Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical (ODAC) Dermatology Conference 2026
In-Person Event
Jan 16 - 19, 2026
Orlando, Florida, USA
26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ...
OVERVIEW
Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical (ODAC) Dermatology Conference 2026 is organized and produced by SanovaWorks and will be held from Jan 16 - 19, 2026 at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Description:
ODAC is the premier clinical CME/CE dermatology conference expertly curated to provide comprehensive, annual updates and fresh practical pearls immediately useful in today’s dermatology practice. Elite faculty provide four days of cutting-edge lectures, Q&A, and hands-on workshops for today’s dermatology provider.
Attend ODAC to stay informed and up-to-date on clinical dermatology updates, new treatments, new uses for old treatments, new products, changes to therapeutic guidelines and more directly from the experts. Unique to ODAC, each presentation focuses on practical pearls you can immediately use in your practice in a wide range of skin tones.
Attend the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference to….
- Discuss the next generation of diagnostic approaches and evidence-based medical dermatology treatments
- Observe cutting-edge procedures and techniques with 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/CE credit
Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify best practices for achieving a timely and accurate diagnosis of skin disorders to initiate appropriate treatment.
- Discuss the latest guideline recommendations for dermatological disorders.
- Examine emerging clinical and therapeutic science insights into the pathogenesis and effective management of dermatologic disorders including acne, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous auto-inflammatory diseases, hidradenitis suppurativa, pigmentary disorders, pruritis, psoriasis, nail diseases, rosacea, and skin cancer.
- Evaluate available data on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of current and emerging treatments for skin, hair and nail disorders and cutaneous malignancies.
- Select and formulate the appropriate aesthetic treatment plan using neurotoxins, dermal fillers, laser and light-based energy therapy technologies and cosmeceutical products in patients of all skin types who seek improvement in facial and skin appearance.
- Describe techniques to minimize adverse effects or manage complications associated with dermatological treatments/interventions.
AGENDA:
| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026 ODAC Virtual Pre-Conference Symposium: Challenging Medical Dermatology Cases A Case-Based Conversation With the Experts | ||
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | SESSION I: Challenging Medical Dermatology Cases: a Case-Based Conversation With the Experts, Part 1 | |
| Session Introduction | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| It’s Not Just Sweat! Harnessing All Tools to Improve Patient Quality of Life in Hyperhidrosis | Angela J. Lamb, MD, FAAD | |
| Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Taking Down Chronic Itch | Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD, FAAD | |
| Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD, FAAD Angela J. Lamb, MD, FAAD | |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
| 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | SESSION II: Challenging Medical Dermatology Cases: a Case-Based Conversation With the Experts, Part 2 | |
| Session Introduction | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa Uncovered: Lessons From Two Clinical Journeys | Leonardo Tjahjono, MD, FAAD | |
| The Hairless Truth: Treating Pediatric Patients With Alopecia Areata | Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
| Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD, FAAD Leonardo Tjahjono, MD, FAAD | |
| DAY 1 - FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 | ||
| 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM | Registration | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:35 AM | CME/CE Workshop: Updates in Nonsurgical Aesthetic Rejuvenation for Today's Dermatology Practice Featuring Live Demonstrations with Concurrent Cadaver Anatomy - Part 1 | |
| Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD | ||
| 9:35 AM - 9:50 AM | Coffee Break | |
| 9:50 AM - 12:30 PM | CME/CE Workshop: Updates in Nonsurgical Aesthetic Rejuvenation for Today's Dermatology Practice Featuring Live Demonstrations with Concurrent Cadaver Anatomy - Part 2 | |
| Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD | ||
| 12:35 PM - 1:45 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | SESSION I: The Dermatology Sampler - Pearls in Procedures, Diagnosis, and Complex Care | |
| Session Introduction | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| What on Earth Is That?! Differential Diagnosis Case-Based Challenge Hat Trick | Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAD Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Dermatologic Surgery for the General Dermatologist: Case-Based Pearls & Techniques - Expert Panel | C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, FAAD Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD | |
| Dermatology & Rheumatology Crossroads: Practical Approaches to Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Treating Lupus & Dermatomyositis | Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
| Lessons I Learned from Treating Myself | Susan H. Weinkle, MD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAD C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, FAAD Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD | |
| 3:35 PM - 5:55 PM | RESIDENT TRACK - CONCURRENT SESSION - BOARD REVIEW WORKSHOP PART 1 | |
| Workshop Introduction | Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD | |
| Medical Dermatology for the Boards - Part 1 | Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD | |
| Medical Dermatology for the Boards - Part 2 | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Dermatopathology for the Boards | Joseph Zahn, MD, FAAD | |
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Concurrent Afternoon CME/CE Workshops | |
| Opening Day: What It Takes to Launch a Dermatology Practice | Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD | |
| Navigating Complex Pediatric Dermatology Cases | A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, FAAD | |
| The Forgotten 4: Lichen Planus, Warts, Bullous Pemphigoid, & Fungal Infections | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM | SESSION II: In the Trenches - Real-World Treatment Approaches for Common Derm Challenges | |
| Session Introduction | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD | |
| The Actinic Keratosis Treatment Toolbox: Prescription, Procedural, and Preventive Strategies | Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD | |
| From Biologics to Oral Therapies: An Overview of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Medical Treatment | Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD | |
| Optimizing PDT Outcomes: Proven Strategies for Real-World Practice - Expert Panel | Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Independent CME Symposium | |
| 7:00 PM | Day One Adjourns | |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception and Meet & Greet with Poster Authors in Exhibit Hall | |
| DAY 2 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 7:15 PM | Registration | |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | SESSION III: Advancing Medical Dermatology - Practical Updates in Inflammatory Skin Disease Management | |
| Session Introduction | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Atopic Dermatitis & Regional Eczemas (Including Chronic Hand Eczema): What's the Latest? | Peter A. Lio, MD, FAAD | |
| Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis: Systemic Treatment Selection & Managing Comorbidities | Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD | |
| The 2026 Acne Treatment Landscape: Prescription, OTC, and Adjunctive Therapies | Hillary Baldwin, MD, FAAD | |
| Rosacea Management in 2026: Practical Approaches for Improved Patient Outcomes | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Hillary Baldwin, MD, FAAD Peter A. Lio, MD, FAAD Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD | |
| 9:05 AM - 10:15 AM | Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
| 10:20 AM - 12:30 PM | SESSION IV: Navigating Skin Cancer, Chronic Disease, & Cosmetic Procedures | |
| Session Introduction | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD | |
| Hedgehog Inhibitors for Basal Cell Carcinoma: Optimizing Use and Overcoming Challenges - Expert Panel | C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, FAAD Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD | |
| Beyond the Blade: Surveillance, GEP, and Radiation Insights for High-Risk Skin Cancers | David Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
| Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Bringing It Back Where It Belongs - A Disease State Update | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| What the Skin Reveals: A Derm & Dermpath Approach to Systemic Disease | Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, FAAD David Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD | |
| Live Injectables Demonstrations | Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD Susan H. Weinkle, MD, FAAD | |
| 12:35 PM - 1:45 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
| 12:35 PM - 1:45 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | SESSION V: Power Tools of 2026 - Oncology, Immunology & What’s Beyond Steroids | |
| Session Introduction | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| The 2026 Medicine Chest - Part 1 | Leon Kircik, MD, FAAD | |
| Cutaneous Oncology Updates: New Approaches to Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers | David Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
| Beyond Topical Steroids: Incorporating PD4 Inhibitors, JAK Inhibitors, and Aryl Hydrocarbon Agonists Into Your Tool Kit - Expert Panel | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Leon Kircik, MD, FAAD A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, FAAD Peter A. Lio, MD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Leon Kircik, MD, FAAD A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, FAAD Peter A. Lio, MD, FAAD David Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
| 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Concurrent Afternoon CME/CE Workshops | |
| Combining Injectables With Energy-Based Devices for Better Outcomes | Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD | |
| Look Again: Solving Diagnostic Dilemmas With Clinical-Pathologic Correlation | Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD | |
| 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Concurrent Afternoon CME/CE Workshops | |
| Exosomes, PRP, & Growth Factors in Skin Regeneration | Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD | |
| Mastering Biologic Access in Dermatology: What Your Biologics Coordinator Wants You to Known | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | Educational Session | |
| 7:15 PM | Day Two Adjourns | |
| DAY 3 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 7:15 PM | Registration | |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | SESSION VI: Evolving Paradigms in Photoprotection, Pigmentary Conditions, and Chronic Pruritus | |
| Session Introduction | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Vitiligo: Practical Management Backed by Evolving Science | Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, FAAD | |
| Sun Protection 2.0: Advances in UV Filters, Blue Light Defense, & Beyond | Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, FAAD, FACMS | |
| Pigment Pitfalls and Pearls: Practical Strategies for Managing Hyper- and Hypopigmentation | Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, FAAD | |
| Prurigo Nodularis & Other Pruritic Problems | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, FAAD, FACMS Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, FAAD | |
| 9:05 AM - 10:15 AM | Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
| 9:05 AM - 10:15 AM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM | SESSION VII: Medical & Aesthetic Dermatology Featuring Live Demonstrations | |
| Session Introduction | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD | |
| Treating Keloids With Confidence: Evidence-Based Approaches for Dermatologists | Hillary Baldwin, MD, FAAD | |
