Business 201 Faculty < Back Kim Campbell Founder and Chief Advisor Kim Campbell is the Founder of Dermatology Authority and ClubDerm.com . She has established a medical communications agency focused on collaborations with key opinion leaders, publications, leading societies, and industry partners within the dermatology market. Kim holds a Master's degree in Health Education and Administration, bringing a blend of expertise in healthcare and education to the agency. Dermatology Authority has become a trusted resource delivering high-quality educational programs and partnerships that benefit the dermatology profession. https://thedermatologyauthority.com/ Business201 Home

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Practical Symposium | Winter Learn, Shred, Learn! January 29 - February 1, 2026 The Hythe | Vail, CO Hotel & Travel LEARN | SHRED | LEARN Register Today! Attendee Brochure PS Winter Home 2026 Hotel Accommodations The Hythe Vail 715 West Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 A limited number of The Hythe Vail hotel rooms have been reserved at the special $524 conference rates for the Practical Symposium | Winter meeting dates [Thursday, January 29th through Sunday, February 1st]. These rooms are only available to registered attendees on a first-come basis. The special rate ends on January 5, 2026, or when the room block sells out. The Hythe at Vail | Upon registering for the meeting, you will receive an email with the hotel registration link. Note: The lecture room, exhibit hall, meals, and social events are all held within The Hythe Vail. Other Lodging Options: There are numerous hotels, VRBOs and AirBNBs in the Lionhead and Vail Villages. Ground Transportation Epic Mountain Express To & From Airport / Hotel (Reservation Required) 1-800-525-6363 | Epic Mountain Express Website Airport Options Denver International Airport - DEN Denver, CO (~2 hour drive to hotel) Eagle County Airport - EGE Gypsum, CO (~30 minute drive to hotel)

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

Douglas Gray, MSOR, MBA < Back Douglas Gray, MSOR, MBA Faculty Douglas A. Gray is an entrepreneur, practitioner, leader, educator, and author with 30+ years of experience in Data & Analytics, IT/Software, E-Commerce, and Consulting. Mr. Gray has worked for Fortune 1-250, start-up, and early-stage companies in industries including retail, airlines, travel distribution, financial services, healthcare insurance, consulting, and commercial software. Mr. Gray is currently a Director, Data Science at Walmart Global Tech – US Omni Retail Tech where he leads teams that increase efficiency, cost effectiveness, and profit performance leveraging data and advanced analytics methods and solutions focused on End-to-End Fulfillment. His teams deliver economic impact and business value in the 9-figure range annually. He has been a member of two INFORMS Prize winning organizations: Walmart (2023) and American Airlines (1990). Previously, Mr. Gray served as Director, Enterprise Data & Analytics at Southwest Airlines. Through the data and analytics solutions delivered, Doug’s organization at Southwest Airlines generated $100M in annual operating cost reduction, and $100M in annual revenue augmentation. As a result, the team was recognized with the following awards: Teradata EPIC Award, FICO Decision Management Innovation Award, Alteryx Best Business ROI Award (2), Drexel LeBow Analytics50 Award (2), and AGIFORS Operations Best Innovation Award. Mr. Gray was a founding team member at award-winning American Airlines Decision Technologies (AADT) (now part of CAE, Inc.), which pioneered numerous innovations driving substantial economic impact in the use of Analytics in the airline industry, solving commercial and operational problems across the enterprise. At Sabre, he served as the founding CTO of Travelocity.com , the world’s first real-time, Internet-based travel reservation system. Mr. Gray served as Acting Director of Analytics at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City where he led the development of an Analytics Platform, i.e., a data warehouse, an operational dashboard, and a portfolio of analytical scoring models for measuring patient propensity for health conditions, behaviors, and outcomes. BCBSKC evolved the platform into a commercial Analytics-as-a-Service enterprise (CobaltTalon) serving other BCBS entities that was later sold to HealthLumen. Through his own company, Blueprint Technology Advisors, LLC, d.b.a., Optima Analytics, Mr. Gray advises executive leadership teams on best practices of applying Technology & Analytics to corporate strategy and Digital Transformation, and implementing Technology & Analytics organizations and capabilities. Mr. Gray has taught executive education seminars in Analytics since 2009. As an Adjunct Professor at SMU, Mr. Gray taught Business Analytics in the Cox School of Business EMBA Program 2016-20, through which his students’ real-world Case Analysis Projects routinely delivery 6-7-8-figure ($M) tangible, measurable business value and economic impact benefits. Mr. Gray serves as the primary instructor for Business Analytics in SMU’s MS in Data Science program. In 2025, Mr. Gray will offer an elective course, AI Strategy, in SMU’s EMBA Program. Mr. Gray teaches Analytics & AI Strategy for SMU Continuing and Professional Education and SMU Cox Leadership Academy. He currently serves on SMU’s Future of Work Advisory Council. PS Home

