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Join us as we innovate, elevate, and celebrate the essential role of APPs in patient care. From comprehensive sessions to practical case studies and emerging therapies, this event is your gateway to expanded expertise and impactful collaboration across disciplines.

Victor Czerkasij
Videos
Networking and Interdisciplinary Co-management Among APPs
12/26/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Victor Czerkasij reflects on Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute as a collaborative educational experience that fosters networking, shared learning, and professional growth to elevate patient care in dermatology.
Dr Victor Czerkasij reflects on Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute as a collaborative educational experience that fosters networking, shared learning, and professional growth to elevate patient care in dermatology.
Dr Victor Czerkasij reflects on...
12/26/2025
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Victor Czerkasij
Videos
Prior Authorizations: Tips and Tricks
12/26/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Victor Czerkasij discusses practical strategies for overcoming medication access challenges in dermatology.
Dr Victor Czerkasij discusses practical strategies for overcoming medication access challenges in dermatology.
Dr Victor Czerkasij discusses...
12/26/2025
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Victor Czerkasij
Videos
Skin Cancer Prevention and Sunscreen
12/26/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Victor Czerkasij shares his experience speaking at Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, focusing on educating the next generation of dermatology APPs and addressing misconceptions about sunscreen safety and systemic absorption.
Dr Victor Czerkasij shares his experience speaking at Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, focusing on educating the next generation of dermatology APPs and addressing misconceptions about sunscreen safety and systemic absorption.
Dr Victor Czerkasij shares his...
12/26/2025
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Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD
Videos
Hair Styles and Scalp Treatments for Patients of Color
12/26/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Oyatewa Assempa emphasizes culturally informed hair care practices, accurate diagnosis of alopecia areata and scalp conditions in patients of color, and the importance of individualized, assumption-free treatment approaches.
Dr Oyatewa Assempa emphasizes culturally informed hair care practices, accurate diagnosis of alopecia areata and scalp conditions in patients of color, and the importance of individualized, assumption-free treatment approaches.
Dr Oyatewa Assempa emphasizes...
12/26/2025
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Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD
Videos
Alopecia Areata: Treatment Considerations
12/26/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Oyetewa Asempa highlights her Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute session on alopecia areata, including culturally informed hair care and styling considerations for patients of color.
Dr Oyetewa Asempa highlights her Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute session on alopecia areata, including culturally informed hair care and styling considerations for patients of color.
Dr Oyetewa Asempa highlights her...
12/26/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Videos
Autoimmune Disease Serologies
12/26/2025
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Dr Joseph Merola provides a practical, dermatology-focused guide to interpreting autoimmune serologies.
Dr Joseph Merola provides a practical, dermatology-focused guide to interpreting autoimmune serologies.
Dr Joseph Merola provides a...
12/26/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Videos
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic Considerations and Treatment Update
12/26/2025
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Management of cutaneous lupus erythematosus is evolving, with a shift from traditional, high-burden therapies to newer targeted treatments.
Management of cutaneous lupus erythematosus is evolving, with a shift from traditional, high-burden therapies to newer targeted treatments.
Management of cutaneous lupus...
12/26/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Videos
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Update
12/26/2025
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Dr Joseph Merola discusses advancing psoriatic arthritis care beyond baseline treatment by focusing on long-term, holistic management.
Dr Joseph Merola discusses advancing psoriatic arthritis care beyond baseline treatment by focusing on long-term, holistic management.
Dr Joseph Merola discusses...
12/26/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Videos
Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute: Key Takeaways
12/26/2025
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Dr Joseph Merola highlights Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute as a unique, interactive, advanced educational opportunity that helps clinicians deepen their expertise in inflammatory skin and joint diseases and elevate their practice.
Dr Joseph Merola highlights Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute as a unique, interactive, advanced educational opportunity that helps clinicians deepen their expertise in inflammatory skin and joint diseases and elevate their practice.
Dr Joseph Merola highlights...
12/26/2025
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Alice gottlieb
Videos
HS Comorbidities: Why Multidisciplinary Care Matters
12/10/2025
Alice Bendix Gottlieb, MD, PhD
Dr Alice Gottlieb explains why hidradenitis suppurativa must be managed as a systemic disease. Learn what comorbidities APPs should screen for, which specialties to involve, and how coordinated care can improve patient outcomes.
Dr Alice Gottlieb explains why hidradenitis suppurativa must be managed as a systemic disease. Learn what comorbidities APPs should screen for, which specialties to involve, and how coordinated care can improve patient outcomes.
Dr Alice Gottlieb explains why...
