2025 Annual Meeting
This meeting will be held in-person, but presentations will be recorded and made available for purchase in late August. CME credit will be offered for those who attend live as well as those who purchase the recordings.
COURSE DIRECTORS
Markus Boos, MD, PhD, Seattle Children's Hospital
Tracy Funk, MD, Oregon Health & Science University
Deepti Gupta, MD, Seattle Children's Hospital
Alison Small, MD, Oregon Health & Science University
SCHEDULE
Preliminary Schedule (subject to change)
Wednesday, July 23
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sponsored Advisory Boards - Session 1 (invitation only)
•Pelthos Therapeutics
•Arcutis Biotherapeutics
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sponsored Advisory Boards - Session 2 (invitation only)
•Incyte
•Chiesi
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsored Advisory Boards - Session 3 (invitation only)
•Abeona Therapeutics
•Procter & Gamble / PAMPERS
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sponsored Advisory Boards - Session 4 (invitation only)
•Pfizer
•Botanix Pharmaceuticals
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Early Career Networking Reception
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Thursday, July 24
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Advanced Practice Provider SIG Breakfast
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Welcome
Markus Boos, MD, PhD, Seattle Children's Hospital
Deepti Gupta, MD, Seattle Children's Hospital
Tracy Funk, MD, Oregon Health & Science University
Alison Small, MD, Oregon Health & Science University
8:10 AM - 8:25 AM
Hot Topics & Trends in Peds Derm
Luke Johnson, MD, University of Utah
8:25 AM - 9:00 AM
Hurwitz Lecture Part 1 - Breaking the Barrier: A New Era in Ichthyosis
Angela Hernandez Martin, MD, Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús, Madrid - Spain
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Inpatient Drug Eruption Panel
Sarah Cipriano, MD, MPH, University of Utah
Vikash Oza, MD, NYU Langone
Michele Ramien, MD, Alberta Children's Hospital - Canada
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Acne in Children of Color
Jenna Lester, MD, UCSF
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Break/Poster Viewing
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Managing Obesity with an Eye Toward Dermatology
Alaina Vidmar, MD, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Genetic Counseling in the Derm Clinic
Virginia Sybert, MD, University of Washington
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Sam Weinberg's Cases of the Year, Part 1
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Product Theater & Lunch - Lilly
*This is a non-CME accredited session
2:00 PM
Offsite Afternoon Activities
Friday, July 25
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Product Theater & Breakfast - Incyte
Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: Burden of Disease and a Topical Pathway for JAK Inhibition
Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, UCSD/Rady Children's Hospital
*This is a non-CME accredited session
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM
Presentation of AAP Alvin Jacobs Award
Recipient: Lawrence Schachner, MD, University of Miami
Presenter: Teresa Wright, MD, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital
8:00 AM – 8:05 AM
Announcements
8:05 AM - 8:20 AM
Hot Topics & Trends in Peds Derm
Luke Johnson, MD, University of Utah
8:20 AM - 9:05 AM
Founders Lecture - Pediatric Dermatology Therapeutics: Then and Now
Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH, Seattle Children's Hospital
9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
Cases in Search of a Diagnosis Panel
Ilona Frieden, MD, UCSF
Heather Brandling-Bennett, MD, Seattle Children's Hospital
Kevin Boyd, MD, Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare
Adnan Mir, MD, PhD, Dermpath Diagnostics
Lori Prok, MD, Children's Hospital Colorado
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
SPD Year in Review
Dawn Siegel, MD, Stanford University
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Presentation of SPD Hall of Fame Award
Recipient: Ginna Sybert, MD, University of Washington
Presenter: Melinda Jen, MD, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Break/Poster Viewing
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Graft vs Host Disease
Jennifer Huang, MD, Boston Children's Hospital
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Congenital Melanocytic Nevi
Harper Price, MD, Phoenix Children's Hospital
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
Social Determinants of Health and the Practice of Pediatric Dermatology
Sarah Coates, MD, UCSF
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM
Research Panel
Cory Simpson, MD, PhD, University of Washington
Keith Choate, MD, PhD, Yale Medicine
Anna Cristina Garza-Mayers, MD, PhD, Seattle Children's Hospital
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Product Theater & Lunch - Pfizer
*This is a non-CME accredited session
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Product Theater & Lunch - Sanofi
*This is a non-CME accredited session
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
In the Spotlight: Mastering Media, Messaging, and Social Media
Alyssa McCann & Alex Kofsky, Rosen Group
Resilient Communication: Conversation over Conflict
Ami Joshi, Co-founder and Leadership Advisor at Bettermeant
Work Efficiency
Section Chiefs Best Practices
Jennifer Huang, MD, Boston Children's Hospital & Yvonne Chiu, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
Advanced Practice Provider Session: Essentials of Biologics and Targeted Therapies
Aditi Murthy, MD, University of Colorado/Children's Hospital Colorado
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Special Event at Museum of Pop Culture (ticket required)
Purchase your ticket at the time of registration for this unique social event featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, bars, dancing, and time to peruse the museum's exhibits.
