership, and career advancement opportunities by ensuring:
    • Representation from presenters with diverse backgrounds
    • The conference provides a platform to elevate the careers of young and upcoming dermatology leaders

Please visit orlandoderm.org to apply and learn more.

Jan 22 2021
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ODAC 2021 | REVIEW OF A VIRTUAL EVENT

By ODAC

NEW YORK, (January 22, 2021) –  Shelley Tanner, SanovaWorks CEO/President

ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference 2021 – Virtual

At the start of 2020 SanovaWorks and the ODAC Team produced our annual conference in Orlando. This yearly event is a highlight on the dermatology community calendar. As 2020 started to reveal itself, it became clear we would not be able to produce a live event in 2021. For the best interests and the health of our staff, faculty, sponsors, and attendees we made the decision to offer a live virtual event with on-demand access to all sessions with registration.

ODAC Virtual 2021

I would like to personally thank the team that made this all happen. Because of your expertise and hard work, all the marketing, tech support, administrative coordination, and more–paid off. As a result, ODAC 2021 Virtual was one of the most successful ODAC conferences to-date.

Additionally, I want to recognize our faculty, speakers, and sponsors. Your willingness to share your time and expertise was critical to the success of this year’s conference and we hope you have enjoyed being part of it. We are thrilled at the prospect of having you all join us again next year for ODAC 2022–live, in-person, once again.

We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished together, which includes:

  • Nearly 2,000 people tuned in to ODAC  (950+ on the app and an additional 1,000 via workshops)
  • 90% MD/DO Attendees
  • Over 300 ARTE Scholars and residents
  • 20 Sponsor and Exhibiting companies
  • 21 hours of CME
  • ODAC Sneak Peek Inflammatory Diseases Symposium
  • 9 Virtual Solution Rooms
  • 4 CME workshops 
  • 7 sponsored sessions with an average of 200 attendees, peaking at 850 attendees
  • Five-day Board Review Week with 700 residents in attendance
  • 1 million attendee engagements in the event app 
  • 500,000+ minutes of content watched

ABOUT ODAC

ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference (ODAC) is a distinguished ACCME accredited dermatology conference designed to meet the needs of medical and aesthetic dermatology providers in the 21st century. Founded in 2003 by dermatology pioneer, Dr. Perry Robins, the ODAC Dermatology Conference provides nearly 700 dermatologists, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with important annual updates and fresh practical pearls in the field of medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology in a highly interactive format.

Dermatologists attend ODAC to stay informed and up-to-date on clinical dermatology updates, new treatments, new uses for old treatments, new product lines, changes to therapeutic guidelines and to witness live demonstrations from the experts. Unique to ODAC, each presentation focuses on practical pearls you can immediately use in your practice.

Attendees of the ODAC Dermatology Conference

  • Discuss the next generation of diagnostic approaches and evidence-based dermatology treatments
  • Observe cutting-edge procedures and techniques with live demonstrations of novel products and emerging technologies
  • Review clinical trial results and discuss case-studies in both large and small group settings
  • Cultivate relationships with colleagues and leaders actively shaping the future of dermatology
  • Earn CME – up to 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

ODAC recognizes that you hold the vision, highly specialized expertise, and unique training that drives dermatology. ODAC is organized and produced by SanovaWorks.

Feb 04 2020
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Friedman Dermatologist ODAC disaster preparedness

ODAC AND JDD HELP IDENTIFY NEED FOR DISASTER TRAINING AMONG DERMATOLOGISTS

By ODAC, Press

A new study from the George Washington University found that many dermatologists are unprepared to respond to biological disasters and that the specialty would benefit from formal preparedness training.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 30, 2020) — The dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program, according to a study from the George Washington University (GW). The article is published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

Natural and man-made disasters can cause a range of dermatologic conditions due to environmental exposures, such as secondary infections following a flood, irritation from blistering agents used in chemical warfare, and acute and chronic effects of cutaneous radiation syndrome. A 2003 survey revealed that 88% of dermatologists felt unprepared to respond to a biological attack — this new survey shows that the need for training still exists.

“Recognizing and diagnosing the conditions that can arise following a disaster requires diagnostic acumen, knowledge on reporting, and short- and long-term management strategies,” said Adam Friedman, MD, interim chair of the Department of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and senior author on the study.

This current survey from an interdisciplinary team of dermatology and emergency medicine researchers, led by Emily Murphy, a research fellow in the GW Department of Dermatology, examines whether the field of dermatology has advanced in its bioterrorism preparedness.

The survey, disseminated via the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical conference listserv, found that only 28.9% of respondents received training in disaster preparedness and response. The respondents to the survey frequently commented that they felt dermatologists should be prepared for bioterrorism-related cutaneous diseases, such as anthrax or smallpox-related diseases, as well as infections resulting from natural disasters.

Similar to the 2003 survey, the authors found that few dermatologists received adequate bioterrorism preparedness training. Even among those who had reported training, many indicated they felt ill prepared to manage patients affected by disasters, especially biological attacks and nuclear or radiological events.

“While few respondents to the survey were trained in disaster preparedness, it is encouraging that 75% reported that it should be included in dermatology training,” Friedman said. “It is a necessary tool to advance the field.”

James Phillips, MD, section chief of disaster and operational medicine in the GW Department of Emergency Medicine, director of the GW Disaster Medicine Fellowship, and co-author on the study, agreed: “My fellows and I found great value in partnering with our dermatology colleagues for this project. It is my firm belief that, while disaster medicine and emergency management primarily fall within the scope of emergency medicine and trauma surgery, education, and training for other specialties is of great value and is virtually unexplored. In an increasingly complex disaster environment, we welcome such research collaborations with other GW specialists.”

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The article, titled “A Survey of Dermatologists’ Preparedness for Natural and Man-made Disasters,” is published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology and can be found at jddonline.com/articles/dermatology/S1545961620P0016X/1.

Oct 30 2019
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MOC CertLink ODAC Dermatology

DR. STRATMAN TO PRESENT MOC CERTLINK AT ODAC

By ODAC

NEW YORK (Oct. 30, 2019) – Erik J. Stratman, MD, 2019 President of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD), to present on Maintenance of Certification (MOC) CertLink in January at ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical conference.

Changes to MOC

A major shift in continuing certification is coming for board-certified dermatologists in January. Erik J. Stratman, MD will present, “Changes to Your MOC Requirements: What Every Dermatologist Should Know about CertLink,” on January 17th, 2020 at the J.W. Marriot in Orlando, Florida.

Workshop Description

Dr. Stratman will walk-through the CertLink® MOC program and demonstrate its design, rationale and navigation. According to the ABD, CertLink provides the utmost flexibility in MOC and provides an alternative to the one-time, sit-down, high stakes in-person MOC examination. Dermatologists will be able to go online and take test questions in the convenience of their own home or office at various times throughout the year.

ABD MOC CertLink®

CertLink® is a longitudinal testing platform. The platform is designed to test and build medical knowledge in a “test to competence” type model.  In addition, CertLink® will keep dermatologists up to date by providing the latest articles from dermatology subspecialties. CertLink™ assessment platform is powered by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Registration and Fees

The pre-conference workshop is provided complimentary for dermatologists registered for ODAC 2020.

About ODAC

Attend ODAC to stay connected, informed, and up-to-date in dermatology. ODAC (previously Orlando Derm) is one of the largest and most prestigious conferences of the year. ODAC attracts a national audience of over 650 US Dermatology Physicians, Dermatology Residents, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Visit orlandoderm.org to register for ODAC and attend this workshop.  ODAC is a product of SanovaWorks.

 

 

Oct 29 2019
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ODAC Dermatology Sold Out Hot Topics

ODAC OFFERS MORE ACCESS TO HOT TOPICS

By ODAC, Press

New York (Oct. 28, 2019) – The ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference (ODAC) is extending its program for 2020 with additional time for ODAC hot topics, general sessions and workshops.