12/10/2025
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Jonathan Aun
Videos
Psoriasis and the Heart: Cardiologist Insights
12/10/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Jonathan Aun—clinical cardiologist and advanced cardiovascular imaging specialist—explores the critical link between chronic inflammatory skin disease and cardiovascular health.
Dr Jonathan Aun—clinical cardiologist and advanced cardiovascular imaging specialist—explores the critical link between chronic inflammatory skin disease and cardiovascular health.
Dr Jonathan Aun—clinical...
12/10/2025
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Jonathan Aun
Videos
GLP-1 Agonists in Psoriasis & HS: What Clinicians Need to Know
12/10/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining attention beyond diabetes and obesity for their potential role in treating inflammatory skin and joint diseases like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining attention beyond diabetes and obesity for their potential role in treating inflammatory skin and joint diseases like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
GLP-1 receptor agonists are...
12/10/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Conference Coverage
Serologic Clarity for CLE and SLE
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
In his data-driven session, “Autoimmune Disease Serologies​,” Dr Joseph Merola walked attendees through the maze of autoimmune serologic testing.
In his data-driven session, “Autoimmune Disease Serologies​,” Dr Joseph Merola walked attendees through the maze of autoimmune serologic testing.
In his data-driven session,...
10/12/2025
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Melissa Mauskar, MD
Conference Coverage
Safety First: Navigating Dermatologic Therapies in Pregnancy
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Melissa Mauskar demystified dermatologic care in pregnancy with the key message: Thoughtful risk-benefit counseling is essential, and often empowering, for patients managing chronic skin conditions during pregnancy and lactation.
Dr Melissa Mauskar demystified dermatologic care in pregnancy with the key message: Thoughtful risk-benefit counseling is essential, and often empowering, for patients managing chronic skin conditions during pregnancy and lactation.
Dr Melissa Mauskar demystified...
10/12/2025
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David Fudman, MD
Conference Coverage
Bridging Gut and Skin: What Dermatology APPs Need to Know About IBD
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Gastroenterologist Dr David Fudman gave APPs a crash course in managing patients who walk the line between inflammatory bowel disease and dermatologic conditions.
Gastroenterologist Dr David Fudman gave APPs a crash course in managing patients who walk the line between inflammatory bowel disease and dermatologic conditions.
Gastroenterologist Dr David...
10/12/2025
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Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD
Conference Coverage
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Don’t Miss the Diagnosis
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Dr Joseph Merola and Dr Alice Gottlieb urged dermatology providers to sharpen their clinical lens for psoriatic arthritis in their case-based session, “Screening and Interactive Cases.”
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Dr Joseph Merola and Dr Alice Gottlieb urged dermatology providers to sharpen their clinical lens for psoriatic arthritis in their case-based session, “Screening and Interactive Cases.”
At the Masterclasses in...
10/12/2025
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Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD
Conference Coverage
Guiding Safer Hair Styling for Patients of Color
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Oyetewa Asempa delivered a practical, culturally informed session that brought necessary attention to care practices in patients with textured hair.
Dr Oyetewa Asempa delivered a practical, culturally informed session that brought necessary attention to care practices in patients with textured hair.
Dr Oyetewa Asempa delivered a...
10/12/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Conference Coverage
A Deep Dive Into Psoriatic Arthritis
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Joseph Merola kicked off his “PsA 101” session with a clear mission: empower dermatology APPs to better recognize, diagnose, and treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA) before irreversible damage sets in.
Dr Joseph Merola kicked off his “PsA 101” session with a clear mission: empower dermatology APPs to better recognize, diagnose, and treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA) before irreversible damage sets in.
Dr Joseph Merola kicked off his...
10/12/2025
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Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD
Conference Coverage
Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
In her session, “Management of Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color,” Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD, highlighted not only the clinical complexity of this condition, but also the profound psychosocial toll it can take.
In her session, “Management of Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color,” Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD, highlighted not only the clinical complexity of this condition, but also the profound psychosocial toll it can take.
In her session, “Management of...
10/12/2025
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Victor Czerkasij
Conference Coverage
Reclaiming the Truth About Sunscreen and Skin Cancer
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Victor Czerkasij’s session, “Skin Cancer Prevention and Sunscreen,” challenged attendees to take sunscreen skepticism seriously, especially in the social media era.
Dr Victor Czerkasij’s session, “Skin Cancer Prevention and Sunscreen,” challenged attendees to take sunscreen skepticism seriously, especially in the social media era.
Dr Victor Czerkasij’s session,...
10/12/2025
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Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD
Conference Coverage
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Comorbidities
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Hidradenitis suppurativa is more than just a chronic skin condition. That was the key message delivered by Dr Alice Gottlieb in her insightful session, “Co-morbidities of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.”
