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ASDS Annual Meeting

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, Colorado, on Oct. 6-10.

 

 

Attend the 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting 

Deirdre Hooper, MD, Chair of the 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting invites you to attend.

 

Why attend the conference?

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

Health and Safety Meeting Protocol

ASDS/A is committed to the health and safety of all meeting participants. The 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting will follow all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state of Colorado health and safety guidelines. ASDS/A strongly encourages all meeting participants to be fully vaccinated and boosted as recommended by the CDC. During the event, COVID-19 tests will be available and hotel protocols in place if quarantine accommodations are required.

Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, ASDS/A reserves the right to modify or update these safety measures to appropriately mitigate risks and follow national, state and local requirements during this meeting.

Visit the CDC COVID-19 Information page for the latest information. View the ASDS Wellness Clause for all 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting registrants.

 


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.

 

 

2022 ASDS Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker: Natalie Stavas, MD

 

 

Pre-conference Sessions

Pre-conference sessions on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the 2022 ASDS Annual Meeting in Denver are an opportunity for interactive learning and networking. These sessions require advanced registration — arrive early to attend:

 

SESSIONS

  • Chemical Peels Workshop, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., limited to only 20 attendees, additional fee (SOLD OUT)
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Unplugged: Straight Talk about Devices and More, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Industry Organized Hot Topic Events, 7 - 9 p.m.

 

 

 

Highlights by the Numbers

Over 74 Interactive Sessions Across 3 Tracks

8 NEW Cosmetic Dermatology Track Sessions:

  • Brought to Light: Aesthetic Considerations in Ethnic Skin Using Lasers and Devices
  • Cosmetic Dermatology Publications that Change the Way We Practice
  • Platelet Rich Plasma & Regenerative Medicine
  • Lasers and Energy-Based Devices for Newly Minted Dermatologists
  • Liposuction: Why, Where and How
  • All Faces Welcome: Gender Diversity and Injectable Techniques to Optimize Facial Aesthetics
  • Spotlight on Injectables High Risk Locations
  • Perfecting Safe and Effective Combination Treatments: Expert Strategies

3 NEW Skin Cancer & Reconstruction Track Sessions:

  • Established and New Immunostains in Mohs Surgery
  • Defining ‘High-Risk’ for Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Implications for Treatment Paradigm other than Interpolation
  • Surgical Management of Adnexal and Sebaceous Neoplasms

7 NEW Practice Management / Advocacy / Other Track Sessions:

  • Primer in Leadership Skills
  • How to Build Influence: What Dermatologic Surgeons Need to Know to Get Seats at the Table
  • Lights, Camera, Action!
  • Ethical Dilemmas: Are the Latest Trends in Filler Cutting Edge or a Product of Dysmorphia?
  • Finding Purpose in Your Practice
  • All Things Anesthesia
  • Pack Your Suitcase with Tips, Tidbits and Takeaways

3 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 Experts on Monday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m

9 Plenary Sessions:

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

 3 Pre-conference Sessions on Thursday, Oct. 6:

  • So, You Think You Have an Idea – Now What? Innovation to Commercialization
  • Chemical Peels Workshop (additional fee)
  • Unplugged: Straight Talk About Devices and More

 

5 Sessions and Activities for Residents and Fellows-in-Training:

  • Golden Scalpel Knowledge Bowl*
  • Resident Networking Event
  • Resident / Early Career Roundtables: Creating Connections for Advice, Leadership, Practice Management and Career Development
  • NEW! Hands-on Workshop: Residents and Fellows-in Training Surgical and Reconstruction Skills (additional fee) (SOLD OUT)
  • IAC / FLN Reception (by invitation)
  • Resident Reception

*​To sign up as a contestant in the Golden Scalpel Knowledge Bowl, email your name and cell phone number to Steven Hlavik at shlavik@asds.net by Sept.1.

6 Advocacy-Focused Sessions and Events:

​Events:

  • ASDSA Federal Fundraiser (ASDSA Members only)
  • Becoming a Legislator/Medical Board Member (by invitation)
  • ASDSA Advocacy Ambassador Luncheon (by invitation)

Focused Sessions:

  • Dermatologic Surgery Coding and Reimbursement
  • NEW! How to Build Influence: What Dermatologic Surgeons Need to Know to Get Seats at the Table
  • Telemedicine: How to Make it Tolerable and Profitable 

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