2024 NorCal Conference

Opening Remarks
Presenters: 

• Anna McNay, MD, Pleasanton Dermatology, 2024 CalDerm Board President
• Michael Waul, MD, UCSF, NorCal Conference Co-Chair
• Silvina Pugliese, MD, Stanford University, NorCal Conference Co-Chair

The Future Scope of Practice
Faculty: Faranak Kamangar, MD, FAAD – PAMF

Hair Loss Update
Faculty: Paradi Mirmirani, MD –  Kaiser Permanente

Lightning Round Q&A Featuring:

• Faranak Kamangar, MD, FAAD – PAMF
• Tiffany Scharschmidt, MD – UCSF
• Paradi Mirmirani, MD – Kaiser Permanente

Luncheon Presentation by Regeneron: Diagnosing and Assessing Prurigo Nodularis and Dupixent: The First and Only Treatment for Adults with Prurigo Nodularis (Non-CME)

Learn about the clinical presentation and diagnostic workup of prurigo nodularis (PN).

Presenter: Matthew Lewis, MD, MPH – Stanford Health Care
Dr. Lewis specializes in autoimmune connective tissue diseases, immunobullous diseases, and other inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis and sarcoidosis. He completed medical school at The George Washington University School of Medicine and dermatology residency at The University of Rochester, where he was chief resident. He also completed a Master’s of Public Health at Johns Hopkins and a fellowship in autoimmune connective tissue diseases at Stanford University. He believes multidisciplinary and holistic care is key to treat patients with systemic inflammatory diseases. He holds a rheumatology-dermatology clinic with a rheumatologist, Dr. Janice Lin, as well as a dermatology-ophthalmology clinic with an ophthalmologist, Dr. Christopher Ta, and is the dermatologist for the sarcoidosis program, all with this primary goal of providing high quality, collaborative, patient-centered care.

Pediatrics Lumps and Bumps
Faculty: Shehla Admani, MD – Stanford University School of Medicine

Skin-Directed Therapy Care in Dermatology
Faculty: Bernice Kwong, MD – Stanford University

Lightning Round Q&A Featuring:

• Shehla Admani, MD – Stanford University School of Medicine
• Sarina B. Elmariah, MD, PhD, MPH – UCSF Dermatology
• Bernice Kwong, MD – Stanford University

JAK Inhibitors
Faculty: Matthew Lewis, MD, MPH – Stanford University

Acne Update – New Topicals
Faculty: Faranak Kamangar, MD, FAAD – PAMF

AI and It's Impact on Dermatology
Faculty: Kanade Shinkai, MD, PhD – UCSF

Lightning Round Q&A Featuring:

• Matthew Lewis, MD, MPH – Stanford University
• Faranak Kamangar, MD, FAAD – PAMF
• Kanade Shinkai, MD, PhD – UCSF

Welcome Remarks by Errol Craig, MD – Kaiser Permanente, NorCal Conference Committee Member

DEI Initiatives and Integrating those Practices into the Practice of Dermatology
Faculty: Stacey Gambrell Hunt, MD  – The Permanente Medical Group

Updates on Management of Urticaria
Faculty: Timothy Berger, MD – UCSF

Resident Forum Presentations

• Resident Presentation 1: Terminal Osseous Dysplasia with Pigmentary Defects Presenting with Eyelid Coloboma – Presented by Makana Williams, MD – UCLA
• Resident Presentation 2: A Revolutionary Point-of-Care Technology for Vascular Lesions Presented by Maria Gnarra Buethe, MD, PhD – UC San Diego/Rady Children's Hospital
• Resident Presentation 3: Modern Sweet’s: Neutrophilic dermatosis arising in the setting of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccines Presented by Zachary Jaeger, MD, MSCI – UC San Diego Dermatology
• Resident Presentation 4: Chronic Leg Ulcers: Thinking Beyond The Usual Culprits Presented by Pallavi Basu Sprau, MD, MPH – Stanford Hospital & Clinics
• Resident Presentation 5: CDK4/CDK6 Inhibitor Induced Scarring Alopecia Presented by Anuk Burli, MD – Stanford Healthcare

Lightning Round Q&A Featuring:

• Stacey Gambrell Hunt, MD  – The Permanente Medical Group
• Timothy Berger, MD – UCSF
• Makana Williams, MD – UCLA
• Maria Gnarra Buethe, MD, PhD – UC San Diego/Rady Children's Hospital
• Zachary Jaeger, MD, MSCI – UC San Diego Dermatology
• Pallavi Basu Sprau, MD, MPH – Stanford Hospital & Clinics
• Anuk Burli, MD – Stanford Healthcare

New Approach to Medical School Admissions
Faculty: Mark Henderson, MD – UC Davis Health

The Science of Sunscreens and Oral Approaches to Sun Protection 
Faculty: Raja Sivamani, MD, MS, AP – Integrative Skin Science and Research

Lightning Round Q&A Featuring:

• Monica Sandhu, MD – Sutter Health
• Mark Henderson, MD – UC Davis School of Medicine
• Raja Sivamani, MD, MS, AP – Integrative Skin Science and Research

CalDerm Legislative Update Featuring:

• Ann F. Haas, MD – Sutter Medical Group-Sacramento
• Shani Francis, MD – Ashira Industries, LLC
• Don Schinske – Cal Capitol Group

Luncheon Presentation by Pfizer: Discover an Oral Treatment for Severe Alopecia Areata (Non-CME)

Discover an oral treatment for severe alopecia areata. Pfizer Inc., invites you to an engaging, non-CME, educational program that will cover the efficacy and safety of an FDA-approved treatment option. This sponsored session does not offer continuing education credits.

Presenter: Carolyn Goh, MD – Encino Specialty Care
Dr. Goh practices general medical dermatology with a specialty in hair loss and scalp disorders. She did undergraduate studies at Stanford University with a major in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity with a minor in Human Biology. She completed medical school at Weill Medical College of Cornell University with honors in both research and community service. She did an internship in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and completed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell in New York City. Her research and clinical interests are in all types of hair loss including alopecia areata and scarring alopecia. She has been active with patient advocacy groups and local support groups for patients with hair loss.

Giving Back: Opportunities to Provide Care and Service Outside of the Usual Dermatology Practice

• Ann F. Haas, MD – Sutter Medical Group-Sacramento
• Paige W. Wolstencroft, MD, MS – Stanford Health Care
• Herbert Castillo Valladares, MD, MHS – UCSF

Open Panel Discussion: Career Advice & Opportunities in Dermatology

• Large Healthcare System: Josh Schulman, MD – VA Northern California & UC Davis Dermatology (Moderator)
• Large Healthcare System: Errol Craig, MD – Kaiser Permanente
• Academic Institution: Michael Waul, MD – UCSF
• Private Practice: Anna McNay, MD – Pleasanton Dermatology
• Private Practice/Private Research/Education: Raja Sivamani, MD, MS, AP – Integrative Skin Science and Research
• Industry / Pharma / Education: Faranak Kamangar, MD, FAAD – PAMF

Dermatology Exam Review

Faculty:

• What's New with the Boards: Leandra A. Barnes, MD – Stanford University
• DermPath: Josh Schulman, MD – VA Northern California & UC Davis Dermatology
• Pediatrics: Joanna Tu, MD – UCSF Health
• MedDerm: Leandra A. Barnes, MD – Stanford University

Panel Discussion: Retaining Good Employees & Avoiding Burnout – Perspectives from Small and Large Practices

Faculty:

• Amy Goleno – COO, CFO, Solano Dermatology Associates
• Jenny Murase, MD – Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and UCSF

• Zakia Rahman, MD, FAAD – Stanford Medicine

Lightning Round Q&A Featuring:

• Zakia Rahman, MD, FAAD – Stanford Medicine
• Victor Huang, MD – UC Davis Health

Pediatric Pearls
Faculty: Bree Zimmerman, MD – The Permanente Medical Group

The Science and Art of Melasma
Faculty: Andrea Austin, MD – Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology

Fulfilling Great Expectations:  Safe Medical Management of Skin Disease in Pregnancy & Dermatology in Potential Victims of Human Trafficking Survey Results
Faculty: Jenny Murase, MD – Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and UCSF