Joseph Merola, MD, MMS < Back Joseph Merola, MD, MMS Faculty Joseph F. Merola, M.D., M.M.S. , a leading clinician, researcher, and clinical investigator who treats immune-mediated diseases such as psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis and lupus, has been named Chair of Dermatology . Dr. Merola, who joined UT Southwestern October 16, 2023. came from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. He held many leadership positions there, including Vice Chair of the Department of Dermatology in Clinical Trials and Innovation, Director of the Clinical Unit for Research Innovation and Trials, Director of the Center for Skin and Related Musculoskeletal Diseases, and Director of the Harvard Combined Internal Medicine-Dermatology Residency Training Program. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and a Master of Medical Sciences degree from Harvard Medical School. He then completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, a residency in dermatology at New York University Medical Center, and both a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in rheumatology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “The multidisciplinary skills, clinical expertise, and leadership record that Dr. Merola brings will expand the Department of Dermatology’s tradition for excellence and further enhance our institution as a national hub for discovery and innovation,” said W. P. Andrew Lee, M.D. , Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Dean of UT Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Merola specializes in hard-to-treat cases of immune-related inflammatory disorders, which can lead to damage to skin, cartilage, bone, and internal organs. He is the Founding President of the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Clinics Multicenter Advancement Network, Vice President of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board and Scientific Advisory Committee, and President of the Medical Dermatology Society, among multiple other leadership positions. He also has led clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health and the pharmaceutical industry related to inflammatory skin and joint disease including psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis, and he has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles. PS Home

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. For any inquiries, please call or email us. Alternatively you can fi ll in the following contact form . 2110 Research Row Suite 100 Dallas. TX 75235 USA 214-530-5200 info@dermatology.academy (no .com needed) Send Us a Message Name Email Message I'm messaging about the following: * Required Practical Symposium Ski Symposium Hone PA | NP Dermpath On Demand Business 201 Symposium Other Send Thanks for submitting!

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 management of the patient. Iron Sharpens Iron In-Person & Online Events Focused on Dermatology, Dermatopathology & Business About | Your Academy It is now more important than ever to understand the importance of the close cross-fertilization that occurs among dermatology, dermatopathology, and industry. In order to plan optimal treatment and provide the best patient care, correlation between dermatologists and pathologists is crucial. In this ever-changing field, clinicopathologic correlation also helps to guide research, new drugs, and device product development within dermatology. We hope you will join us at one of our upcoming in-person symposiums or online educational events! Clay J. Cockerell, MD Event Portfolio PRACTICAL SYMPOSIUM AUGUST 20-23, 2026 | VAIL, CO LEARN MORE SKI SYMPOSIUM JAN 29 - FEB 1, 2026 | VAIL, CO LEARN MORE HONE PA+NP SYMPOSIUM SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 | DALLAS, TX LEARN MORE DERMPATH ON DEMAND ONLINE 24/7/365 LEARN MORE BUSINESS 201 ONLINE LECTURES LEARN MORE

Practical Symposium | Summer Sharpen Your Dermatology, Clinicopathologic & Business Skills. Join us August 20-23, 2026, in Vail, CO Hotel & Travel PS Home PS26 Register Attendee Brochure Discover what the locals know: We came for the winter but stayed for the summer. You'll want to spend the long days outdoors with the amazing summer climate. Whether your idea of fun is being active outdoors or relaxing by the pool with a good book, the choices are plentiful. Here are some of the local's favorite things to do in the summertime in the Vail Valley: Hiking | Biking Tennis | Pickleball | Golf Festivals | Wine tasting Ziplining | Ballooning Rafting | Kayaking | Fishing Horseback riding And so much more! 2026 Hotel Accommodations The Hythe Vail 715 West Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 A limited number of The Hythe Vail hotel rooms have been reserved at the special $379 conference rates for the Practical Symposium. These rooms are only available to registered attendees on a first-come basis. The special rate ends on July 18, 2026 or when the room block sells out. The Hythe at Vail | Reservation Link Note: The lecture room, exhibit hall, meals, and social events are all held within The Hythe Vail. Other Lodging Options: There are numerous hotels, VRBOs and AirBNBs in the Lionhead and Vail Villages. Ground Transportation Epic Mountain Express To & From Airport / Hotel (Reservation Required) 1-800-525-6363 | Epic Mountain Express Website Airport Options Denver International Airport - DEN Denver, CO (~2 hour drive to hotel) Eagle County Airport - EGE Gypsum, CO (~30 minute drive to hotel)

Practical Symposium | Summer Sharpen Your Dermatology, Clinicopathologic & Business Skills. Join us August 20-23, 2026, in Vail, CO Future Dates PS Home 2027 Practical Symposium | Summer July or August TBA, 2027 Beaver Creek, CO

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