3rd Annual RAPIDS Immuno-Dermatology Conference
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
REGISTRATION OPENApril 28 – May 2, 2027
This cutting-edge event, curated exclusively for dermatology APPs, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya, in Santa Ana, NM, from April 28, 2027 to May 2, 2027. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in unparalleled networking opportunities and interact with our esteemed faculty, their fellow Dermatology APPs, and industry colleagues.
Conference links
Agenda
Wednesday, April 28
- 11:00 am – 7:00 pmRegistration Opens
- JAK-iNSTITUTE Symposium Begins
- 11:30 am – 12:00 pmSymposium Lunch Served
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pmJAK Inhibitors in Immunology Mediated Skin DisordersTBA
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pmJAKi Efficacy, Safety, & Patient SelectionTBA
- 2:30 pm – 3:00 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME
- 3:00 pm – 3:15 pmCoffee Break
- 3:15 pm – 3:45 pmPanel: Lab Monitoring for JAK InhibitorsTBA
- 3:45 pm – 4:15 pmPanel: Conversations & Patient CounselingTBA
- 4:15 pm – 4:45 pmReception Symposium | Non-CME
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pmJAK Workshop: Case Based RoundtablesTBA
- JAK-iNSTITUTE Symposium Concludes
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmArrival Event with Exhibitors
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmDinner Symposium | Non-CME
- 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmTop Sponsor Dinner (By Invitation Only)
Thursday, April 29
- 6:30 am – 4:00 pmRegistration Open | Coffee Service
- 8:30 am – 3:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
- 8:30 am – 3:00 pmNon-CME Networking Lounge
- 7:00 am – 7:30 amSymposium Breakfast Served
- 7:30 am – 8:00 amBreakfast Symposium | Non-CME
- 8:00 am – 9:00 amImmunology 101Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C
- 9:00 am – 10:00 amHolding It Together: The Immunology of Autoimmune Blistering DiseasesDaniel Butler, MD
- 10:00 am – 10:30 amMid-Morning Break Symposium | Non-CME
- 10:30 am – 11:00 amCoffee Break with Exhibitors
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pmRed Flags in Dermatology: When Common Rashes Aren't So CommonDouglas DiRuggiero, PA-C
- 12:00 pm – 12:15 pmSymposium Lunch Served
- 12:15 pm – 12:45 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME
- 12:45 pm – 1:15 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME
- 1:15 pm – 1:45 pmBeyond the Flakes: Decoding the Immunology of Seborrheic DermatitisDaniel Butler, MD
- 1:45 pm – 2:45 pmSkin Sync LiveBucchi Neita, PA-C
- 2:45 pm – 3:00 pmCoffee Break
- 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmA Matter of Time: Immunology of AgingDaniel Butler, MD
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pmPanel of Complex Immunology in Pediatrics vs Adults: From Playground to Retirement: Navigating Complex Immunodermatology Across AgesDouglas DiRuggiero, PA-C + Daniel Butler, MD
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmWelcome Event Dinner
- 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmNocturnal Networking Event
Friday, April 30
- 7:00 am – 4:00 pmRegistration Open | Coffee Service
- 8:30 am – 3:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
- 8:30 am – 3:00 pmNon-CME Networking Lounge
- 7:00 am – 7:30 amSymposium Breakfast Served
- 7:30 am – 8:00 amBreakfast Symposium | Non-CME
- 8:00 am – 9:00 amBeyond the Hives: Immunology and Therapeutic Frontiers in CSUAmanda Michaud, PA-C
- 9:00 am – 10:00 amA Breath of Fresh Air – Type 2 Disease from a Pulmonology Perspective: How Derm APPs Gauge AsthmaJamie Rutland, MD
- 10:00 am – 10:30 amMid-Morning Break Symposium | Non-CME
- 10:30 am – 11:00 amCoffee Break with Exhibitors
