Past Lectures

SDS Meeting: Wednesday June 17, 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 5:30 PM

Dr. Paras Vakharia

Paras Vakharia, MD, PharmD, Dermatology

Presenting Therapeutic Updates in Rheum-Derm Disease: What’s New and Why It Matters

Dr. Vakharia is an Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, and Director of Resident Wellness in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. After graduating from pharmacy school and medical school, he completed his dermatology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern prior to joining Northwestern. His areas of interest include cutaneous lupus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, and sarcoidosis, where he is part of the institution’s multidisciplinary programs. He has been or is currently a principal investigator for over 15 clinical trials for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. He also serves as an officer for various national organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology, Medical Dermatology Society, and Rheumatologic Dermatology Society. In his spare time, he enjoys fitness classes, learning languages, and traveling; in April, he will be going on his honeymoon with his wife Megan in Japan!

SDS Meeting: Wednesday March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm

Introduction to the Skin of Color Center at the University of Washington and a Case-Based Discussion

Presented by Olivia Ware, MD

Olivia Ware, MD, FAAD is an Acting Instructor in the UW Department of Dermatology and a board-certified dermatologist at Harborview Medical Center. She is the Director of the Skin of Color Center of Excellence. Dr. Ware earned her BA in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology at Whitman College in 2013. She earned her MD at Howard University College of Medicine in 2020. After completing her MD, Dr. Ware completed her Internal Medicine Internship in 2021 at MedStar/ Georgetown Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She then went on to complete her Dermatology Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and recently graduated from the program in 2024. Dr. Ware specializes in skin of color, burnout, pigmentary disorders, hair disorders, and hidradenitis suppurativa.

 

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The University of Washington School of Medicine and Washington State Dermatology Association. The University of Washington School of Medicine 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

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (Each session is worth 2 credits)

SDS Meeting: Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm

Adherence to Treatment

Presented by Steve Feldman, MD

Steve Feldman, MD

Dr. Steven R. Feldman is Professor of Dermatology, Pathology, and Social Sciences & Health Policy at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He leads the Center for Dermatology Research, a health services research center whose mission is to improve the care of patients with skin disease. Dr. Feldman’s chief clinical interest is psoriasis, a physically & psychosocially disabling chronic disease. His passion is to help guide how patients with psoriasis are treated. He served on the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation, was the Foundation’s 2019 Psoriasis Educator of the Year, and directed psoriasis education programs for the American Academy of Dermatology. According to Expertscape.com, Feldman has been rated among the top experts in the world on psoriasis, dermatology, and treatment adherence.

Feldman’s broad catalog of research has been published in over 1,500 Medline-referenced articles. In collaboration with other investigators, Feldman has done groundbreaking work on tanning and on patients’ adherence to their medication treatment regimens, transforming how physicians understand and enhance patients’ use of treatment for chronic skin diseases.

Feldman received the American Academy of Dermatology’s Livingood Lectureship award in 2006, speaking on Looking Beyond the Borders of our Specialty (his lecture was published at: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0k12m28n). He is editor of the Journal of Dermatological Treatment and the Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and Chief Medical Editor of The Dermatologist magazine. He is author of the book Practical Ways to Improve Patients’ Treatment Outcomes and the novel Bent Toward Justice (the audiobook version was narrated by Emmy Award winner Ed Asner). Since 2021, Feldman has served as Senior Advisor for Dermatology & Patient Adherence to Sensal Health, developing, testing, and implementing new technologies for assessing and improving patients’ adherence to treatment. On the side, Feldman is an amateur magician (ask to see his magic tongue depressor). He was the Libertarian candidate for US House in NC’s 10th Congressional district in 2024 and will be on the ballot again in 2026 promoting a platform of civility, peace, and fiscal responsibility.

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The University of Washington School of Medicine and Washington State Dermatology Association. The University of Washington School of Medicine 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

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (Each session is worth 2 credits)

SDS Meeting: Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm

“What’s Love Got to Do With It? A Holistic Approach to Dermatologic Care for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth”

Presented by Markus Boos, MD, PhD

Markus Boos, MD, PhDMarkus Boos, MD, PhD, is an attending pediatric dermatologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Boos also serves as the Co-Director of UW Department of Dermatology Residency Training Program. Dr. Boos enjoys caring for all children with skin disorders but has a special interest in primary cutaneous lymphoma, the skin manifestations of immunodeficiency and LGBTQ health. He is an advocate for climate/environmental health as it relates to children’s health.  As a gay father, Markus enjoys spending free time with his children. When he is not at work, he also enjoys reading, running and swimming. He cheers for his Detroit Red Wings, the San Antonio Spurs and has adopted the Seahawks as his pro football team.  Dr. Boos, like all of Seattle Children’s Hospital, values diversity and welcomes all patients and their families, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our clinic is a safe space for everyone.

