Friday May 30, 2008

7:00-11:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Setup

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Registration/Check-In

9:00-11:00

GSD Executive Committee Meeting

11:30-12:00

Light Buffet Lunch and Exhibit Viewing

12:00-12:05

Welcome & Announcements

Rhonda Rogers, MD

12:05-12:45

Dermatology Malpractice Verdicts

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Identify factors leading to favorable verdicts

2. Identify factors leading to unfavorable verdicts

3. Incorporate lessons from actual verdicts in their practice of dermatology

Brian Berman MD, PhD

12:45-12:50

Q&A

12:50-1:35

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis, Evaluation and Management

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Understand recent advances and their impact on diagnosis and management of patients with cutaneous LE

2. Design a systematic plan for evaluation of patients with cutaneous LE

3. Design a program for management of cutaneous LE

Jeffrey Callen, MD

1:35-1:40

Q&A

1:40-2:20

Don Abele Resident Symposium I

The Spectrum of Secondary Neoplasms Associated with Underlying Erythema Ab Igne

Josh Wharton, MD

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Identify presentation of erythema ab igne

2. Identify secondary neoplasms associated with erythema ab igne  

Newborn with Rash and Thrombocytopenia
Betsy R. Cook, MD

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Identify possible causes of rash and thrombocytopenia in neonates.

2. Order appropriate work-up for diagnosis of the condition.

Verrucous Nodules in a Tuberculosis patient

Greg Simpson, MD

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Evaluate possible lingering mycobacterial infections

2. Explore treatment options when definitive answers are not found

Generalized blistering in a teen

Alison Metzinger, MD

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Establish a differential diagnosis of generalized blistering in teenagers.

2. Interpret H&E as well as direct and indirect immunofluorence results in blistering diseases.

Medical College of GA

2:20-3:05

The Skin and The Liver

Upon completion of this lecture/workshop/panel, the participant should be able to:

1. List the cutaneous manifestations of hepatitis C infection

2. Understand the hepatic risks of drugs used to treat skin disease

3. Develop a scheme to evaluate patients with skin disease that might be associated with liver disease

Jeffrey Callen, MD

3:05-3:10

Q&A

3:10-3:40

Break & Exhibit Viewing

3:40-4:15

Congress and Dermatology - Why It Matters to Everyone

AAD Update

Upon completion of this lecture/workshop/panel, the participant should be able to:

1. Understand how physician reimbursement policies are influenced by Congress

2. Learn how Congress intends to measure an individual physician's quality of care

3. Learn the value of lobbying Members of Congress on behalf of your practice and patients

John Hedstrom, JD

4:15-4:40

MAG Update

Maria Strollo Zack

Robert Trim

5:05-6:00

GSD Business Meeting - members only

6:00 PM

ADJOURN FOR DAY

6:00-7:30

Cocktail Party

Exhibit Hall

6:00-7:30

Children's Activity Room / Tween Movie Room

Sapelo and Cumberland

7:45 p.m.

Honored Guest Dinner (by invitation only)

Colt & Alison

Saturday, May 31, 2008

7:00-10:00

Registration/Check-In

7:00-8:30

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:00-8:05

Announcements

8:05-8:50

What's New in the Medical Literature

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. List newly described associations or therapies

2. Place therapies within their proper position in a therapeutic ladder

3. Recognize potential toxicity of newer therapies

Jeffrey Callen, MD

8:50-8:55

Q&A

8:55 - 9:40

Coding for Dermatology; E/M and Modifiers

Upon completion of this lecture/workshop/panel, the participant should be able to:

1. Recognize the documentation requirements for different levels of service.

2. Understand the use of modifiers and tools required for accurate use.

3. Understand the difference between a referral and a consultation.

Sharon M. Andrews, RN, CCS-P

9:40-9:45

Q&A

9:45 - 10:10

Don Abele Resident Symposium 2

Treatment resistant pyoderma gangrenosum associated with myelodysplastic syndrome

Michelle Pennie, MD 

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Identify treatment options for atypical pyoderma gangrenosum.

2. Understand the association of pyoderma gangrenosum with myelodysplastic syndromes.

3. Understand the role of infliximab to treat pyoderma gangrenosum.

Scleromyxedema with encephalopathy: a case of the "dermato-neuro syndrome"
Benjamin Stoff, MD

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Be familiar with clinico-histologic features of scleromyxedema.

2. Be familiar with potential neurologic sequelae of scleromyxedema.

3. Be familiar with the "dermato-neuro syndrome."

Generalized pruritus in a 15 year old boy
Cynthia Bartus, MD

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Work-up of generalized pruritus in a pediatric patient

2. Differential diagnosis of generalized pruritus in a pediatric patient

3. Presenting signs and symptoms of lymphoma in pediatric patients

Emory

10:10-10:40

Break & Exhibit Viewing

10:40-11:20

Psoriasis Update 2008

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Understand the current knowledge of pathophysiology and immunology

2. Current biologic treatment options

3. Safety of available agents

David Cohen, MD

11:20-11:25

Q&A

How to Avoid a Lawsuit

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Understand how to communicate with patients

2. Appreciate the importance of good documentation

3. Learn good risk management procedures

Alison Dobes

12:10-12:50

Incorporating ALA-PDT into Your Practice

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. BE aware of short and long term efficacy data on ALA PDT

2. Understand safety and tolerability issues re: ALA PDT

3. Understand coding, billing and insurance coverage related to ALA PDT

Richard Detlefs, MD

12:50

ADJOURN FOR DAY

1:00

Q&A with Dr. Detlefs - DUSA Boxed Lunch Reception

St. Catherine's

1:00

Optional Seminar and Lunch provided by Upside Endeavors

Topic: The Latest Biologic Advances in Psoriasis

Sapelo

1:15

Resident Luncheon - Invite Only

Davis Love Grill

1:15/1:30

Golf Tournament

Plantation Course

6:30

Family Hoe Down and BBQ

Frederica Stables

Sunday, June 1, 2008

7:30-9:30

Registration/Check-In

7:30-8:45

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:30-8:35

Announcements/Resident Award Presentation

8:35-9:25

The Business of Dermatology: Intro to Financial Planning

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Grasp the basic concepts of financial planning

2. Understand the basic planning fundamentals that affect them, as well as their families and practices

Seth Cohn

9:25-9:30

Q&A

9:30-10:15

Managing Your Accounts Receivable

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. Understand the office infrastructure required for successful collection at the time of service.

2. Understand how to monitor collection activity.

3. Feel comfortable with the use of a collection agency.

Sharon M. Andrews, R.N., CCS-P

10:15-10:20

Q&A

10:20-10:40

Break and Exhibit Viewing

10:45

Exhibit Breakdown

10:45-11:25

Is Health Care a Right?

Upon completion of this lecture the participant should be able to:

1. To identify the philosophical conflicts relating to health care rights discussions

2. To discuss the potential unintended consequences of entitlement rights

3. To discuss practical implications of systems needed to implement health care rights.

Robert Swerlick, MD

11:25-11:30

Q&A

11:30-11:45

New President Introduction

Closing Remarks

Rhonda Rogers, MD

Stephen Templeton, MD

11:45 a.m.

MEETING ADJOURNED