Practical Symposium | Summer Sharpen Your Dermatology, Clinicopathologic & Business Skills. Join us August 20-23, 2026, in Vail, CO 2025 Document Center CME | MOC | Presentations PS Home CME Certificate | Symposium Evaluation: The CME Evaluation must be completed in order to obtain your earned CME credits. CME Certificate | Symposium Evaluation >> CME Accreditation & Faculty Disclosure Information: Accreditations & Faculty Disclosures >> Self-Assessment | CCP (Continuing Certification Program) / MOC Testing & Certificate Information CCP/MOC/SAM content will be online until 08/15/2025 at 11:59 PM. You must be a 2024 registered attendee to be eligible to earn CCP/MOC/SAM credits. CCP/MOC/SAM competition certificates will be sent on or before 11/01/2025 to attendees who complete the slide review and/or great cases. Digital Slide Review Access closes at 11:59 PM on 8/15/2025. Instructions are provided on the first page of the exam. e-Slides >> Exam >> Great Cases Attendees who attend/participate in the Great Cases sessions will receive CCP/MOC/SAM credits. Presentations All presentations are copyrighted. © Any other use of this educational content without consent from the author/faculty is prohibited. Presentations >> Faculty-approved presentations will be uploaded at the end of the conference. American Board Of Dermatology Disclaimer: Please note that the Practical Symposium is solely responsible for the question content. These questions are not a publication of the ABD, nor has ABD provided information to the Practical Symposium about ABD board exam content. American Board of Pathology MOC Recognition Statement: This activity has been registered to offer credit in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the quiz evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 24 Lifelong Learning (CME) in the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC hours equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit and recognizing participation. The participant's AB Path# and date of birth (MMDD) are needed to upload the credits.

Matthew Leavitt, DO Matthew Leavitt, DO Faculty Dr. Matt Leavitt is a board-certified dermatologist and the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS), the country's largest dermatology practice. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Ameriderm, a division that provides billing services for dermatology practices. Dr. Leavitt's vision led to the development of ADCS’s research division which has undertaken numerous studies for major pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, Dr. Leavitt founded Medical Hair Restoration (MHR), which he grew into a national practice for surgical hair transplantation that became the second-largest hair restoration practice in the country. Dr. Leavitt now holds the office of Executive Medical Advisor with Bosley, the largest hair restoration group in the world. Dr. Leavitt is the Chairman of the KCU-GME/ADCS Orlando Dermatology Residency Program. He has served as President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) and is a founding father of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, where he served as its first vice president. Dr. Leavitt was also one of the founding members and is currently the president of the Hair Foundation. Dr. Leavitt is presently a Clinical Assistant Professor in Dermatology for the University of Central Florida and Kansas City University. Dr. Leavitt is a member of the advisory boards and a national speaker for Allergan. Formerly he was a member of the advisory boards of Merck and Pfizer (now Johnson & Johnson) and Photomedex, Abbvie, amongst others. Dr. Leavitt has served as a special consultant to Lexington International. Dr. Leavitt is recognized both nationally and internationally as an accomplished author, clinical researcher, surgeon, and lecturer on the subject of hair loss. He has received numerous grants and awards including the prestigious Golden Follicle, from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons. Recently he was featured on the cover and lead article for The Dermatologist. Dr. Leavitt is a founder and 21-time chairman of the annual Live Surgery Workshop. Dr. Leavitt has authored numerous articles for dermatology, hair, and cosmetic journals and chapters in textbooks. He has been interviewed by the print and electronic media including The New York Times, The WSJ, Forbes, Men's Vogue, Parents Magazine, etc. as well as appearing on America's Health Network, CBS's 'The Early Show,' The Learning Channel, NBC iVillage. Through the Leavitt Family Foundation, he has co-sponsored fourteen annual charity golf tournaments benefiting Ronald McDonald House and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCF). He serves on the CCF boards both nationally and locally. He has been recognized by Ernst & Young as a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year and received numerous awards from the business community, such as Smart Awards, Florida Medical Business, etc. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Leavitt completed his residency at Ohio University Grandview Medical Center. PS Winter Home

