Engage in dynamic presentations and treatment demonstrations in person with leading industry experts. Discover the latest trends in products and combination treatments and take away real-world clinical and business insights to help your practice thrive.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC
1150 22nd Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
9:00am-9:30am: Registration/Breakfast
9:30am-4:00pm: Presentations/Live Demonstrations
4:00pm-5:00pm: Cocktail Reception
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Firas Al-Niaimi, MD Dr. Firas Al-Niaimi is a highly experienced and respected consultant dermatologist with nearly 20 years of medical experience. Professor Firas Al-Niaimi has published over 210 scientific papers in medical journals, written 10 book chapters (and his own book), and completed over 400 scientific presentations in more than 55 countries around the globe. He has trained in some of the UK's top hospitals including the largest dermatology department in Europe (Manchester) and the world-renowned St. John's Institute of Dermatology at St. Thomas’ hospital where he completed a prestigious laser and Mohs surgical fellowship there and continued to work as an honorary consultant for several years. In 2021 he was appointed professor in dermatology and becomes the first and only professor in laser dermatology in the UK. |
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Douglas Wu, MD, PhD Dr. Douglas Wu is a double Board-Certified Dermatologist in both Canada and the USA with specialty training in Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Wu also holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Immunology from the University of Oxford. He has authored numerous medical articles and textbook chapters, and lectures at major conferences across the globe. Dr. Wu supervises between 20-30 ongoing clinical trials at any given time, placing him at the forefront of discovery and innovation in cosmetic dermatology. He currently practices in both San Diego, CA, and Vancouver, Canada. |
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Stacy Chimento, MD Dr. Stacy Chimento is board certified in Dermatology and is highly trained in general medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Chimento completed numerous research studies with the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery and was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Contact Dermatitis Society, and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. |
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Stephanie Phillips, NP Stephanie Phillips, NP owns and operates Aesthetic Element Medical, alongside her husband Ryan, providing cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic treatments to clients in the South Florida area. The couple has worked in the industry for the past eight years, gaining an impressive level of experience while working closely with clients to help them achieve their specific goals. They decided to start their successful business five years ago because of their love for the industry and everything it entails. While the company began in a one-room office in the back of a spinning studio, the company quickly grew from solely word of mouth referrals. Aesthetic Element quickly grew to its new 3500 sq. ft. state of the art facility in Weston, FL. |
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Dr. Konika Schallen Dr. Konika Schallen is Medical Director of the Candela Institute for Education (CIE) and Global VP of Clinical Education at Candela. She is a visionary dedicated to medical excellence and has merged her academic and private setting background with her global experience to establish CMA Medicine, a research-based laser and aesthetic practice in Jacksonville, Florida. A board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Schallen discovered her passion for lasers and aesthetic medicine while living in Europe, where she earned her Master’s in Aesthetic Medicine Certification. Renowned for her expertise, she is a highly-sought after speaker and educator, having taught and lectured to aesthetic professionals in over 40 countries worldwide.
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Nicole Marchion Nicole Marchion is the Managing Partner at Intentionaire Marketing, where she specializes in empowering medical aesthetics practices with strategic marketing tactics to drive revenue and achieve sustained marketing success. With over 15 years of comprehensive experience in marketing and advertising, Nicole has collaborated with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses and startups to globally recognized brands. Her innovative approach has led to the successful execution of numerous campaigns and strategies, establishing her as a respected thought leader in the digital marketing realm. Nicole's expertise recently took her to Harvard Business School, where she served as a distinguished guest lecturer. During her time there, she shared practical insights and real-world case studies with MBA students enrolled in an advanced digital marketing elective. |
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