Invitation Letter
We are delighted to extend an invitation to Primary Care Practitioners to the Skin Basics Conference, a program tailored specifically for primary care practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in dermatology. Our expert dermatologist speakers will delve into the fundamentals of dermatology, offering insights into the latest advancements and emerging treatments relevant to primary care practitioners. Join us for a day of immersive learning, collaboration, and skill development as we navigate the intricacies of dermatological care together. Your participation promises to elevate your dermatological proficiency and positively impact the quality of care you deliver to your patients.
Sincerely,
Your Co-Chairs
Dr. Patrick Fleming, BSc(Nutrition), MSc(Community Health), MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Dermatologist & Investigator, York Dermatology & Research Centre
Consultant Dermatologist, University Health Network
Dr. Kyle O. Lee, BMLSc, BMBS, MPH, CCFP
Academic Family Physician, Sumac Creek Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of Toronto
Who Should Attend
- General practitioners
- Family physicians
- Pediatricians
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Pharmacists
- Medical trainees
October 19, 2024
Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto, ON
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre welcomes you with contemporary style and award-winning service. The hotel on Bay Street is conveniently located in the epicentre of downtown Toronto with transit and nearby parking. A small number of rooms at a discounted group rate are available for Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. The cut off is September 18th, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Program
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Continuing Professional Development: this conference is an unaccredited activity.
Presenter Bios below
| 10:00am–4:30pm | Registration |
| 10:30am–10:45am | Welcome and Introduction Dr. Patrick Fleming / Dr. Kyle Lee |
| 10:45am–11:15am |
Common Approach to Hair Loss 1) Outline a practical approach to common causes of hair loss
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| 11:20am–11:50am |
Acne: Improving Treatment Tolerability and Efficacy with Skincare 1. Discover the unique challenges and burden on Canadian patients suffering from Acne.
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| 11:55am–12:25pm |
Advances in Therapeutic Moisturizers: Best Practices for the Treatment of Xerosis Learning Objectives
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| 12:25pm–1:00pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:00pm–1:45pm |
The Power of Two: Live Injection of Botox and SkinVive™ Learning Objectives:
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| 1:50pm–2:20pm |
Transforming Our Understanding of Seborrheic Dermatitis: Learning Objectives:
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| 2:20pm–2:35pm | Coffee Break |
| 2:35pm–3:05pm |
Atopic Dermatitis Management and Referral Pathways for Primary Care Physicians
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| 3:10pm–3:40pm |
Uncovering Hidradenitis Suppurativa in clinical practice – a deep dive in diagnosis and treatment Dr. Michael Cecchini
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| 3:45pm–4:15pm |
Update on Identifying and Managing Patients with Melanoma in 2024 Dr. Sanjay Siddha
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| 4:15pm-4:30pm | Closing Comments Dr. Patrick Fleming / Dr. Kyle Lee |
Presenters
Julia Carroll, MD, FRCPC
The Power of Two: Live Injection of Botox and SkinVive™
1:00 – 1:45pm
Dr. Julia Carroll is known for her ethical and natural approach to beauty. She is the best-kept secret of many Canadian women who lover her for her subtle but effective rejuvenation treatments. She is the “go to” for media and frequently appears on The Marilyn Denis Show, ET Canada and The Global Morning Show.
Dr. Carroll is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCPC) and an active member of the Canadian Dermatology Association, Toronto Dermatologic Society, American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons and the American Academy of Dermatology. Besides her busy dermatology practice, she is also on staff at the University of Toronto Medical School.
Dr. Carroll completed her dermatology training at the University of Toronto. Prior to her dermatology training she completed medical school at Dalhousie University, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha, and also attained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Acadia University.
Michael Cecchini, MD, FRCPC
Uncovering Hidradenitis Suppurativa in clinical practice – a deep dive in diagnosis and treatment
3:10 – 3:40pm
Dr. Cecchini is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Richmond Hill, ON. He has a special interest in the medical and surgical management of patients suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa, and is motivated to help with the development of new therapeutics for HS patients through his active involvement as a clinical trialist.
Tiffany Chen, MD, FRCPC, DABD
Common Approach to Hair Loss
10:45am – 11:15am
Dr. Tiffany Chen, MD, FRCPC, DABD, is a board-certified dermatologist in Canada and the United States. She received her Honours B.Arts Sc. and MD from McMaster University. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Toronto and served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Chen is a lecturer at the University of Toronto and an associate dermatologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Patrick Fleming, MD, FRCPC
Advances in Therapeutic Moisturizers: Best Practices for the Treatment of Xerosis
11:55am – 12:25pm
Dr. Patrick Fleming is a dermatologist with focus on inflammatory skin disease including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, & prurigo nodularis. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He completed residency at the University of Toronto where he was Chief Dermatology Resident and concurrently completed the Global Clinical Scholars program in Clinical Trials at Harvard Medical School. He also holds a Master’s degree in Community Health, a Graduate Certificate in Medical Education, and was the Gold Medalist in medical school. He is an Associate Editor the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Fleming’s research background includes systematic reviews and he is an investigator for dermatology clinical trials.
