RIDS 14th Annual Fall Conference
Downtown Providence Marriott Hotel,
Providence, RI
Friday, October 30th, 2026
Conference Schedule
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Description
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8:00-8:30 am
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Registration & Breakfast
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8:30 - 9:30 am
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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
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9:30 -10:30 am
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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
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10:30 -11:00 am
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Morning Break and Exhibits
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Session 3 - Lawrence J. Green, MD, FAAD - Nutrition and the Skin and AAD Update and Q&A
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12:00 - 1:00 pm
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Lunch Break and Exhibits
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1:00-2:00 pm
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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
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2:00-3:00 pm
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Session 4 - Eva R. Parker, MD, DTMH, FAAD - Microplastics and Dermatology: Impacts and Opportunity
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3:00-4:00 pm
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Session 5 - Thomas E. Rohrer, MD - Beauty and Aging
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4:00-5:00 pm
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Session 6 - Coding and documentation pearls to support reimbursement and avoid denials - Howard Rogers, MD
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5:00-5:30 pm
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Final Comments, Raffle & Adjournment, Networking Session/RIDS Happy Half Hour
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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.
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Target Audience: Dermatologists and other professional healthcare providers
Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, attendees 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
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Criteria and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Rhode Island Hospital and the Rhode Island Dermatology Society. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Rhode Island Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
