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7th Annual Elevate-Derm Fall Conference

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

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November 4 – 8, 2026

Austin, TX

The Elevate-Derm Fall Conference promises to be an exhilarating fusion of education, innovation, and networking, providing a comprehensive platform for participants to remain at the forefront of dermatologic practice.

27
Hours CME/CE
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Wednesday, November 414 sessions
  • 11:00 am – 7:00 pmRegistration Opens
  • JAK-iNSTITUTE Symposium Begins
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Sun Pharma
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pmJAK Inhibitors in Immunologically Mediated Skin DisordersDiego Ruiz DaSilva, MD
  • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pmJAK Inhibitors Efficacy, Safety & Patient SelectionLisa Swanson, MD
  • 2:30 pm – 3:00 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by AbbVie
  • 3:00 pm – 3:15 pmCoffee Break
  • 3:15 pm – 3:45 pmPanel: Lab Monitoring for JAK InhibitorsEileen Cheever, PA-C, Diego Ruiz DaSilva, MD
  • 3:45 pm – 4:15 pmPanel: Conversations & Patient CounselingBuchi Neita, PA-C, Lisa Swanson, MD
  • 4:15 pm – 5:15 pmJAK Workshop: Case Based RoundtablesEileen Cheever, PA-C, Victoria Garcia-Albea, NP, Keri Holyoak, PA-C, Buchi Neita, PA-C
  • 5:15 pm – 5:45 pmPanel Discussion: The Color of Connection: Unraveling Vitiligo | SkinSync LiveBuchi Neita, PA-C, Veronica Richardson, NP
  • JAK-iNSTITUTE Symposium Concludes
  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmAscending Leaders TLL Forum (By Invitation Only) | Sponsored by Sanofi Genzyme
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmArrival Event with Exhibitors
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmDinner Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Leo Medical Affairs
  • 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmTop Sponsor Dinner (By Invitation Only)
Thursday, November 521 sessions
  • 6:30 am – 6:00 pmRegistration Open | Coffee Service
  • 8:30 am – 5:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
  • 8:30 am – 5:00 pmIncyte Zone (Non-CME Networking Lounge)
  • 7:15 am – 7:30 amSymposium Breakfast Served
  • 7:30 am – 8:00 amBreakfast Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 amThe Use of Biologics to treat Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis in PregnancyElizabeth Kiracofe, MD
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 amHS Decoded: Smarter Strategies and Emerging TherapiesSteven Daveluy, MD
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 amMid-Morning Break Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Novartis
  • 10:30 am – 11:00 amCoffee Break with Exhibitors
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pmCritical Rheumatologic Manifestations of HSElizabeth Kiracofe, MD
  • 12:00 pm – 12:15 pmSymposium Lunch Served
  • 12:15 pm – 12:45 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Lilly
  • 12:45 pm – 1:15 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by UCB
  • 1:15 pm – 1:45 pmPanel: Tough Cases, Real DecisionsSteven Daveluy, MD, Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD
  • 1:45 pm – 2:15 pmThe Hidden Burden of Chronic Skin Disease: How Do We Hear the Things Our Patients Don't Say?Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD
  • 2:15 pm – 3:15 pmIntegrative Tools in DermatologySteven Daveluy, MD
  • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pmCoffee Break with Exhibitors
  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pmDon't Miss It! When to Worry in Pediatric DermatologyJennifer Tan, MD
  • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm50 Shades of Red: Vascular Birthmarks and More for the APPJennifer Tan, MD
  • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmWelcome Event
  • 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmDerm Ascend: Elevated Career Pathways Dinner Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Elevate & AbbVie
Friday, November 622 sessions
  • 7:30 am – 6:00 pmRegistration Open | Coffee Service
  • 8:30 am – 5:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
  • 8:30 am – 5:00 pmIncyte Zone (Non-CME Networking Lounge)
  • 7:15 am – 7:30 amSymposium Breakfast Served
  • 7:30 am – 8:00 amBreakfast Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by AbbVie
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 amBuilding Bridges Between Dermatology & Homeless MedicineJennifer Tan, MD
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 amFrom Cradle to Cane: Treating Atopic Dermatitis Across the AgesDavid Cotter, MD
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 amMid-Morning Break Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Sun Pharma
  • 10:30 am – 11:00 amCoffee Break with Exhibitors
  • 11:00 am – 11:30 amAI in Dermatology: Friend, Foe, or Future?David Cotter, MD
  • 11:30 am – 12:00 pmLit Hits: The Dermatology Articles Everyone's Talking AboutJustin Love, PA-C
  • 12:00 pm – 12:15 pmSymposium Lunch Served
  • 12:15 pm – 12:45 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Incyte
  • 12:45 pm – 1:15 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Sanofi/Regeneron
  • 1:15 pm – 2:15 pmPatchy, Persistent, and Personal: Alopecia AreataDavid Cotter, MD
  • 2:15 pm – 3:15 pmBuilding Efficiencies Into Dermatologic Care DeliveryLeigh Ann Pansch, NP
  • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pmCoffee Break with Exhibitors