Sam Hanna, MD, DABD, FAAD
Transforming Our Understanding of Seborrheic Dermatitis: Topical Management Update
1:50 – 2:20pm
Dr. Hanna grew up in Toronto but completed his medical and dermatology specialty training in the US. He practiced there for almost a decade before returning home to Toronto to establish his Dermatology practice. Dr. Hanna has been practicing medical, aesthetic and investigational dermatology for over 20 years. He has been principal investigator in over 40 clinical trials in many aspects of inflammatory skin disease.
He is the Medical Director of Dermatology on Bloor, a large single-specialty dermatology practice in downtown Toronto. He is adjunct clinical faculty in the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto where he serves as co-lead for Undergraduate Medical Education.
Dr. Hanna is past-president of the Toronto Dermatological Society, serves on the OMA section of Dermatology Board and has been secretary of the Canadian Dermatology Association and chaired many committees there.
Farheen Mussani, BHSc, MD, FRCPC, DABD, FAAD
Transforming Our Understanding of Seborrheic Dermatitis: Topical Management Update
1:50 – 2:20pm
Dr. Mussani began her academic career when she attended the University of Western Ontario where she received a Bachelor of Health Sciences as the Gold Medalist and Presidents National Scholar. She completed medical school at the University of Toronto and graduated with honours. Dr. Mussani then pursued her residency at the University of Toronto in Dermatology. She served as Chief Resident for her program and won awards in both Clinical Research and Health Advocacy. She was a recipient of the prestigious Canadian Dermatology Foundation Grant during her residency and has also received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her voluntary service. She has authored articles in multiple different journals including the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, Dermatitis and Rheumatology.
Dr. Mussani is a board certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States. She holds a Dermatology Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in Dermatology at McMaster University.
Sanjay Siddha, MD, FRCPC
Update on Identifying, and Managing Patients with Melanoma in 2024
3:45 – 4:15pm
Dr. Sanjay Siddha is an Assistant Professor and Staff dermatologist at the University Health Network and Women’s College Hospital with over 20 years of experience in Dermatology.
He has vast international experience in the Dermatology field and has previously worked at Glasgow & Aberdeen in the United Kingdom before moving to Canada.
Dr. Siddha has received various teaching awards:
- Bernice Rose Krafchik Teaching award (University of Toronto Outstanding Clinical teacher).
- Canadian Dermatology Association: Excellence in clinical teaching award.
- Ranked for consecutive years in the top quintile of teachers at the University of Toronto.
Juthika Thakur MD, FRCPC, FAAD
Atopic Dermatitis Management and Referral Pathways for Primary Care Physicians
2:35 – 3:05pm
Dr. Thakur is a double US and Canadian board-certified dermatologist at the Canadian Dermatology Centre, recognized for her expertise in medical dermatology (dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, rosacea) as well as digital health solutions. She has presented at several national and international conferences, including the World Congress of Teledermatology (2022), World Congress of Dermatology (2023), and the Canadian Women in Dermatology Leadership Summit. Dr. Thakur has worked on implementation of digital health platforms, including ConnectingOntario. Dr. Thakur’s extensive education from Western University, the Ivey School of Business, and McMaster University informs her work as a consultant for companies utilizing AI in dermatology. She brings this unique knowledge base and a genuine passion to her medical practice, where she is now welcoming new patients.
Jennifer Tran, MD, FRCPC, DABD
Acne: Improving Treatment Tolerability and Efficacy with Skincare
11:20 – 11:50am
Dr. Jennifer Tran is a double board-certified dermatologist with knowledge in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Tran completed her undergraduate training in Health Sciences at McMaster University. She then completed her medical degree and subsequently her dermatology residency at the University of Toronto, where she served as chief resident during her final year of training. She is a Clinical Associate at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and an appointed Lecturer at the University of Toronto. She has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and presented at international dermatology conferences.
Her practice includes dermatologic conditions such as melanoma, eczema, and acne, as well as cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers.
Registration
All fees are in Canadian dollars and subject to taxes of 13% HST. Registration includes lunch.
| REGULAR – to Oct 13 |
LATE – Oct 14 – 19 |
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| Primary Care Practitioner | $60.00 | $100.00 |
| Industry Sponsor* | $250.00 | $350.00 |
*Sponsoring companies may purchase up to 2 additional registrations for representatives.