| The 2026 Medicine Chest - Part 2 | Leon Kircik, MD, FAAD | |
| Integrating Cosmeceuticals With Prescription Therapies for Barrier Repair | Hillary Baldwin, MD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD Hillary Baldwin, MD, FAAD Leon Kircik, MD, FAAD | |
| Live Injectables Demonstrations | Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD Susan H. Weinkle, MD, FAAD | |
| 12:20 PM - 1:30 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations | |
| 12:20 PM - 1:30 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall | |
| 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM | SESSION VIII: From Up Here to Down There: Hair Loss, Vulvar Dermatoses, and Acral Dermoscopy | |
| Session Introduction | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD | |
| Strands of Clarity: Mastering the Hair & Scalp Exam - Live Demonstration | Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD | |
| From JAK Inhibitors to Minoxidil: Navigating Medical Therapies for Alopecia - Expert Panel | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD | |
| Procedural Interventions for Alopecia: PRP, Microneedling, and Surgical Solutions | Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD | |
| Lessons from the Vulvar Dermatology Clinic: Diagnosis & Management Pearls | Emily Murphy, MD, FAAD | |
| Essential Acral Dermoscopy: Patterns You Can’t Miss | Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
| Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A | Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD Emily Murphy, MD, FAAD Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD | |
| 3:35 PM - 4:20 PM | RESIDENT TRACK: CONCURRENT SESSION - BOARD REVIEW WORKSHOP PART 2 | |
| Pediatric Dermatology for the Boards | A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, FAAD | |
| 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Afternoon CME/CE Workshops | |
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Dermoscopy Beyond the Basics: Identifying Challenging and Atypical Lesions | Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Mastering Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Step-by-Step Deroofing, Post-Op Care, and Medical Treatment Strategies | Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS, FAAD |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Afternoon Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation - RESIDENTS ONLY | |
| 7:30 PM | Day Three Adjourns | |
| DAY 4 - MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 | ||
| 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Registration | |
| 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | RESIDENT TRACK: BOARD REVIEW WORKSHOP PART 3 | |
| Surgical Dermatology for the Boards | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD | |
| Cosmetic Dermatology for the Boards | Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD | |
| 8:50 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation | |
| 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Morning CME/CE Surgical Hands-On Workshop | |
| Workshop Introduction | Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD | |
| Surgical Instruments, Techniques, & Complications Management | Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, FAAD, FACMS | |
| Hands-On Practice & Audience Q&A | Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, FAAD, FACMS Timothy C. Flynn, MD, FAAD, FACMS Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD | |
| 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Coffee Break | |
| 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM | CME/CE Workshop: Injectables in Action - A Hands-On Aesthetic Skills Lab for Young Dermatologists & Dermatology Residents | |
| Workshop Introduction | Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD | |
| Facial Anatomy & Aesthetic Assessment: What Every Injector Must Know | Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD | |
| Injectable Basics: Product Selection, Safety, and Injection Techniques | Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD | |
| Live Injectables Demonstration: Neuromodulators | Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD | |
| Live Injectables Demonstration: Fillers | Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD | |
| Hands-On Practice & Audience Q&A | Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD | |
| 1:30 PM | Conference Adjourns |
KEY DATES
16 Jan, 2026
Event Start Date
19 Jan, 2026
Event End Date
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and National Medical Education Corporation. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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 Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 26.25 contact hours. Designated for 3.5 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Continuing Physician Assistant Education
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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 26.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Credit amount subject to change
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantDermatologistsResidentsMedical StudentsHealthcare ProvidersAesthetic Medicine PhysicianNurse PractitionersFellowsDermatologic SurgeonsOther Health ProfessionalsJunior DoctorHealth Care PractitionersResident PhysicianDermatology ResidentsAssistant DoctorsMedical PractitionersSPECIALITIES
DermatologyAesthetic MedicineDermatologic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPhysician AssistantsNurse PractitionerSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGateCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
A full refund less a $50 administrative fee can be requested up to 30 days prior to the event start date. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and e-mailed prior to 11:59 PM PT on December 15, 2025. Registrations that are cancelled within 29 days of the event are not eligible for refunds.
After the refund deadline date, you have the option to send someone in your place. Requests to transfer registration to someone else must be made in writing and e-mailed to support@emedevents.com prior to 11:59 PM PT on January 15, 2026.
Requests to transfer registration to someone else must be made in writing and e-mailed to support@emedevents.com prior to 11:59 PM PT on January 15, 2026.
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