HONE PA+NP Symposium Sharpen Your Clinical Skills Join us in Dallas, TX | September 12, 2026 Hone Home 2025 CME & Document Center CE Certificate: The CE evaluation must be completed to receive your CE certificate. Only registered attendees will be eligible to earn CE credit. CE Evaluation & Certificate - CE evaluation and certificate link opens on September 13th and will close at midnight on September 30th. HONE PA+NP Symposium Accreditation HONE PA+NP | Sharpen Your Clinical Skills Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Dallas, TX | HONEPANP.com This activity is jointly provided by Med ical Education Resources and Cockerell Educational Foundation. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Cockerell Dermatopathology Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physician assistants and nurse practitioners involved in caring for patients with dermatologic disorders. Program Overview The purpose of this meeting is the hone the clinical skills of PAs and NPs that are focused on treating patients with dermatologic disorders. Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: Discuss & translate the current trends and future innovations associated with clinical dermatology and dermatopathology Demonstrate an improved knowledge base of the various treatment options and the use of multiple modalities in treating specific dermatologic disorders. Recall the basic principles for treating dermatologic disorders, including biologics, combination therapy, and futu re treatments. Discuss & implement learned skills about the clinical and histopathologic features, management, and treatment of common skin cancers and non-cancerous skin disorders. Appraise & evaluate new diagnostic and treatment algorithms for pigmented neoplasms (including melanoma), carcinomas, and inflammatory conditions. Assess the use of physical therapies, including cryotherapy, radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, and light therapy, in treating skin lesions. Faculty Click here to view the 2025 HONEPA+NP faculty. Agenda Click here to view the 2025 HONEPA+NP agenda. Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and Cockerell Educational Foundation. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Nursing Credit Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of ~8 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity. Physician Assistant Credit Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for ~8 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies relevant financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

Your Academy is a series of in-person symposiums and online educational events that are focused on core and emerging dermatology and dermatopathology topics. The goal is to improve each physician and clinician's clinicopathologic correlation which leads to better patient management. Education Calendar Calendar | Agenda View

Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD < Back Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD Symposium Managing Director Cockerell Dermatopathology , Founder & President Health Education Services sponsored by Lake Granbury Medical Center, Program Director, Residency Program Dermpath On Demand , Co-Founder & Educational Director Dr. Clay J. Cockerell is a world-renowned specialist in treating and diagnosing skin disorders and has diagnosed over three million biopsies. An internationally recognized pioneer in his field and double board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology, Dr. Cockerell has been practicing medicine since 1986. He is currently the Founder & President of Cockerell Dermatopathology and the Program Director of the Health Education Services dermatology residency program sponsored by the Lake Granbury Medical Center. Also, Dr. Cockerell sees patients a few days per month to assist with resident training and to keep his clinicopathological skills sharp. Dr. Cockerell has held numerous leadership positions within several highly regarded medical associations. Most notably, he served as the President, Secretary & Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology, President of the Texas Dermatological Society, and President of the Dallas Dermatological Society. Also, Dr. Cockerell holds leadership roles as Founder and President of Cockerell Dermatopathology and a former AmeriPath Board of Directors member. Dr. Cockerell and his wife, Brenda, had a lifelong dream of producing wine and, in 2005, purchased a vineyard in Calistoga, California. They now produce wine under the Coquerel Family Wine Estates label. Dr. Cockerel and Brenda have two children, Charles and Lillian, and they have been married for forty-six years. In addition, Dr. Cockerell and Brenda enjoy traveling, golf, and winter sports. Hone Home

Roger Ceilley, MD Roger Ceilley, MD Faculty Dr. Ceilley received his Medical Degree and dermatology residency training at the University of Iowa. He is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology and is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. He has served as president of the American Academy of Dermatology, president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology. He is the director of our training program in Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery. Memberships and Awards: Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology Past President, American Academy of Dermatology Past President, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery American Medical Association Director training program in Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery PS Winter Home

Joan Guitart, MD Joan Guitart, MD Faculty Focus of Work Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Dermatopathology, Skin cancer prevention and detection Education MD: Autonomous University of Barcelona (1983) Postgraduate Training Resident: Univ. of Illinois Hospital, Pathology (1988) Fellow: Cleveland Clinic, (1989) Intern: Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine (1990) Resident: Cleveland Clinic, (1990) Certifications Board Certification: Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology Board Certification: Dermatopathology, American Board of Pathology Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology PS Winter Home

