3rd Annual Elevate-Derm Summer Conference
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
STARTS JULY 29 · REGISTER NOWJuly 29 – August 2, 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to San Diego! Hosted at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, this premier event beckons Dermatology PAs and NPs to convene from July 29 – August 2, 2026, for an extraordinary three-and-a-half-day experience crafted exclusively for dermatology APPs nationwide. The Elevate-Derm Summer Conference offers engaging education, innovative sessions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to keep dermatology providers at the leading edge of our field. Join expert-led sessions and connect with fellow professionals and faculty to advance your knowledge and shape the future of dermatologic care.
Conference links
PA & NP Registration Rates
Pre-Registration
$99 — Through August 31, 2025
Early Bird
$199 — September 1, 2025 – June 29, 2026
Regular
$399 — June 30 – July 9, 2026
Late
$499 — July 24 – August 2, 2026
Members: enter your member discount code when registering to receive member pricing.
Hotel & Travel
About the Gaylord Pacific Resort
Overlooking San Diego Bay in Chula Vista, the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center offers 1,600 stylish guest rooms and over 477,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Elevate-Derm Alliance registrants receive a negotiated group rate of $320 per night, plus taxes and fees.
- 4.25-acre aquatic paradise
- Bayfront views of San Diego
- Multiple on-site restaurants & lounges
- Full-service spa & fitness center
- Steps from the convention space
Conference Housing
Room rates, starting at $320 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, San Diego International 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), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses (ANCC): This activity is designated for up to 29 contact hours. Nursing Pharmacology Credit TBA contact hours.
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 29 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Join us in San Diego
Alliance Members, remember to enter your discount code when registering.