Dr. Carolyn DeLucia discusses the evolution of aesthetic gynecology and covers various modalities within aesthetic gynecology. In addition to surgical techniques, lasers and radio frequency, Dr. DeLucia covers non-invasive, non-hormonal techniques such as PRP and fat transfer.

A Special Webinar For US Residents & Younger Dermatologists Through The Next Steps In Derm Platform

Please join Terrence Keaney, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine for an informative presentation on the relationship between the skin microbiome and healthy skin barrier function. Dr. Keaney will discuss the multiple factors contributing to variability in the skin microbiota, changes to the microbiome during various disease states including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and various nutrients that may help rebalance the microbiome during disease. Recent data will be offered on the effects of thermal spring water on the microbiome including prebiotic action and the role of prebiotics in management of skin diseases. You will learn about the unique mineral composition of LaRoche-Posay thermal water and how emollients prepared with LaRoche-Posay thermal water have a beneficial effect on the microbiome in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and dry skin various skin conditions.

You will learn more about:

• Healthy skin is dependent on an intact barrier and a healthy microbiome
• Diseased, or dysbiotic skin is characterized by an increase in pathogenic bacteria and a decrease in bacterial diversity
• Prebiotics are non-living agents that stimulate the growth of indigenous bacteria
• Prebiotics in skin disease can include water, moisturizers and oligoelements
• The beneficial effect to the microbiome during atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and dry skin through the use of emollients prepared with LaRoche-Posay thermal water containing a Thankunique mineral composition high in selenium, a potent anti-inflammatory agent

Terrence Keaney, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine

Want to do more than just survive residency? Whether you are in your 1st year or 3rd year of Residency, learn valuable Residency Survival Tips that will help you not just survive, but thrive in Residency. In a presentation by William W. Huang, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.D., Assistant Professor and the Residency Program Director at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Dermatology, learn about the unique challenges and opportunities presented in each Residency year. From the time Dr. Huang was an intern at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University where he earned “resident teacher of the year” honors, he has been dedicated to making sure residents get the most out of residency and has served as mentor to dozens of residents in his time. Join the webinar and let Dr. Huang share some of his best secrets and tips for Residency survival.

Topics you will explore with Dr. Huang include:

• Tips and tricks for the day to day
• ITEs and Boards
• Building mentor-mentee relationships
• Discovering new opportunities in residency
• Building Your CV
• Preparing for life after residency
• What to expect from each year of residency

William W Huang,  MD, MPH, FAAD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine