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, May 31, 2025
Shangri-La Toronto
188 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5H 0A3
9:00am-9:30am: Registration/Breakfast
9:30am-4:00pm: Presentations/Live Demonstrations
4:00pm-5:00pm: Cocktail Reception
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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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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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Eric Wong, MD, FRCP, FAAD Dr. Eric Wong is a double board-certified Dermatologist with accreditation in both Canada and the United States. He is the Cosmetic Medical Director at RejuvaDERM and leads the clinic with world class knowledge in cosmetic training in Dermatology obtained across Canada and North America. Dr. E. Wong is the author of many publications and book chapters in the field of Dermatology, including “Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies: Chemotherapeutic-Induced Nail Reactions”, where he has worked with world renowned Dermatologists. Currently, Dr. E. Wong practices cosmetic and medical Dermatology in both Edmonton, AB and Grande Prairie, AB. |
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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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Scott Gerrish, DO Dr. Scott Gerrish is distinguished in the field of non-invasive cosmetic and regenerative medesthetics. He has been in practice for over twenty-four years, with thriving practices in Virginia and Arizona. He has performed over 50K non-surgical procedures and treatments. He is a Key Opinion Leader, trainer, and author.
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Ontonio Karam Ontonio Karam has extensive experience in medical aesthetics, sales, and marketing. Ontonio possesses an innate talent for executing strategic marketing initiatives that produce game-changing results. He's an expert at crafting a seamless client journey that spans from the very top of the sales funnel, through to acquiring new clients and retaining them. As the Co-Founder of Skinfluence Marketing, Ontonio has worked with many leading surgeons, dermatologists, and medical spas, meticulously cultivating each of his clients' identities, creating brand authority, and propelling clinics toward unrivaled success. |
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