Saturday, July 26
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
Announcements
8:05 AM - 8:20 AM
Award Presentations
8:20 AM - 8:35 AM
Hot Topics & Trends in Peds Derm
Luke Johnson, MD, University of Utah
8:35 AM - 9:10 AM
Hurwitz Lecture Part 2 - Pediatric Dermatology Reimagined: The Game-Changing Tool of Ultrasound
Angela Hernandez Martin, MD, Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús, Madrid
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Mucosal Disease
Molly Youssef, MD, Mayo Clinic
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Genetic Testing in the Vascular Anomalies Clinic
James Bennett, MD, PhD, UW Pediatrics
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break/Poster Viewing
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Updates from PeDRA Meeting
Carrie Coughlin, MD, MPHS, Washington University School of Medicine
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Updates from World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology
James Treat, MD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Pediatric Dermatology Year in Review
Solveig Ophaug, MD, Park Nicollet Clinic & Rachel Dunlap, MD, Maine Medical Partners Dermatology
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Sam Weinberg's Cases of the Year, Part 2
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) CREDIT INFORMATION
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement (Live In-Person Activity)
*The National Association for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Designation Statement (Enduring Activity)
*The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
*Final designation will be determined upon review of final agenda.
CASES OF THE YEAR & POSTER SUBMISSION
The case and poster submission deadline has passed. Submitters will be notified by June 1.
HOTEL & TRAVEL
Meeting Location
Westin Seattle
1900 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Click here to reserve your room.
The room rate is $295 single/double, plus tax (currently 18%).
Rooms are available until June 30, or until the block sells out - whichever comes first.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
NEW THIS YEAR - tours are not included in the meeting registration fee. Sign up for tours at the time of registration. No changes or cancellations can be made to tours after July 16.
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Discover Seattle's vibrant food scene on an expertly crafted food tour showcasing the city's best local eats and hidden gems. Taste your way through the historic market, immersing yourself in the rich history and diverse cuisine that define the Emerald City. Led by a professionally trained chef, this journey offers exclusive insights into Seattle's top restaurants and artisanal food producers. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the passionate artisans and small businesses who shape the city's dynamic culinary scene. Two-hour tour includes 7-8 small bites. Tour cost is $75.
Waterfront Bicycle Tour
Enjoy a leisurely 1.5-hour bike tour along Seattle’s iconic and newly updated waterfront. Choose from a selection of standard bicycles or e-bike options. This tour is a great opportunity to explore the breathtaking Seattle waterfront and get a little exercise too! Transportation to and from the waterfront is provided. Tour cost is $75.
Historic Walking Tour
This walking tour will introduce you to Seattle's early pioneer era history. Beginning near historic Pike Place market and ending in Pioneer Square, this tour will give you an essential look at the origins of the modern city of Seattle. Get to know the early decades of the city through the stories of the people, places and events of our past. Walk along the path of the Great Fire of 1889, the 1856 Battle of Seattle, Seattle's first school and so much more... experience history where it happened! Approximate time of the tour is 90 minutes. Tour cost is $25.
Ballard Locks Boat Tour
On this 2-hour boat tour, you will transit through the famous Ballard Locks/Lake Washington, enjoying tour narration and taking in the sites of the Seattle skyline, seaplanes, ferries and the spectacular Puget Sound. Transportation to and from the boat is provided. Food and drink available for purchase on board. Tour cost is $75.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration includes access to all educational sessions; Wednesday receptions; breakfast on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and box lunch Thursday. Lunch on Friday will be available only to Product Theater Attendees.
| Through June 13 | June 14-July 16 | After July 16 & Onsite | |
| SPD Member | $695 | $795 | $895 |
| Non Member | $795 | $895 | $995 |
| Advanced Practice Provider | $595 | $645 | $695 |
| Fellow | $345 | $395 | $425 |
| Resident (complimentary, including those finishing residency in June 2025) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medical Student (complimentary; includes spring 2025 graduates) |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Reception Tickets
Friday, July 25
| Through June 13 | June 14-July 16 | After July 16 & Onsite | |
| Adult (12 and over) | $75 | $80 | $85 |
| Child (under 12) | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| Resident/Fellow/Medical Student | $35 | $40 | $45 |
Guest Registration
Guest registration includes access to the welcome reception, three breakfasts, and one box lunch. Tickets for the Friday reception at MoPOP must be purchased separately.
| Adult (12 and over) | $150 |
| Child (under 12) | $50 |
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing.
Through June 13: Registration fee, less a $100 administrative fee, will be refunded following the meeting.
June 14 - July 16: Registration fee, less a $200 administrative fee, will be applied toward next year’s meeting for SPD members. No refund provided for non-members
After July 16: No refund will be provided.
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