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Introduction
The PDA has a 60 year history of excellence
Why is an organization like the PDA relevant in the 21st Century?
Topics of Discussion
PDA membership provides formal and informal education opportunities through meeting program and social activities
Education of dermatologists is organization’s primary objective
Collegiality/networking
Education
Dermatologists have the privilege of providing a wide variety of medical and surgical care
This requires that we stay up to date in our knowledge and well trained in our skills
This is the primary purpose of the PDA
No political agenda No commercial interests Meeting is not designed to make
money for an individual, company, university department or to support any other agenda
Education and the PDA
Education and the PDA
Content is controlled by the volunteer executive committee and the program chairman who is appointed by the committee
Education and the PDA
Clinicopathologic correlation which is at core of dermatology training is a focus(CPC conference)
Dermatologists have a unique microscopic visual understanding of the skin at a cellular level
Education and the PDA
Practical and cutting-edge presentations on a full range of medical and surgical dermatological topics
•Ablative & Fractional Resurfacing•Acne Vulgaris•Antimicrobial Peptides•Biologics•Botox & Fillers •Clinical Drug Trials•Complex Medical Patients•Contact Dermatitis•Cosmetic Derm•Cutaneous Lymphoma•Derm Surgery•Dermatologic Diseases of the Mouth•Dermatologist-Patient Relationship •Environmental Dermatoses•Ethics•Fractional Photothermolysis, Dermabrasion & Plasma Resurfacing
•Fungus •Immunotherapy•Lasers•Medical/Surgical Pearls•Melanoma•Pediatric Derm•Photoprotection•Phototherapy•Practice Management•Psoriasis•Reconstruction•Skin Cancers & Actinic Keratosis•Sun Safety•Therapeutics and Drug Eruptions •Therapies for Hair Loss•Translational Research
General Derm
Overview
Collegiality/Networking
A regional meeting gives you a chance to meet people in your area, especially if you did not train locally
Stimulates interaction and an exchange of ideas between dermatologists from Pacific Rim Countries and US
Collegiality/Networking
Relaxed social time verses overly scheduled lecture time often stimulates ideas
Cocktail conversations often provide the most useful practice tips
Collegiality/Networking
In the email age still nice to have face to face direct contact
Online education is more passive
Education of Young Derms
Support and professional development opportunities for residents and young dermatologists
Collegiality/Networking
PDA meeting length encourages some “stop out “ time from busy lives
Easier to meet people in smaller settings like on the tennis court or golf course
Value
Cost per CME credit is lowest around
Reg Fee CMEs Amt/CME
PDA $250 14.75 $16.95
Cal Derm $295 13 $22.69
Pacific NW Derm
$295 12 $24.58
What Attendees Say…
The educational content was excellent. I enjoyed the discussions on surgical closures and the update on Botox and fillers. I prefer smaller meetings, like the PDA as it is much more relaxed and you can ask more questions.
Kelli Arntzen, MDSeattle, Washington18 years in practice
What attendees say…
The educational content was quite comprehensive. The case reports presented during the Clinicopathologic Conference were interesting and valuable.
Karen Stolman, MDSandy, Utah9 years in practice
What attendees say…
A good range of topics covered by respected dermatologists in the field. I especially enjoyed the discussion of all the cases.
Audrey Tan, MDSingapore10 years in practice
Why be a “Card Carrying” PDA Member?
Dues keep meeting registration fees down
Shows commitment to educating your colleagues by contributing to the ongoing presence of the meeting even if you can’t attend every year
Joining organizations show commitment to the profession
Summary
The “Golden Age” of medicine wherein academics is revered and there is limited commercial pressure can be maintained if we continue to support organizations like the PDA whose main purpose is to serve its members’ ongoing educational needs.
Final Thought
"Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.“
-John Dewey