14th Annual RIDS Fall Conference (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

RIDS 14^th Annual Fall Conference

Downtown Providence Marriott Hotel,

Providence, RI

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Conference Schedule

*Time*	*Description*
8:00-8:30 am	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 am	Session 1 -Evolving Paradigms in the Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Katie Shahwan, MD, FACMS, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Mohs Surgery MSDO Fellowship Associate Program Director Division of Dermatologic Surgery, Department of Dermatology The Ohio State University Medical Center
9:30 -10:30 am	Session 2 - Are You Achieving "HiSCRs" in Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Expert Guidance for Navigating Diagnosis and Treatment Advances - Mikael K. Horissian, MD, MBA Associate Program Director, Dermatology Residency Associate, Dermatology Geisinger
10:30 -11:00 am	Morning Break and Exhibits
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Session 3 - Lawrence J. Green, MD, FAAD - Nutrition and the Skin and AAD Update and Q&A
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch Break and Exhibits
1:00-2:00 pm	Breakout Sessions - RIDS Update from Board Reuben Reich, MD, Christopher DiMarco, MD, and Valerie Tokarz, MD - Resident Session - Preparing for your Boards - Daniella Reimann, MD
2:00-3:00 pm	Session 4 - Eva R. Parker, MD, DTMH, FAAD - Microplastics and Dermatology: Impacts and Opportunity
3:00-4:00 pm	Session 5 - Thomas E. Rohrer, MD - Beauty and Aging
4:00-5:00 pm	Session 6 - Coding and documentation pearls to support reimbursement and avoid denials - Howard Rogers, MD
5:00-5:30 pm	Final Comments, Raffle & Adjournment, Networking Session/RIDS Happy Half Hour

Venue Details

This year's RIDS Fall Conference will take place at the Downtown Providence Marriott Hotel, One Orms Street, Providence, RI. Complimentary on-site parking and Wi-Fi access will be available for the duration of the event.

Target Audience: Dermatologists and other professional healthcare providers

The program includes sessions on cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, nutrition and skin health, the AAD update, microplastics and dermatology, beauty/aging, and coding/documentation.

Overall Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

· Apply current evidence and emerging advances in dermatology to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of common and complex dermatologic conditions.

· Evaluate emerging treatment options and incorporate evidence-based approaches into individualized patient care.

· Integrate current knowledge regarding nutrition, environmental exposures, aging, and other influences on skin health into clinical practice

· Implement strategies to improve documentation, coding, reimbursement, and overall quality of dermatologic care

Educational Needs and Gap Statement:

Dermatologists and other healthcare professionals face ongoing challenges in keeping current with rapidly evolving evidence, treatment options, and management strategies across dermatology. Gaps exist in clinicians’ knowledge and competence related to the diagnosis and management of complex dermatologic conditions, including cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as the application of emerging evidence related to nutrition, environmental exposures, and aging to patient care. In addition, clinicians may experience challenges with appropriate documentation and coding practices that can contribute to claim denials and reimbursement issues. The activity addresses these gaps by providing evidence-based education and practical strategies that participants can apply to clinical decision making, patient management, and dermatology practice operations.

Cancellation Policy: If you contact Marc Bialek at mbialek@rhodeislandam.com 7 days before the conference you can get a full refund, anything less than 7 days will be kept by the Rhode Island Dermatology Society.

RIDS 2nd Annual Journal Club Dinner (Thursday, February 11, 2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 23:00:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Dermatology Society (RIDS) is pleased to invite you to participate in our 2nd Annual RIDS Journal Club Dinner, taking place on Thursday, February 11, 2027, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

This year’s Journal Club will feature six presenters, each delivering a 10-minute presentation highlighting the “Article of the Year” (2026) in their respective subspecialty areas:

General Dermatology
Complex Medical Dermatology
Dermatopathology
Pediatric Dermatology
Surgical Dermatology
Cosmetic Dermatology

The evening will begin with a one-hour networking reception and exhibit session, providing exhibitors an excellent opportunity to engage with dermatologists and other medical professionals in a collegial and focused setting. Following the reception, the academic portion of the event will feature the Journal Club presentations and discussion.

Event Schedule:

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Networking Reception & Exhibits
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Journal Club Presentations and Dinner

CME Pending

Rhode Island Derm Society upcoming events

14th Annual RIDS Fall Conference (Friday, October 30, 2026)

RIDS 2nd Annual Journal Club Dinner (Thursday, February 11, 2027)