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pmWhat the Skin & Lungs Breathe Together – Reading the Skin to Diagnose the Lungs – Lung Health & Smoking Long Term Effects – Smoking & HSJamie Rutland, MD
- 12:00 pm – 12:15 pmSymposium Lunch Served
- 12:15 pm – 12:45 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME
- 12:45 pm – 1:15 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME
- 1:15 pm – 1:30 pmCoffee Break
- 1:30 pm – 2:00 pmFrom Hives to Hints: Making Sense of Allergy Testing in a Dermatology PracticeAmanda Michaud, PA-C + KumKum Patel, MD
- 2:00 pm – 2:30 pmThe Microbiome Revolution in Dermatology & GastroenterologyKumKum Patel, MD
- 2:30 pm – 3:00 pmThe Systemic Importance of Steroid StewardshipJamie Rutland, MD
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmWhat Would Your Specialty Do? Complex Cases from Cross Specialty ExpertsAmanda Michaud, PA-C + KumKum Patel, MD
Saturday, May 1
- 7:15 am – 4:00 pmRegistration Open | Coffee Service
- 8:30 am – 12:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
- 8:30 am – 2:00 pmNon-CME Networking Lounge
- 7:15 am – 7:30 amSymposium Breakfast Served
- 7:30 am – 8:00 amBreakfast Symposium | Non-CME
- 8:00 am – 9:00 amImmune Mediated Inflammatory Disease: One Patient: Multiple OrgansKumKum Patel, MD
- 9:00 am – 10:00 amWhat's Next? The Immunology of the Psoriasis PipelineStefan Weiss, MD
- 10:00 am – 10:30 amMid-Morning Break Symposium | Non-CME
- 10:30 am – 11:00 amCoffee Break with Exhibitors
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pmInflammation Without Borders: GI & Cutaneous Disease CrosstalkKumKum Patel, MD
- 12:00 pm – 12:15 pmSymposium Lunch Served
- 12:15 pm – 12:45 pmLunch Symposium | Non-CME
- 12:45 pm – 1:15 pmDessert Symposium | Non-CME
- 1:15 pm – 1:30 pmNon-CME Live Prize Drawing | Must Be Present to Win
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pmWhen Psoriasis Gets Under the Skin: Psoriasis, PsA, & Systemic InflammationAlexis Ogdie, MD
- 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmWhen Connections Go Wrong: Immunology of Connective Tissue DisordersAlexis Ogdie, MD
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pmSkin, Joints & Beyond: A Derm-Rheum Case ChallengeAlexis Ogdie, MD + Stefan Weiss, MD
Sunday, May 2
- 7:30 am – 11:30 amRegistration Open | Coffee Service
- 7:30 am – 7:45 amSymposium Breakfast Served
- 7:45 am – 8:15 amBreakfast Symposium | Non-CME
- 8:15 am – 8:30 amCoffee Break
- 8:30 am – 9:30 amImmune Checkpoints & Checkmates: Understanding Cutaneous OncologySam Awan, MD
- 9:30 am – 10:30 amImmunology of AcneStefan Weiss, MD
- 10:30 am – 11:30 amThe Whole Story of HS: From Follicle to Systemic InflammationSam Awan, MD
- 11:30 amConference Concludes
Revised 10/25/26 · Agenda subject to change
PA & NP Registration Rates
PA & NP Registration
$99 — Through May 2, 2027
Members: enter your member discount code when registering to receive member pricing.
Hotel & Travel
About the Hyatt Regency Tamaya
Located in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains on Santa Ana Pueblo lands near Albuquerque, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya pairs Southwestern hospitality with the landscapes of the Rio Grande valley. Reservations are subject to conference room block terms and conditions.
- Scenic hiking trails
- Horseback riding near ancient petroglyphs
- Hot-air ballooning over the Rio Grande
- Cultural Center & Museum
- Tamaya Mist Spa
- Southwestern dining
- Adjacent golf course
Conference Housing
Room rates, starting at $299 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, Albuquerque International Sunport 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 25 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 25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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Alliance Members, remember to enter your discount code when registering.