Practical Symposium | Winter Learn, Shred, Learn! January 29 - February 1, 2026 The Hythe | Vail, CO Who Should Attend? LEARN | SHRED | LEARN PS Winter Home The Practical Symposium | Winter is designed for: Dermatologists Mohs Surgeons Dermatopathologists Pathologists Dermatology Physician Associates/Assistants Dermatology Nurse Pra ctitioners Plastic Surgeons that Treat Skin Disorders Family Practitioners that Treat Skin Disorders Podiatrists that Treat Skin Disorders Dermatology and Mohs Fellows Dermatopathology Fellows Dermatology Residents Pathology Residents Register Today! Attendee Brochure Top Reasons to Learn | Shred | Learn Earn CME | Presented by World-Renowned Luminaries Virtually all of the major topics of dermatology and dermatopathology will be covered in this 3 day comprehensive seminar. Learn the essentials of clinicopathologic correlation, the cornerstone of dermatology and dermatopathology. Earn 12.25 CME credit hours. Sessions on Fillers, Superficial Radiation Therapy, Molecular Diagnosis, Pediatric Dermatology, Therapeutics, and more... Creative sessions and updates on these essential topics are included for a more intense didactic education. The Vail Valley Vail is the world's best winter playground. Practical Symposium Goals Achieve your educational goals with the ability to earn CME credits/hours. Comprehensive agenda topics covering a broad spectrum of dermatology and clinicopathologic correlation topics through engaging lectures. Advance your knowledge base by interacting in live demonstrations featuring emerging dermatologic technologies. Access to specialty and industry luminaries to strengthen your clinical and diagnostic skill sets. Expand your professional and social networks by mingling with colleagues, key opinion leaders, and industry executives. Prepare for the board or recertification exam through intense self-assessment and review sessions. Educational Objectives 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 the treatment of dermatologic disorders, including biologics, combination therapy, and evolving treatment options. Implement learned skills about the clinical and histopathologic features, management, and treatment of common skin cancers and non-cancerous skin disorders. Evaluate new diagnostic and treatment algorithms for pigmented neoplasms (including melanoma), carcinomas, and inflammatory conditions. Assess the use of physical therapies in treating skin lesions, including cryotherapy, radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, and light therapy. We would be honored to have you join us in Vail. We know that you will come away learning an incredible amount and have a great time in the process.

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. PS Home

Mark Kaufmann, MD < Back Mark Kaufmann, MD Faculty Mark Kaufmann, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, a position he has held since 1995. He was in solo private practice for 23 years until he joined The Dermatology Group in November 2017. In September 2020, he joined Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery as their Chief Medical Officer. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, completing residency training in dermatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. He is board certified in dermatology. Dr. Kaufmann is currently the Immediate-Past President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has served on the AAD Board of Directors, as well as countless AAD committees, and has chaired many of them as well. He also serves as an advisor to the Academy RUC team (Relative Value Scale Update Committee) - a position he has held for over a decade. Dr. Kaufmann’s contributions to the American Academy of Dermatology have been recognized by his receiving a Presidential Citation in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022. With many articles published on the topic of health information technology, Dr. Kaufmann is a frequent national lecturer, including the annual meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology, and other societies, and grand rounds. PS Home

Here's a list of must-have dermatopathology educational textbooks. Educational Must Have Items Dermatopathology Dermatopathology is a specialized branch of pathology in which there has been great progress as new techniques have become available to evaluate the pathology of the skin. Many of the advances in our knowledge and understanding of the skin and the diseases that affect it have been made by people with experience of both diagnostic pathology and clinical dermatology. With significant numbers of large textbooks available, there is a need to provide practical clinical information and concise criteria for pathologic diagnosis for pathologists and dermatologists looking for up-to-date diagnostic and management options. Check Price Lever's Dermatopathology: Histopathology of the Skin - Twelfth Edition Used by generations of physicians who encounter patients with dermatological diseases, Lever’s Dermatopathology: Histopathology of the Skin comprehensively covers skin disease in which histopathology plays an important role in diagnosis. The updated 12th Edition, edited by Drs. David E. Elder, Rosalie Elenitsas, George F. Murphy, Misha Rosenbach, Adam I. Rubin, John T. Seykora, and Xiaowei Xu, maintains the proven, clinicopathologic classification of cutaneous disease while incorporating a “primer” on pattern-algorithm diagnosis. It features larger images throughout, as well as thoroughly revised content with new diseases and new information on pathophysiology and molecular pathogenesis—all in an easy-to-navigate, highly readable format. Check Price Dermatopathology: Expert Consult - Third Edition Offering a unique combination of expert online lectures, vast image collections both in print and online, and an easy-to-use print atlas, Dermatopathology, 3rd Edition, helps you master the complexities of this challenging and fast-changing subspecialty. Dr. Elston and his colleagues make dermatopathology easier to understand, leading you to efficient, accurate diagnoses of the most important common dermatologic findings seen in practice. Check Price Practical Dermatopathology - Third Edition Written from the perspective of both the histopathologist and clinician, Practical Dermatopathology, 3rd Edition, allows you to search by disease or pathologic feature to quickly locate key criteria and a differential diagnosis. Practical and portable, Practical Dermatopathology is your ideal high-yield microscope companion! Check Price Dermatology: Illustrated Study Guide & Comprehensive Board Review - Second Edition A fully-illustrated, note-packed volume of information, Dermatology: Illustrated Study Guide and Comprehensive Board Review fulfills a real need for a single study guide for the Dermatology Board Exam. Written by a previous Chief Resident of Dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, the text focuses on presenting comprehensive information in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-remember format. Check Price

Joel Cohen, MD Joel Cohen, MD Faculty Joel L. Cohen, MD (FAAD, FACMS) is an internationally recognized expert on aesthetics and skin cancer. He is the Director of AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery, and AboutSkin Research in metropolitan-Denver, Colorado. He was named a Top Dermatologist by US News and World Report, Castle Connelly Top Doctor (2013-2023), and voted by his peers as one of Denver’s Top Doctors in 5280 magazine 10-times. He is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, and Fellowship-trained in Mohs Surgery, Lasers and Cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Cohen has published over 306 medical articles and book chapters, and has has co-authored 3 academic textbooks. He lectures every month at national meetings as well as at many international congresses, and has participated in over 100 clinical trials including key aesthetic lasers and devices. He is on the teaching faculty of the University of California Irvine as an Associate Professor of Dermatology. He is 1 of the 2 Medical Directors for Cosmetic Physician Partners (CPP). Dr. Cohen has received many prestigious awards including the Melanoma Research Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award, the ASDS Public Service Award, the ASDS Patient Safety Hero Award, the ASDS Excellence in Education Award, the ASCDAS Distinguished Service Award, and the ASDS Traveling Mentorship & Teaching Award. He has been quoted in many newspapers & magazines including Vogue, TIME, Glamour, Elle, Allure, The New York Times (x4), Reader’s Digest, Shape, USA Today, US News & World Report, InStyle, BuzzFeed, MSN.com , ABC.com , NewBeauty, Condé Nast, Men’s Health, Huffington Post, International Business Times, Consumer Reports (x8), SELF, Women’s Health and MORE Magazine. He regularly appears on Denver TV stations (with over 75 appearances discussing aesthetic issues, dermatology, and skin cancer), and has been a guest on many segments of SiriusXM Doctor Radio. He was also featured on the Emmy Award winning show “The Doctors.” PS Winter Home

Business 201 Symposium Online lectures designed for residents, attending physicians and medical students. Business 201 Home Recorded Lectures Welcome to the Business 201 Symposium Helpful Tips When Opening Your Own Practice Risk Mitigation in HR Physicians and Leadership The Imporance of Developing a Cybersecurity Plan COMING SOON - Legal Issues Including Tax Benefits of Owning Real Estate Marketing Introduction for the Care-preneur Prescribing Prosperity: A Financial Health Planfor Physicians Tax & Accounting Tips for Physicians General Business Information for Physicians Legal Considerations Regarding Employment Leadership in the 21st Century Risk Management | Property & Casualty Insurance Residential Real Estate Tips Building Office Space | Commerical Real Estate Intellectual Property Issues In Medical Practice Finance Basics for Physicians Banking Basics for Physicians Q&A with the Faculty

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Dermpath On Demand is an online educational website for all things dermatopathology. Join Dr. Clay Cockerell in the library 24/7/365 to view eSlides and case review videos. Industry Partners DOD Home Dermpath On Demand has become the online destination for dermatopathology training. Weekly training sessions are widely attended by dermatology residents, pathology residents, dermatopathology fellows, MOHS fellows, medical students, and attending physicians and extenders looking to sharpen their dermatopathology and clinicopathologic skills. Without the generous support of our industry partners, these educational events would not be a reality. Please take the time to check out their services. Click on the logos to visit their website. Interested in becoming a Dermpath On Demand industry partner, contact us for details.

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David Hensley, MD < Back David Hensley, MD Faculty David Hensley, MD, is an experienced dermatologist at Metroplex Dermatology. He is dedicated to serving patients living in and around Arlington, Texas. A native of North Texas, Dr. Hensley graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. Dr. Hensley then served as a dermatology clinical research fellow at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for two years before completing his dermatology residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. In 2000, he was honored to accept the role of chief resident and served in this position for a year before returning to Texas. Dr. Hensley has practiced clinical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in Arlington since 2001 and regularly lectures and educates peers in his field. He started Metroplex Dermatology in early 2010 and continues to provide exceptional, personalized care to patients in the Arlington area. Hone Home