  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pmPsoriasis: Myths, Medicine, and Modern TruthsDavid Cotter, MD
  • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pmNetworking Event | Sponsored by Arcutis
  • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmDinner Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Lilly Medical Affairs
  • 6:45 pm – 7:15 pmFireside Chat & Fall Beverage Symposium | Non-CME | Dialogs in Access | Sponsored by DistributeRXShanna Miranti, PA-C, Daniel Moore
  • 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmNocturnal Networking Event
Saturday, November 725 sessions
  • 7:30 am – 6:00 pmRegistration Open | Coffee Service
  • 8:30 am – 12:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
  • 8:30 am – 2:00 pmIncyte Zone (Non-CME Networking Lounge)
  • 7:15 am – 7:30 amSymposium Breakfast Served
  • 7:30 am – 8:00 amBreakfast Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Takeda
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 amFrom Spot to Survival: Cutaneous Oncology Pearls for APPs | Cutaneous Reactions to Targeted Anti-Cancer Therapies: Recognition and ManagementOliver Wisco, DO
  • 9:00 am – 9:15 amCoffee Break
  • 9:15 am – 10:15 am60-Minute Satellite CME Program | Med-Learning Group (1 Hour CME)
  • 10:15 am – 10:45 amCoffee Break with Exhibitors
  • 10:45 am – 11:45 amDermatology at a Distance: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Care AccessOliver Wisco, DO
  • 11:45 am – 12:00 pmSymposium Lunch Served
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME | Regeneron/Sanofi
  • 12:30 pm – 1:00 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME | Sponsored by Novartis
  • 1:00 pm – 1:15 pmNon-CME Live Prize Drawing | Must Be Present to Win
  • 1:15 pm – 2:15 pmCSU: What's New, What WorksDawn Merritt, DO
  • 2:15 pm – 2:45 pmBotox on the Brain: Cosmetic Dermatology Pearls & ControversiesKristina Collins, MD
  • 2:45 pm – 3:15 pmPanel Discussion: Inside HS — The Immunology Primer | SkinSync LiveBuchi Neita, PA-C, Veronica Richardson, NP
  • 3:15 pm – 3:45 pmPDT Demystified: What Every PA and NP Should KnowDawn Merritt, DO
  • 3:45 pm – 4:00 pmCoffee Break
  • 4:00 pm – 4:30 pmActinic Keratoses: Spot it, Treat it, Beat itDawn Merritt, DO
  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmBreakout Session | ELEVATE-ing the Science: A Review of Abstract SubmissionsVeronica Richardson, NP
  • 4:30 pm – 5:00 pmWhen You Have a Hammer, Everything's a Nail: Surgical Pearls to Level Up Those Skills, From Your Friendly Mohs SurgeonKristina Collins, MD
  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmNetworking Event | Sponsored by Organon
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmSatellite CME Dinner | Hosted by Decera Clinical Education | Think You Know JAK? Essential Evidence to Aid Your Clinical Implementation of JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis, Alopecia Areata & Vitiligo (1 Hour CME)
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmAscending Leaders Academy & Dinner (By Invitation Only) | Sponsored by Sanofi/Regeneron
Sunday, November 89 sessions
  • 6:45 am – 12:00 pmRegistration Open | Coffee Service
  • 6:45 am – 7:00 amSymposium Breakfast Served
  • 7:00 am – 9:00 amAPReP NPF Breakfast Satellite CME Symposium (2 Hour CME)
  • 9:00 am – 9:30 amClinical Crossroads: Cases That Challenge UsVeronica Richardson, NP
  • 9:30 am – 10:00 amPassing the Vibe Check: Creating an Office Dynamic That Makes Patient Care and Work Life ExceptionalKristina Collins, MD
  • 10:00 am – 10:15 amMimosa Brunch Served
  • 10:15 am – 11:15 amSatellite CME Symposium by Decera Clinical Education (1 Hour CME)
  • 11:15 am – 12:00 pmEntrepreneurship in Health: How to Leverage Your Talent and Push Through LimitationsKristina Collins, MD
  • 12:00 pmConference Concludes

Revised 8/27/26 · Agenda subject to change

PA & NP Registration Rates

Pre-Registration

$99 — Through December 31, 2025

Early Bird

$199 — January 1 – October 12, 2026

Regular

$399 — October 13 – 31, 2026

Late

$499 — November 1 – 8, 2026

Members: enter your member discount code when registering to receive member pricing.

Hotel & Travel

Adirondack chairs around a firepit on the terrace at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

About the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

The resort spans 405 acres along the Lower Colorado River, about 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A reservation link for the room block is provided upon conference registration.

  • Water park with lazy river
  • 18-hole golf course
  • Archery & horseback trails
  • Full-service spa
  • On-site dining
  • Fire pits
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Conference Housing

Room rates, starting at $314 per room per night, plus resort fees, taxes, and fees. A reservation link for the room block will be provided upon conference registration.

Travel By Air

If traveling by air, Austin-Bergstrom Airport is the closest major airport.

Accreditation

Credit Information: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Elevate-Derm Alliance. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nurses (ANCC): The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is up to 27 contact hours. Nursing pharmacotherapy credit TBD.

Physician Associates/Assistants (AAPA): Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for up to 27 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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