Accreditation

The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.        (Each session is 2.0 credits)

SDS Annual Meeting 2024-25

Sep 2024Dr. Peter Kally“Eyes on the Skin: Ophthalmic Insights for Dermatologists”
Oct 2024Canceled
Nov 2024Dr. Julia Riley“Management of Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Treatment Framework for a Complex Disease”
Jan 2025Dr. Alexandra Keefe“Pediatric Genetic Disorders with Dermatologic Findings”
Feb 2025Dr. Ravi Krishnan“Mohs Surgery for the treatment of Melanoma”
Mar 2025UW Dermatology Residents“Greatest Cases” Part I: Drs. Marissa Appiah, Wenelia Baghoomian, Aisha Jamison, and Pragna Naidoo
Apr 2025UW Dermatology Residents“Greatest Cases” Part II: Drs. Caitlin Brumfiel, Heather Mahurin, Emily Marré, and Lindsey Warner
May 2025Dr. Johann E Gudjonsson“Pathogenic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting in Lichen Planus.” Odland Lecture (hybrid)
Jun 2025Dr.Mariam Alam“Behind the Bra: Inflammatory Dermatoses of the Breast”

SDS Annual Meeting 2023-24

Sep 2023Drs. Paul Nghiem & Michi Shinohara“The UW DEPARTMENT of Dermatology: How did we get here & where are we going?”
Oct 2023Dr. Eleni LinosTechnology for Good", Pommerening Lecture
Nov 2023Dr. April Armstrong“Frontiers in Psoriasis Management: New and Emerging Therapies”
Jan 2024Dr. Lisa MaierAdventures in Patch Testing
Feb 2024UW Derm Residents1st & 2nd Years present "Greatest Cases" Part I
Drs. Keesha Jeter, Heather Mahurin, Lindsey William Warner
Mar 2024Dr. Tanya Greywal“Acne Vulgaris: What’s New?”
Apr 2024UW Derm Residents
Drs. Caitlin Brumfiel, Lindsay Gunnell, Linda Oyesiku, Charlotte Read, Yvette Ssempijja		1st & 2nd Years present "Greatest Cases" Part II
May 2024Dr. Keith ChoateGenetic Investigation of Rare Inherited and Mosaic Disorders Reveals Novel Pathways for Disease Pathogenesis and Treatment", Odland Lecture
Jun 2024Dr. Matthew Mansh“Medical Dermatology for Gender Diverse Patients: A Core Primer”

SDS Annual meeting 2022-23

Sep 2022Dr. Mariam Mafee“High Risk SCC: Review and Updates”
Oct 2022Dr. John E. Harris“Vitiligo: Clinical Characteristics, Optimizing Management, and Emerging Treatments” Pommerening Lecture
Nov 2022Dr. Jacqueline Junkins-Hopkins“Selective Diagnostic Updates and Cutaneous Lymphoma”
Jan 2023Dr. Cory Simpson“Blistering Diseases from Bedside to Bench”
Feb 2023Dr. Anna Cogen“Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Diagnostic Challenges in Patients with Rash and End Organ Damage”
Mar 2023Dr. April Schachtel“Clinically Oriented Onychomycosis”
Apr 2023UW Derm Residents1st & 2nd Years present “Greatest Cases”
Apr 2023Dr. Howard Y. Chang“RNA Origin of Sex Biased Immunity” Odland Lecture
Jun 2023Dr. Avrom S. CaplanI. “Reactive Granulomatous Dermatitis”
II. “Trichophyton Indotineae”

SDS Annual meeting 2021-22

Sep 2021Dr. Jay Vary“CPT Coding Conundrums”
Oct 2021Dr. Junko Takeshita“Eliminating Disparities in Dermatology: An Example in Psoriasis,” Pommerening Lecture
Nov 2021Dr. Ronda Farah“Updates in Hair Loss and Hair Cosmetics Every Dermatologist Should Know in 2021”
Jan 2022Dr. Sara Hylwa“Pearls and Lessons in Contact Dermatitis”
Feb 2022Dr. Temitayo Ogunleye“Approach to Management of Scarring Alopecias in Skin of Color Patients”
Mar 2022Dr. Ata Moshiri“21st Century Dermatopathology: Molecular Diagnostics for Melanocytic Neoplasms”
Apr 2022UW Derm Residents1st & 2nd Years present “Greatest Cases”
May 2022Dr. Brian S. Kim“Neuroimmune Regulation of Itch,” Odland Lecture
Jun 2022Dr. Eleanor Knopp“Alopecia Updates 2022: Practical Tips for Diagnosis and Treatment”