Hidradenitis suppurativa is more than just a chronic skin condition. That was the key message delivered by Dr Alice Gottlieb in her insightful session, “Co-morbidities of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.”
Hidradenitis suppurativa is more...
10/12/2025
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Melissa Mauskar, MD
Conference Coverage
What Every APP Should Know About Vulvar Dermatoses
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
“Really, no one likes to talk about vulvar symptoms… except vulvar derms,” Dr Melissa Mauskar began, launching into a rapid-fire, image-rich walkthrough of common vulvar dermatoses that APPs may encounter in her session, “Vulvar Dermatoses.”
“Really, no one likes to talk about vulvar symptoms… except vulvar derms,” Dr Melissa Mauskar began, launching into a rapid-fire, image-rich walkthrough of common vulvar dermatoses that APPs may encounter in her session, “Vulvar Dermatoses.”
“Really, no one likes to talk...
10/12/2025
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Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD
Conference Coverage
Breakthroughs, Biologics, and Bold Updates in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
On the second day of the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Alice Gottlieb, MD, PhD, offered APPs a fast-paced and forward-looking journey through the evolving landscape in hidradenitis suppurativa care.
On the second day of the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Alice Gottlieb, MD, PhD, offered APPs a fast-paced and forward-looking journey through the evolving landscape in hidradenitis suppurativa care.
On the second day of the...
10/12/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
Conference Coverage
Current and Emerging Therapies in Psoriatic Arthritis
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
As treatment options expand for psoriatic arthritis, Joseph Merola, MD, MMSc, urged dermatology APPs to rethink how they personalize care across joint, skin, and enthesitis domains.
As treatment options expand for psoriatic arthritis, Joseph Merola, MD, MMSc, urged dermatology APPs to rethink how they personalize care across joint, skin, and enthesitis domains.
As treatment options expand for...
10/12/2025
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Jennifer Cao, MD
Conference Coverage
Uveitis Clarity for the Derm APP
10/12/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
In her session, “Uveitis and Inflammatory Eye Disease,” Jennifer Cao, MD, took attendees on an enlightening tour of the eye, from cornea to choroid, and laid out the logic behind ocular inflammation evaluation.
In her session, “Uveitis and Inflammatory Eye Disease,” Jennifer Cao, MD, took attendees on an enlightening tour of the eye, from cornea to choroid, and laid out the logic behind ocular inflammation evaluation.
In her session, “Uveitis and...
10/12/2025
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Jonathan Aun
Conference Coverage
GLP-1s on the Rise: Cardiometabolic Targets Meet Dermatologic Possibilities
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Bridging cardiology and dermatology, Dr Jonathan Aun introduced attendees to the growing role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in addressing not just diabetes but also inflammatory skin disease, obesity, and cardiovascular risk.
Bridging cardiology and dermatology, Dr Jonathan Aun introduced attendees to the growing role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in addressing not just diabetes but also inflammatory skin disease, obesity, and cardiovascular risk.
Bridging cardiology and...
10/11/2025
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Rosemary Son
Conference Coverage
Food for Thought: What to Tell Patients Asking, “Is It Something I Ate?”
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
In her session, "Nutrition in Skin Disease," Rosemary Son, MPAS, PA-C, RDN, tackled everything from food myths to food deserts, empowering APPs with data to help patients make realistic choices.
In her session, "Nutrition in Skin Disease," Rosemary Son, MPAS, PA-C, RDN, tackled everything from food myths to food deserts, empowering APPs with data to help patients make realistic choices.
In her session, "Nutrition in...
10/11/2025
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Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C
Conference Coverage
Reconsidering Psoriasis at High-Impact Locations
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
In a compelling session at the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C, spotlighted the underappreciated burden of psoriasis in special sites, where surface area may be small, but the impact is huge.
In a compelling session at the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C, spotlighted the underappreciated burden of psoriasis in special sites, where surface area may be small, but the impact is huge.
In a compelling session at the...
10/11/2025
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Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD
Conference Coverage
What’s New in Psoriasis? Biologic and Oral Advances You Need to Know
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
“Understand new developments in oral treatments for psoriasis,” Dr Alice Gottlieb outlined as a key objective, setting the stage for a session rich in clinical data and therapeutic updates.
“Understand new developments in oral treatments for psoriasis,” Dr Alice Gottlieb outlined as a key objective, setting the stage for a session rich in clinical data and therapeutic updates.
“Understand new developments in...
