Pacific Dermatologic Association

Resident Case & Newcomer Research Award deadline is approaching! Don’t forget to submit your case before the submission closes. Click here to submit: http://bit.ly/ResCaseSubmission

The PDA is looking for members to serve in leadership positions starting in August 2020. Nominations are being taken for President-Elect, Vice President and Resident Representative (PGY-4) through May 1. Click here for more information: https://pacificderm.org/about/pda-leadership-nominations/

PDA Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Janellen Smith Vice President & Spring Training 2020 Chair Dr. Smith is a Professor of Dermatology at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Her specialty is melanoma and cutaneous oncology. ... Fun Fact: Dr. Smith is a native of Iowa and is proud to be a Hawkeye. She also has five wonderful children that make her proud every day. Thank you for your service to the Pacific Dermatologic Association, Dr. Smith!

PDA 2020 Annual Meeting will be held at the Palace Hotel in the beautiful and diverse city of San Francisco, California. The Bay Area is known for its stunning scenery, cultural attractions, and world-class cuisine! Learn more about PDA 2020 here: http://bit.ly/AnnualMeeting20

2020 Spring Training / Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns The PDA, in conjunction with the Phoenix Dermatologic Society (PDS), have decided to cancel the upcoming Spring Training Meeting, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2020 at The Scott Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Based on the latest guidance from public health officials combined with the institutional travel bans impacting speakers and attendees, we believe that cancelling the 2020 edition is the appropriate course of ...action. We do anticipate offering a similar program in Scottsdale in April 2021. We hope to see many of you in San Francisco at the PDA Annual Meeting this summer or back in Scottsdale for the PDA/PDS 2021 edition of Spring Training. If you have any questions, please contact the PDA at [email protected] or via phone at (888) 388-8815.

Considering exhibiting at PDA 2020? We are offering a number of support opportunities for your participation, including: Product Theaters Advisory Boards Supporter Packages (including Product Theaters and Ad Boards)... Branded Support Opportunities Exhibits Click here to learn more about support opportunities: http://bit.ly/SupportBrochure

Have you registered for Spring Training? Receive a discounted registration rate if you register by March 24th! Don’t miss out on this special offer! Click here to register: http://bit.ly/ST20Registration

CALLING ALL RESIDENTS: Resident Case & Newcomer Research Award submissions are currently being accepted for PDA 2020 in San Francisco! Deadline is May 1, 2020. The 12 residents selected to present cases will receive a complimentary meeting registration and $750 in travel expenses! For more information on the Resident Case submission, click here: http://bit.ly/ResCaseSubmission

PDA Leadership Spotlight Lindy P. Fox, MD PDA President-Elect Professor of Clinical Dermatology Director, Hospital Consultation Service... Director, Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship Department of Dermatology, UCSF Dr. Fox’s clinical interests are inpatient dermatology and complex dermatology. Her academic interests include impacting the management of and providing continuity of care for hospitalized patients with skin conditions and recognition, documentation, and definition of emerging patterns of skin diseases or new associations of known skin diseases. Fun Fact: I love hula hooping and doing jigsaw puzzles! Thank you for your service to the Pacific Dermatologic Association, Dr. Fox!

Thinking about attending Spring Training in Scottsdale, Arizona? Check out what’s on the agenda here: http://bit.ly/ST20Agenda

Experience the beauty that is Scottsdale, Arizona by registering for PDA’s 2020 Spring Training this April! The Scott Resort is just minutes away from Fashion Square Mall, the Waterfront, and all of Old Town Scottsdale reserve your spot today! Click to see what Scottsdale has to offer: http://bit.ly/STScottsdaleAZ Click here to register for Spring Training: http://bit.ly/ST20Registration

PDA Leadership Spotlight: Neal Bhatia, MD PDA President and 2020 Program Chair Dr. Neal Bhatia is a board-certified dermatologist in San Diego, California. He serves as Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Resesarch. He is a chief medical editor for Practical Dermatology. Dr. Bhatia has a background in immunology and has interests in mechanisms of therapy, skin cancer, and medical dermatology. Aside from teaching at medical conferences, he sits on sever...al editorial boards and is an active teacher for dermatologists, industry, and patients. Thank you for your service to the Pacific Dermatologic Association, Dr. Bhatia!