Spring Training

PDA 2026 Spring Training
Medical Therapeutics in Dermatology
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Westin Kierland
Scottsdale, Arizona

A joint meeting with the Phoenix Derm Society


Now is an exciting time in medical dermatology! New biologics, genetic testing and telemedicine have changed our landscape of treatment options and changed the therapeutic ladders. Join us in Scottsdale for an expert, interactive review of where we are and where we are going in the field of medical dermatology. CME credit will be offered.

DATE/TIME
Saturday, May 9, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

FEATURED SPEAKERS

  • Jenny Hsiao, MD – University of Southern California
  • Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD - University of Pennsylvania 
  • Susan Swetter, MD - Stanford University
  • Lucia Diaz, MD - University of Texas 
  • Kieron Leslie, MBBS, DTMH - University of California, San Francisco
  • Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH - Cornell University 

DX & THERAPEUTIC UPDATES IN

  • Hidradentiis
  • Psoriasis and CV Risk
  • Melanoma
  • Peds
  • Infections
  • Vitiligo
  • Urticaria
  • Psoriasis and Biologics or Phototherapy
  • Melasma

Download PDA's 2026 Support Brochure

PROGRAM CHAIRS
Janellen Smith, MD, University of California, Irvine
Hege Grande Sarpa, MD, University of California, Irvine 
Christina Kraus, MD, University of California, Irvine