10/11/2025
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Jonathan Aun
Conference Coverage
Skin Deep, Heart Heavy: Connecting Psoriatic Disease to Cardiovascular Risk
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
In his session, “Psoriatic Disease: Cardiovascular Co-Morbidities,” Dr Jonathan Aun made a strong case for why dermatology providers must start thinking more like cardiologists when it comes to risk screening.
In his session, “Psoriatic Disease: Cardiovascular Co-Morbidities,” Dr Jonathan Aun made a strong case for why dermatology providers must start thinking more like cardiologists when it comes to risk screening.
In his session, “Psoriatic...
10/11/2025
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David Rosmarin, MD
Conference Coverage
New Insights and Treatments for Itch and Prurigo
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
For dermatology providers managing patients frustrated by chronic itch, David Rosmarin, MD, offered an updated roadmap grounded in both science and empathy during his session, "Itch and Prurigo: A New Era in Treatments."
For dermatology providers managing patients frustrated by chronic itch, David Rosmarin, MD, offered an updated roadmap grounded in both science and empathy during his session, "Itch and Prurigo: A New Era in Treatments."
For dermatology providers...
10/11/2025
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Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C
Conference Coverage
Topicals, Phototherapy, and Steroid Stewardship: Psoriasis Treatment Gets Personal
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C, delivered a practical and patient-focused session titled “Psoriasis: Update in Topicals and Phototherapy.”
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C, delivered a practical and patient-focused session titled “Psoriasis: Update in Topicals and Phototherapy.”
At the Masterclasses in...
10/11/2025
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David Rosmarin, MD
Conference Coverage
Atopic Dermatitis: New Science, Smart Strategies
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
For APPs managing atopic dermatitis in the clinic, Dr David Rosmarin's "Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Update" session delivered the tools to address both the inflammation and the frustration.
For APPs managing atopic dermatitis in the clinic, Dr David Rosmarin's "Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Update" session delivered the tools to address both the inflammation and the frustration.
For APPs managing atopic...
10/11/2025
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Victor Czerkasij
Conference Coverage
Prior Authorization: How to Win the Insurance Battle Without Losing Your Mind
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
With humor, clarity, and a deep understanding of real-world frustrations, Dr Victor Czerkasij tackled one of the most time-consuming tasks facing APPs today.
With humor, clarity, and a deep understanding of real-world frustrations, Dr Victor Czerkasij tackled one of the most time-consuming tasks facing APPs today.
With humor, clarity, and a deep...
10/11/2025
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David Rosmarin, MD
Conference Coverage
Vitiligo, Reimagined: Practical Tools and Promising Treatments
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr David Rosmarin's "Vitiligo Treatment Update" session gave attendees a timely, evidence-based look at both foundational care and emerging therapies.
Dr David Rosmarin's "Vitiligo Treatment Update" session gave attendees a timely, evidence-based look at both foundational care and emerging therapies.
Dr David Rosmarin's "Vitiligo...
10/11/2025
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Joseph F. Merola, MD
Conference Coverage
Roadmap to Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Joseph Merola offered APPs a comprehensive roadmap for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus, bringing nuance to a disease that too often hides in plain sight.
Dr Joseph Merola offered APPs a comprehensive roadmap for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus, bringing nuance to a disease that too often hides in plain sight.
Dr Joseph Merola offered APPs a...
10/11/2025
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Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD
Conference Coverage
Rethinking Alopecia Areata: When, Why, and How to Treat
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD, led a practical and compassionate session titled “Alopecia Areata: Treatment Considerations,” offering a fresh look at managing this unpredictable autoimmune disease.
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD, led a practical and compassionate session titled “Alopecia Areata: Treatment Considerations,” offering a fresh look at managing this unpredictable autoimmune disease.
At the Masterclasses in...
10/11/2025
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Victor Czerkasij
Conference Coverage
APPs, Mentorship, and the Future of Collaborative Dermatology
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
In his session, “Networking and Interdisciplinary Co-Management Among APPs,” Dr Victor Czerkasij emphasized that when APPs and physicians collaborate as equals, patient care and professional growth both win.
In his session, “Networking and Interdisciplinary Co-Management Among APPs,” Dr Victor Czerkasij emphasized that when APPs and physicians collaborate as equals, patient care and professional growth both win.
In his session, “Networking and...
10/11/2025
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David Rosmarin, MD
Conference Coverage
Urticaria Comes Home: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Empowerment in Derm Practice
10/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, David Rosmarin, MD, made a confident case for dermatology owning the urticaria conversation in his session, “Urticaria Finds Its Way Home to Dermatology.”
At the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, David Rosmarin, MD, made a confident case for dermatology owning the urticaria conversation in his session, “Urticaria Finds Its Way Home to Dermatology.”
At the Masterclasses in...
10/11/2025
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