Cancellations and Refunds Policy
All registration fees will be refunded less a $20.00 + applicable taxes for refund requests received on or prior to September 18, 2024. No refunds will be available for cancellations received on or after September 19, 2024. All requests must be received in writing. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. Submit cancellation letters to the Conference Secretariat at the email noted above.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Secretariat by email at [email protected] or by phone at (604) 738-8600.
Sponsors
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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and would like the opportunity to showcase your latest dermatological innovations to local primary care providers via a sponsored program session, please contact us for more information: [email protected]
We are grateful to the following organizations for their support of Skin Basics for Primary Care.
GOLD SPONSORS
The Beauty of Confidence
Allergan Aesthetics is driven by its commitment to providing innovative, evidence-based products, expert guidance, and world-class training to Health Care Practitioners. Our consumer-obsessed approach has built a trust with patients that is evident in their demand for –and loyalty to – our products. Through passion, integrity, and a commitment to people, we continually innovate and elevate outcomes, making aesthetic medicine more relevant and meaningful to a wider range of people. It’s in the values that we share with practitioners and patients alike that we find our purpose: empowering our partners to confidently grow their business and empowering patients to feel connected to their best selves.
With a passion for understanding what really matters to patients and healthcare providers, Arcutis Biotherapeutics leverages extensive dermatology development expertise to meaningfully advance the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases. This expertise, along with Arcutis’ focus on biologically validated targets and its unique dermatology drug development platform prepares the company to tackle topical treatment innovation. Founded in 2016 by a leadership team with deep dermatology and commercialization experience—including 50+ FDA-approved products among them—Arcutis features 9 dermatology clinicians on staff. With the belief that patients deserve better than the current standard of care, the Arcutis team brings a sense of urgency, simplifying disease management and optimizing drug efficacy, safety, and tolerability to meet the needs of healthcare providers and patients. Arcutis’ robust pipeline includes multiple development programs for a range of inflammatory dermatological conditions, with several significant clinical data readouts anticipated through 2024. Arcutis has the potential to advance the standard of care for plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and scalp psoriasis.
Beiersdorf Canada is based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec. With our brands NIVEA, NIVEA MEN, Eucerin and Elastoplast we focus clearly on the needs of our consumers.
Beiersdorf Canada is one of more than 150 international affiliates of the cosmetics company Beiersdorf AG which is based in Hamburg, Germany. For over 130 years, we have dedicated ourselves to meeting our consumers’ individual needs and are considered to be the inventors of modern skin care. Our international success is founded on our research and development expertise, our innovative products, and our strong brands. Beiersdorf’s NIVEA is the world’s No.1 skin care brand*. Other names in its successful international brand portfolio include Eucerin, La Prairie, Labello, 8×4, and Hansaplast. Subsidiary tesa SE is one of the world’s leading producers of self-adhesive products and system solutions for industry, craft businesses, and consumers.
Beauty is a powerful force that moves us. We know that beauty is more than just looking good.
Beauty gives us confidence in who we are, in who we want to be, and in our relationships with others.
For over a century we have been dedicated to one sole vocation: creating beauty. We remain true to the pioneering spirit of our founder and enjoy the unwavering support of his family, who have always accompanied our development.
Inventing for life.
For over 130 years, Merck Canada has been providing leading innovations and therapies for many of our world’s most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives.
Novartis is a focused innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide. Reimagine medicine with us: Visit us at https://www.novartis.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram.
In Canada, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. employs approximately 600 people to serve the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system and invests over $30 million in R&D yearly in the country. Working together, we can reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives.
Pfizer Canada ULC is the Canadian operation of Pfizer Inc., one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies. Our diversified health care portfolio includes some of the world’s best known and most prescribed medicines and vaccines. At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that help extend and improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety, and value in the discovery, development, and manufacture of health care products. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments, and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time.
SILVER SPONSORS
LEO Pharma is a global company dedicated to advancing the standard of care for the benefit of people with skin conditions, their families and society. Founded in 1908 and majority owned by the LEO Foundation, LEO Pharma has devoted decades of research and development to advance the science of dermatology, and today, the company offers a wide range of therapies for all disease severities. LEO Pharma is headquartered in Denmark with a global team of 4,200 people, serving millions of patients across the world.
At UCB Canada, we believe that all Canadians deserve to live the best life that they can – as free as possible from the burdens and challenges of disease.
We work tirelessly not only to bring innovative medicines to patients but also to be agents of change in our healthcare system. With the help of patients, caregivers, government, policymakers and advocacy groups, we strive to meet unmet patient needs, improve patient outcomes, and ensure viable and sustainable access for all.
With decades of scientific excellence behind us, we are driven to explore the furthest reaches with those who live with severe diseases lighting our way and holding us true to our purpose – ensuring that we always see people first and not just the disease.
We are driven by science and inspired by patients. We are UCB Canada.