Attendee Feedback

“We’ve listened to our attendees and altered our program to provide greater access to the hottest topics in the field,” said Perry Robins, MD, dermatologist and founder of ODAC. “Our sessions are led by expert faculty who provide the latest research and clinical updates on a variety of medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology topics.”

The 2020 conference will be held January 17-20 at the JW Marriott in Orlando, Florida. ODAC, which started in 2003, attracts more than 650 dermatology physicians, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants each year.

The 2020 conference focuses on clinical dermatology updates, new treatments, new uses for old treatments, new product lines, changes to therapeutic guidelines, and hot and controversial topics. The interactive learning experience includes more than 20 workshops and more than 5 hours of live aesthetic demonstrations. In addition, ODAC offers hands-on sessions, live Q&As and opportunities to dialogue with leaders in the field. Up to 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.

One-of-a-Kind

“There is no other conference like ODAC,” said dermatologist and conference chair James Spencer, MD, MS. “Each presentation provides practical pearls you can implement in your practice. This will be my 17th ODAC, and this meeting keeps getting better and better.”

In addition, three pre-conference workshops are available the first day of the conference:

  • “Comprehensive Nonsurgical Aesthetic Rejuvenation” with Martin Braun, MD
  • “Maintenance of Certification Workshop (Self-Assessment Credit)” with Erik Stratman, MD
  • “Derm In-Review Board Review” with session chair and conference medical director Adam Friedman, MD (in partnership with George Washington University)

Additional Faculty

  • Joel L. Cohen, MD, vice conference chair
  • Susan H. Weinkle, MD, vice conference chair
  • Martin Braun, MD
  • Justin Finch, MD
  • Robert Gotkin, MD
  • Jeremy Green, MD
  • William Hanke, MD
  • John Harris, MD
  • Sima Jain, MD
  • Terrence Keaney, MD
  • Leon Kircik, MD
  • Yasmine Kirkorian, MD
  • Sailesh Konda, MD
  • Angelo Landriscina, MD
  • Kavita Mariwalla, MD
  • Amy McMichael, MD
  • Alan Menter, MD
  • David Miller, MD
  • Vishal Patel, MD
  • Desiree Ratner, MD
  • Victor Ross, MD
  • Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD
  • Linda Stein Gold, MD
  • Erik Stratman, MD
  • Jackie Yee, MD
  • Jonathan Zippin, MD

Attendees may visit the exhibit hall that showcases the latest innovations in dermatology by more than 70 companies. In addition, more than 80 research and case study posters are available for viewing. The Advanced Resident Training and Education (ARTE) scholarship program provides the ODAC learning experience to more than 100 future dermatologists.

ODAC is a product of SanovaWorks, publisher of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) and producer of the Skin of Color Update conference.

Registration is available at orlandoderm.org.

Aug 08 2019
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Adam Friedman at ODAC

GW RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY BARRIER TO FUNGAL INFECTION DIAGNOSIS

By Press

In a recent survey, researchers identified the barriers to accurately diagnosing cutaneous fungal infections

August 8, 2019

WASHINGTON (Aug. 8, 2019) —There are several barriers that prevent the consistent use of fungal diagnostic preparations to correctly identify cutaneous fungal infections, according to a survey from a team at the George Washington University (GW). The study is published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

Cutaneous fungal infections account for between 3.5 and 6.5 million dermatologist office visits per year. Despite their frequency, the diverse presentations of fungal infections often lead to misdiagnosis, resulting in additional costs, time, and delays in proper care. Direct microscopy using potassium hydroxide (KOH) or other stains provides an inexpensive method to diagnose fungal infections. However, this requires clinics to have the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) certification.

“Because of the extraordinary ability for these fungal infections to mimic other skin diseases, identification based on clinical inspection alone can often lead to misdiagnosis and mismanagement,” said Adam Friedman, MD, professor and interim chair of the Department of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and senior author on the study. “Little is known regarding the frequency with which dermatologists use these simple, yet diagnosis changing bedside fungal preparations, nor do we know if and what barriers exist preventing accurate diagnosis of infections.”

Friedman’s team previously published research highlighting the difficulty even dermatologists have when distinguishing between skin fungal infections and other inflammatory skin diseases, highlighting the importance of using laboratory-based tools to aid in patient care.

This survey, led by Emily Murphy, a research fellow in the Department of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was distributed via email to participants of the ODAC Dermatology Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, and the data was compiled in a web-based platform. Of the respondents, around 21% indicated they rarely/never perform fungal preparations and about 20% reported they sometimes do, often because they think clinical diagnosis is adequate or because fungal preparations take too long. Additionally, about 21% of respondents reported not having CLIA certifications, mostly because the process requires too much work or because they do not know how to apply. Of the providers who have CLIA certification, more than 25% reported that it was difficult to obtain.

“Our results indicate the need for increased education about the many clinical faces of cutaneous fungal infections and proper use of bedside diagnostics,” Friedman said. “It also highlights the need for policy-based interventions in order to ease the process of CLIA certification, to ensure that dermatology clinics are equipped to accurately diagnose infections.”

The study, titled “Use of In-Office Preparations by Dermatologists for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Fungal Infections,” published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology can be found at jddonline.com/articles/dermatology/S1545961619P0798X/1/.

Media: For more information or to set up an interview, please contact Ashley Rizzardo at [email protected] or 202-994-8679.

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Jan 22 2019
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Dr. Alan Menter at ODAC Award from JDD

ALAN MENTER, MD, HONORED BY ODAC AND THE JOURNAL OF DRUGS IN DERMATOLOGY

By Press

ALAN MENTER, MD, HONORED BY ODAC AND THE JOURNAL OF DRUGS IN DERMATOLOGY

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2019) – The ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics & Surgical Conference, in partnership with the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), honored dermatologist Alan Menter, MD, with the Outstanding Researcher & Educator in Psoriatic Disease Award at the conference held January 18-21 in Orlando, Fla. The award recognizes Dr. Menter’s significant contribution and lifetime commitment to the advancement of psoriatic disease research as well as his work guiding the next generation of psoriasis experts and researchers.

“Dr. Menter has dedicated his career to improving psoriasis treatment options and standards of care while also pouring countless hours into up-and-coming psoriasis experts and researchers, ensuring his legacy will continue for generations to come,” said Shelley Tanner, CEO and president of SanovaWorks, which produces the JDD and ODAC.

Bobby Mansouri, MD, became a dermatologist after serving as a research fellow under Dr. Menter and, as such, gives testimony to Dr. Menter’s impact on dermatologists and their patients.

“Dr. Menter has led the way as a champion for psoriatic disease,” said Dr. Mansouri. “It is because of people like Dr. Menter that the newest generation of dermatologists will thankfully never know the full struggle of managing psoriatic patients without targeted therapies. His dedication to psoriasis and research is one of the major reasons thousands upon thousands of patients finally have their psoriasis controlled.”

Dr. Menter is the chair of the Department of Dermatology and director of the Dermatology Residency program at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. In 2018, he was awarded Top Dermatologist of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals, and in 2013, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Psoriasis Foundation. He founded the International Psoriasis Council in 2003. Dr. Menter is currently co-chair of the American Academy of Dermatology Psoriasis Guideline Work Group. He has served as an ODAC faculty member for two consecutive years.

The recipient of the Outstanding Researcher & Educator in Psoriatic Disease Award, given by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, is nominated and chosen through the recommendation of a panel of senior national thought-leaders in dermatology, a committee of dermatology practitioners and several industry leaders. The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), a full-color, peer-reviewed publication indexed with MEDLINE®/PubMed®, was founded by dermatologist Perry Robins, MD. Now in its 18th year, it offers one of the fastest routes to disseminate dermatologic information, and is considered the fastest growing publication in dermatology, presenting original articles, award-winning case reports, and timely features pertaining to new methods, techniques, and drug therapy in dermatology, which provide readers with peer-reviewed content of the utmost quality. The JDD is overseen by an International Editorial Board of more than 160 renowned experts and reaches more than 30,000 dermatology healthcare practitioners worldwide.

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