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CalDerm 2026 Fall Symposium | September 25-27, 2026 | The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
This activity is jointly provided by Medical Education Resources and California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery.
Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. MER 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 |
Program Overview:
This educational activity is designed to address key knowledge and skill gaps in medical, surgical, and practice-based dermatology. As advancements in therapeutics, technology, and healthcare policy continue to evolve, dermatology professionals must stay current on best practices in patient care, procedural techniques, and regulatory changes. The program features a comprehensive range of topics, including inflammatory skin disease, alopecia, psoriasis, cosmetic and surgical dermatology, and emerging tools such as artificial intelligence. Through expert-led sessions and case-based learning, this activity supports continuous professional development and aims to improve patient outcomes in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Target Audience: This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of dermatologists, dermatology residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic conditions.
Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: 1. Describe the clinical spectrum of cutaneous immune-related adverse events 2. Management of Molluscum Contagiosum in children 3. Review the differential diagnosis for leg ulcers 4. Differentiate hyaluronic acid fillers from biostimulatory agents by mechanism of action, longevity, and regenerative (collagen-stimulating) potential. 5. Describe the current evidence-based treatment options for melasma and other disorders of pigmentation 6. Learn surgical tips that can be applied to their clinical practice 7. As a result of this activity, the participant should be better able to identify scarring alopecias in their patients. 8. identify the distinguishing clinical features of non-scarring alopecia. 9. Identify general purpose AI tools used by patients for skin health and related information 10. Identify cardiac conditions (such as coronary microvascular dysfunction) predominantly affecting women |
12. Define and categorize urticaria 13. Describe new and emerging therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa 14. Recognize potential pitfalls and concerns prior to laser cutaneous surgery 15. Review statewide legislation affecting the practice of dermatology in California 16. Identify and differentiate early and delayed onset complications of fillers and neuromodulator injections, including vascular occlusion, nodules, granulomas, biofilm/infection and tyndall effect, based on characteristic clinical presentation and timing. 17. discuss new treatment updates regarding atopic dermatitis. 18. Summarize recent updates in melanoma diagnosis and management 19. Manage patient expectations around patch testing, including common misconceptions. |
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies all financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company. Disclaimer The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Medical Education Resources, or California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. The authors have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. |