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ASDS Annual Meeting

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Experience leading dermatologic surgery education, explore the latest innovations and connect with colleagues at the in-person 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora on October 6-10.


2022 ASDS Annual Meeting Program 

The 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting program and event lineup is being finalized. Save the meeting dates to enjoy pre-conference sessions, three educational program tracks and a variety of plenary sessions covering cosmetic, skin cancer, emerging concepts, global innovation treatments and so much more. Don't miss the back-in person favorites of Unplugged, Iron Surgeon and our popular Annual Gala! Check back soon for more details.

2022 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker: Natalie Stavas, MD

Running Towards Chaos
Friday, October 7, 2022
Inspirational Boston Marathon Hero, Humanitarian & Award-Winning Physician

Dr. Natalie Stavas is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego. She specializes in work with vulnerable children, victims of abuse and decreasing youth violence. Dr. Stavas is described as an inspirational Boston Marathon hero, humanitarian, award-winning physician and Boston community leader.

On April 15, 2013, Dr. Stavas approached the finish line of her fifth Boston marathon. Just blocks away, she heard explosions and ran towards them. Arriving at the scene she went to work administering CPR, applying tourniquets, and triaging the wounded of the Boston Marathon bombing. Dr. Stavas attacks every obstacle with the same attitude: “You run towards that which you fear, that which challenges you, that which is oppositional.” Running toward chaos actually makes chaos more manageable.

Following this event, President Barack Obama, Katie Couric, and Anderson Cooper honored her for her actions. Improper Bostonian Magazine named Dr. Stavas one of “Boston’s Best” and The Boston Globe awarded her with “2013 Bostonian of the Year” – an honor bestowed upon those that shape the biggest story of the year in a remarkable way. Dr. Stavas has also been featured in Runner’s World, The New York Times, LA Times, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, TIME and People Magazine.

Why attend the conference?

ASDS members describe why they attend the ASDS Annual Meeting each year.

Highlights by the Numbers:

  • 23 new sessions, including:
    • Brought to Light: Aesthetic Considerations in Ethnic Skin Using Lasers and Devices
    • Cosmetic Dermatology Publications that Change the Way We Practice
    • Established and New Immunostains in Mohs Surgery
    • Primer in Leadership Skills
    • How to Build Influence: What Dermatologic Surgeons Need to Know to Get Seats at the Table
    • Lights, Camera, Action!
    • Platelet Rich Plasma & Regenerative Medicine
    • Lasers and Energy-Based Devices for Newly Minted Dermatologists
    • Ethical Dilemmas: Are the Latest Trends in Filler Cutting Edge or a Product of Dysmorphia?
    • Liposuction: Why, Where and How
    • Finding Purpose in Your Practice
    • Feminization and Masculinization with Injectables
    • Spotlight on Injectables High Risk Locations
    • Other than Interpolation
    • Perfecting Safe and Effective Combination Treatments: Expert Strategies
    • Surgical Management of Adnexal and Sebaceous Neoplasms
    • All Things Anesthesia
    • Pack Your Suitcase with Tips, Tidbits and Takeaways

  • Three tracks with 74 educational sessions that include:
    • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery — 25 sessions
    • Skin Cancer & Reconstruction — 21 sessions
    • Practice Management / Advocacy / Other — 18 sessions

  • Three patient demonstrations:
    • Advanced Injection Techniques on Friday, Oct. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
    • Rejuvenation Without Fillers or Toxins – Devices, Peels and Threads on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m.
    • Chairside with the Masters on Monday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m

  • Nine plenary sessions:
    • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Pearls
    • Skin Cancer & Reconstruction Pearls
    • Cultural Competence and Wellness NEW!
    • Innovative Treatments from Around the World NEW!
    • Emerging Concept NEW!
    • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Complications
    • Skin Cancer and Reconstruction Complications
    • Iron Surgeon
    • Breaking Bad – Confessions of Managing Cosmetic and Reconstructive Complications

  • Three pre-conference sessions on Thursday, Oct. 6:
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop 
    • Chemical Peels Workshop (additional fee)
    • Unplugged: Straight Talk About Devices and More

Five targeted sessions and activities for residents and fellows-in-training:
  • Golden Scalpel Knowledge Bowl
  • Hands-on Workshop: Residents and Fellows-in Training Surgical and Reconstruction Skills 
  • Resident / Early Career Roundtables: Creating Connections for Advice, Leadership, Practice Management and Career Development (additional fee)
  • IAC / FLN Reception (by invitation)
  • Resident Reception

To sign up as a contestant in the Golden Scalpel Knowledge Bowl at the 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting in Denver, email your name and cell phone number to SHlavik@asds.net.

  • Two advocacy-focused sessions and events:
    • ASDSA Advocacy Ambassador Luncheon (by invitation)
    • Dermatologic Surgery Coding and Reimbursement

Future ASDS Annual Meetings — Save the Date!

2022 ASDS Annual Meeting - Denver

Oct. 6 to 10
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80019