Events and Dinner Programs

At the OSDA, we want to help facilitate occasions for dermatology providers to meet and connect with others in the community. Our event calendar is a great resource to find opportunities around town where members will have a chance to network and interface with fellow peers, colleagues, organizations, and pharmaceutical representatives/companies to learn more about the latest in the field of dermatology.

Feel free to browse for upcoming events and sponsored dinners in and around Portland, and check back frequently as we continue to update the calendar with more events.


Nov
30

Navigating Novel Terrain in Vitiligo Management

A Practical, Patient-Centric Review for the Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider

Please join Cornerstone Medical Education for a dinner presentation on vitiligo management practices with speaker Lakshi M. Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP.

This event if free to attend, dinner will be provided, and you can earn both AAPA and ANCC CME credits for attending. To view the informational flyer, click HERE.

Please RSVP HERE.

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2023 IPC Psoriasis Masterclass
Nov
4
to Nov 5

2023 IPC Psoriasis Masterclass

Please join the International Psoriasis Council for a North American Masterclass on the topic of Psoriasis.

The IPC Psoriasis Masterclass for North America is an intensive, eight-hour educational program designed for early-to-mid-career dermatologists and healthcare professionals interested in specializing in psoriasis care. With a focus on fostering a small group environment, the Masterclass provides a personalized learning experience, empowering participants to excel in their careers and become leaders in the field of psoriasis.

The agenda has been carefully designed to ensure participants gain the skills and knowledge required to manage patients effectively. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities with distinguished experts in the field.

To learn more about the topics discussed, agenda, and how to register for the event, please visit their website.

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Take Action for Psoriatic Disease
Oct
29

Take Action for Psoriatic Disease

Take ACTION aims to brings the psoriatic disease community together to honor those living with psoriatic disease, connect with the community, and celebrate your accomplishments. 

The event is open to everyone from family members, friends, healthcare providers, community partners, corporate sponsors and supporters. The funds raised by this community will fund collaborative, transformational research, advocacy efforts and educational programs that help the more than 8 million people in America living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. 

Take ACTION-Fest is the culmination of the team fundraising efforts with lots of events happening throughout the day at the Oregon Zoo on October 29th.

To learn more about this event, how to register a team for fundraising, and other ways to help please go to the event website.

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Visualizing the Future of Skin Biology and Dermatology
Oct
19
to Oct 23

Visualizing the Future of Skin Biology and Dermatology

  • Salishan Resort, Gleneden Beach, Oregon, USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2023 Montagna Symposium on the Biology skin marks the 70th occurrence of this illustrious research conference! The program, chaired by Dr. Dennis Roop, will take a broad look into the future of skin biology and dermatology and include sessions on Skin Cancers, Tissue Repair and Fibrosis, Skin Inflammation and Keratinocyte – Immune Cell Cross-talk, and Emerging Therapeutic Approaches. Joe Gray, Ph.D. (OHSU) will provide the keynote speech.

We hope to see you there as we dive into future of dermatologic research. Please share this conference opportunity with your faculty, peers and trainees (travel awards are available)!

All conference information can be found at www.montagnasymposium.org including the below:

Registration

Program (subject to change)

Submit an Abstract

Apply for a Travel Award

Significant deadlines include:

July 25, 2023 — Abstract and Travel Award Submissions Due

September 15, 2023 — Early bird registration price ENDS

Continuing Medical Education:Accreditation:Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Credit:OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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2023 IPC Psoriasis Masterclass Registration Deadline
Sep
15

2023 IPC Psoriasis Masterclass Registration Deadline

This event is taking place on Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The deadline to register is September 15th.

Please join the International Psoriasis Council for a North American Masterclass on the topic of Psoriasis.

The IPC Psoriasis Masterclass for North America is an intensive, eight-hour educational program designed for early-to-mid-career dermatologists and healthcare professionals interested in specializing in psoriasis care. With a focus on fostering a small group environment, the Masterclass provides a personalized learning experience, empowering participants to excel in their careers and become leaders in the field of psoriasis.

The agenda has been carefully designed to ensure participants gain the skills and knowledge required to manage patients effectively. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities with distinguished experts in the field.

To learn more about the topics discussed, agenda, and how to register for the event, please visit their website.

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May
25

Zoryve: A Clear Choice for Plaque Psoriasis Topical Treatment

You’re Invited to a Dinner Presentation Hosted by Arcutis Biotheraputics!

Zoryve: A Clear Choice for Plaque Psoriasis Topical Treatment presented by Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP

Date: May 25th, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: de Fuego Grille (12566 SE 93rd Ave., Clackamas, OR 97015)

RSVP: Please email Jenny Price (jprice@arcutis.com) to sign up for the event. For more detailed information, click HERE to download the event flyer.

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May
22

Incyte Presents: Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

You are cordially invited to attend an Incyte Dermatology Promotional Presentation:

Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: Burden of Disease and a Topical Pathway to JAK Inhibition

Presented by Benjamin Ehst, MD (Oregon Medical Research Center)

Brix Tavern
8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Tualatin, OR 97062

For more information about the event and instruction on how to RSVP, click HERE to view the flyer.

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May
17

War on Melanoma Panel Discussion

  • OHSU's Knight Cancer Research Building (6th Floor Executive Suite) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, you are invited to a dinner to discuss Oregon's War on Melanoma efforts. We will have 3 of our OHSU melanoma experts sharing on the latest tools in prevention, detection and treatment of melanoma.

Join the dinner discussion and learn about the implementation of GEP testing at OHSU to aid in guiding individualized patient care. 

Dinner is set for 6:30pm.

For more information about this event and details on how to RSVP, see the event flyer HERE.

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May
8

Support War on Melanoma with Burgerville!

Help support the War on Melanoma and Melanoma Awareness Month just by eating delicious burgers!

On May 8th, if you visit the Montavilla or West Linn Burgerville locations and mention “Aim at Melanoma”, they will donate 20% of the cost of your order to the War on Melanoma organization.

Visit Burgerville at 8218 NE Glisan in Portland or 18350 Willamette Drive in West Linn to participate.

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Arcutis Medical Roundtable Dinner
Apr
12

Arcutis Medical Roundtable Dinner

On behalf of Ryan Culala, PharmD, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Arcutis Biotherapeutics, you are cordially invited to participate in an Arctics Medical Roundtable dinner being held at Tavern on Kruse, Wednesday April 12th, 2023, at 6:00pm.

Moderated by Collin Blatter and Taylor Pottratz, PA, you and your peers will have the opportunity to learn about interesting case studies and share your clinical experiences. The agenda will consist of:

  • 6:00-6:30 pm - Arrival and Check In

  • 6:30-8:30 pm - Dinner (served during presentation)

  • 7:00-8:30 pm - Case Study Presentation and Discussions

  • 8:30 pm - Adjourn

Venue: Tavern on Kruse (4835 Meadows Rd #133, Lake Oswego, OR 97035)

Please RSVP by email to Kristi Di Renzo (kdizenzo@mjhlifesciences.com). You will receive a calendar hold and can confirm any dietary restrictions.

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