James Allred, MD James Allred, MD Faculty James Allred, MD, MS, FAAD, is a dermatologist at Access Dermatology Clinic in Franklin and Glasgow, Kentucky, and Gallatin, Tennessee. Originally born and raised in the western United States, Dr. Allred has called southern Kentucky his home since 2015. During that time, Dr. Allred has lectured at national conferences, published academic articles, and founded multiple technology startups dedicated to improving patient care. He also was a founding member of the education committee for Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, a nonprofit dedicated to improving patient care through novel technologies and techniques. Before then, Dr. Allred completed his dermatology residency in Austin, Texas, where served as chief dermatology resident, patented multiple medical devices, and was a recipient of teaching awards and speaking awards, including from the Texas Dermatological Society. He completed his medical school training at the University of Utah, where he served as student body president during his fourth year, co-founded the Bench-to-Bedside research program, and was among the first students to be chosen to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society for medical scholastic excellence. As an undergraduate at the University of Colorado at Boulder, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with dual degrees in history with honors and summa cum laude in anthropology, where was chosen as the graduation speaker, having received the outstanding undergraduate award and outstanding senior thesis award in 2003. Dr. Allred is married with five beautiful children and has two large dogs. He gets the greatest enjoyment in life from them, especially when introducing them to his first love of the outdoors. One annual highlight for him is where he is able to take his family every year to the Colorado Rockies, where he leads the first and only continuing medical education hike that teaches dermatologists from around the country about how the environment (i.e. plants, sunlight, insect bites, etc) can negatively affect the skin. In 2021, Dr. Allred decided to establish Access Dermatology Clinic as the method to synthesize what he has learned as a clinician and an innovator to creatively and compassionately serve the people of southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee. PS Winter Home

Practical Symposium | Winter Learn, Shred, Learn! January 29 - February 1, 2026 The Hythe | Vail, CO Clay's Message LEARN | SHRED | LEARN PS Winter Home Register Today! Attendee Brochure

Business 201 Faculty < Back Edward Zabawski, DO Dermatologist Dr. Edward Zabawski is a board-certified dermatologist with a passion for treating a variety of skin, nail, and hair disorders. His formal education and training include: Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA) – BS, Pharmacy Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Athens, OH) – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Doctors Hospital of Stark County (Massillon, OH) – General and Internal Medicine Internship UNT Health Science Center (Fort Worth, TX) – Dermatology Residency A fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), Dr. Zabawski’s research has been published in major dermatology articles and publications. In his spare time, Dr. Zabawski enjoys fishing, sports, cooking, and music. https://www.epiphanydermatology.com/ Business201 Home

Business 201 Faculty < Back Mary Nix Partner Mary Goodrich Nix is a Partner at LPHS with 25 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation. She frequently handles non-compete and trade secret litigation for publicly traded and privately held companies, including Fortune 500 , middle market companies, and startups in a variety of industries. Ms. Nix has extensive courtroom experience, including multiple jury trials, bench trials and injunction evidentiary hearings. She has arbitrated numerous cases throughout Texas and in other parts of the country. Mary is frequently called upon to assist companies when key employees move between competitors. In her work related to confidential information and trade secret protection, she advises clients in the identification of confidential information, trade secrets and other intellectual property assets and options for protection. Ms. Nix is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has worked successfully with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) , the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and several other federal, state and local government agencies when a client is the subject of a complaint. Advocacy in this area includes responding to the complaint, negotiating where appropriate and advocating for her clients in administrative hearings. Frequent matters she handles include allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference claims, Title VII claims, claims related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation and alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA) and alleged Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) violations. https://www.lynnllp.com/ Business201 Home

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Practical Symposium | Summer Sharpen Your Dermatology, Clinicopathologic & Business Skills. Join us August 20-23, 2026, in Vail, CO Industry Partnership Opportunities PS Home Dr. Clay Cockerell, the faculty and attendees, gratefully acknowledge the following industry partners supporting the Practical Symposium. Industry Brochure Given last year’s marked success in our 12th year, we are highly confident and excited about the successful future of this symposium and its great potential. We respectfully request your consideration in supporting our 2026 Practical Symposium. Being sensitive to the balance between your monetary commitment and the importance of meaningful clinician interactions, we are committed to continuing our intimate atmosphere with rich interaction between industry partners and attendees. There are numerous partnership and support opportunities such as meals, evening receptions, attendee bags, video conferencing, our faculty dinner, and others. Our industry partners are welcome to attend all scientific sessions and social events. The Practical Symposium’s goal is to continue evolving into the most innovative, creative, and dynamic conference that encompasses dermatology, dermatopathology, and their relationships with industry partners. We encourage you to commit early by pledging your support before we sell out our exhibit hall and other promotional opportunities. Industry Brochure

Ciaran Smythe, DO Ciaran Smythe, DO Faculty Ciaran was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Oregon with a degree in human physiology and minor in chemistry. He proudly followed in his mother’s footsteps by pursuing osteopathic medicine and attended the Western University of Health Sciences COMP-Northwest, where he received the prestigious Arthur O. Rott Scholarship and graduated valedictorian of his class. Ciaran began his residency training in orthopedic surgery, during which time he found his passion for dermatology. He conducted research in skin cancer, medical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology in Florida prior to beginning residency at Lake Granbury Medical Center. He enjoys finding ways to contribute to the field through education, leadership, and community outreach. In his free time, Ciaran likes hiking, cliff jumping, running, traveling, and eating his way through Dallas. PS Winter Home