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Scientific Programme

Philippine Dermatological Society
47th PDS Annual Convention

“Global Synergy: Advancing Dermatology
Through Collaboration”

Program at a Glance

November 6-8, 2024
Day 1 (November 6, 2024)
Time Activity
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM REGISTRATION
8:30 AM – 09:30 AM MORNING PLENARY SESSION
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM OPENING CEREMONIES
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM PERPETUO GUTIERREZ LECTURE
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM PLENARY SESSION
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM INDUSTRY SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM LUNCH / FREE TIME / VISIT BOOTHS
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSIONS
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM INDUSTRY SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
Day 2 (November 7, 2024)
Time Activity
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:00 AM – 12:00 NN BREAKOUT SESSIONS
12:00 NN – 1:30 PM LUNCH / FREE TIME / VISIT BOOTHS
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
DAY 3 (NOV. 8, 2024)
Time Activity
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM REGISTRATION
8:30 AM– 9:45 AM PLENARY SESSION
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM RESEARCH AWARDS
10:30 AM – 12:00 NN INDUSTRY SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
12:00 NN – 1:30 PM FREE TIME / VISIT BOOTHS
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM PDS BUSINESS MEETING

Annual Research Forum

November 4, 2024
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Marriot Grand Ballroom
Topic Speaker Time
Registration 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Opening & Prayer National Anthem, PDS Hymn 8:30 – 8:35 AM
Welcome Remarks Dr. Cynthia Ciriaco Tan
President, PDS (2023-2024) 		8:35 – 8:40 AM
Introduction of research committee members 2023-2024 Dr. Bryan Edgar K. Guevara
Chair, PDS Research committee 		8:40 – 8:45 AM
SESSION I – CASE REPORT CATEGORY (8 mins. Presentation, 2 mins. Q&A each)
8:45 – 9:45 AM
Moderators: Dr. Aizylynn Robledo & Dr. Maria Vina Crisostomo
Introduction of judges and criteria for judging Dr. Aizylynn Robledo & Dr. Maria Vina Crisostomo 8:45 – 8:55 AM
(1) Case report Resident 8:55 – 9:05 AM
(2) Case report Resident 9:05 – 9:15 AM
(3) Case report Resident 9:15 – 9:25 AM
(4) Case report Resident 9:25 – 9:35 AM
(5) Case report Resident 9:35 – 9:45 AM
Closing / Photo-op 9:45 – 9:55 AM
SESSION II – JPDS EDITOR’S PICK
9:55 – 10:25 AM
Moderator: Dr. Hester Bueser-Lim
Introduction Dr. Hester Bueser-Lim 9:55 – 10:00 AM
(1) JPDS Author 10:00 – 10:10 AM
(2) JPDS Author 10:10 – 10:20 AM
(3) JPDS Author 10:20 – 10:30 AM
Awarding / Photo-op 10:30 – 10:35 AM
Break (AM Snacks) 10:35 – 10:45 AM
SESSION III – NON-EXPERIMENTAL CATEGORY (8 mins. Presentation, 5 mins. Q&A each)
10:45 AM – 12:00 NN
Moderator: Dr. Lian C. Jamisola
Introduction of judges and criteria for judging Dr. Lian Jamisola 10:45 – 10:55 AM
(1) Non-Experimental Resident 10:55 – 11:08 AM
(2) Non-Experimental Resident 11:08 – 11:21 AM
(3) Non-Experimental Resident 11:21 – 11:34 AM
(4) Non-Experimental Resident 11:34 – 11:47 AM
(5) Non-Experimental Resident 11:47 – 12:00 NN
Awarding / Photo-op 12:00 – 12:10 PM
Lunch 12:10 – 1:10 PM
SESSION IV – PDS MEMBERS FORUM (8 mins. Presentation, 2 mins. Q&A each)
1:10 – 1:45 PM
Moderator: Dr. Michelle Sim & Dr. Terese Monette Aquino
Introduction Dr. Michelle Sim 1:10 – 1:15 PM
(1) PDS Member Presenter 1:15 – 1:25 PM
(2) PDS Member Presenter 1:25 – 1:35 PM
(3) PDS Member Presenter 1:35 – 1:45 PM
Awarding / Photo-op 1:45 – 1:55 PM
Break (PM snacks) 1:55 – 2:10 PM
SESSION V – EXPERIMENTAL CATEGORY (8 mins. Presentation, 5 mins. Q&A each)
2:10 – 3:35 PM
Moderator: Dr. Josef Symon Concha
Introduction of judges and criteria for judging Dr. Josef Symon Concha 2:10 – 2:20 PM
(1) Experimental Resident 2:20 – 2:33 PM
(2) Experimental Resident 2:33 – 2:46 PM
(3) Experimental Resident 2:46 – 2:59 PM
(4) Experimental Resident 2:59 – 3:12 PM
(5) Experimental Resident 3:12 – 3:25 PM
Awarding / Photo-op 3:25 – 3:35 PM
CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Zharlah Gulmatico-Flores
Head, Research Cluster 		3:35 – 3:45 PM

PDS Preconvention
in Partnership with British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)

November 5, 2024
8:30 AM to 12:00 NN
Topic Speaker Time
Registration 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Opening & Prayer National Anthem, PDS Hymn 8:30 – 8:35 AM
Welcome Remarks Dr. Cynthia Ciriaco Tan
President, PDS (2023-2024)		 8:35 – 8:40 AM
Message from the Dowling Club Dr. Tanya Bleiker
President, Dowling Club (2024-2025)		 8:40 – 8:45 AM
SESSION I – CASE PRESENTATIONS (5 mins. Presentation, 2 mins. Q&A each)
8:45 – 10:30 AM
Moderator: Dr. Hester Lim & Dr. Bryan Guevara
(7) Case reports 7 Residents (Philippines) 8:45 – 9:35 AM
(7) Case reports 7 Registrars (UK) 9:35 – 10:25 AM
Synthesis & Closing 10:25 – 10:30 AM
10 MINUTE COFFEE BREAK
SESSION II – PLENARY LECTURES
10:40 – 12:00 NN
Moderator: Dr. Symon Concha
Introduction Dr. Symon Concha 10:40 – 10:45 AM
Patch testing Updates:
Tales from the Clinic		 Dr. Donna Thompson (UK) 10:45 – 10:55 AM
Leprosy Status in the Philippines Dr. Abelaine Venida-Tablizo (Philippines) 10:55 – 11:05 AM
Infectious Tropical Diseases: Cutaneous Tuberculosis & Subcutaneous Mycoses Dr. Maria Christina Filomena Batac (Philippines) 11:05– 11:15 AM
Male Genital Dermatology Dr. Christophe Barry Bunker (UK) 11:15 – 11:25 AM
Top Tips in Managing Vulvar Skin Conditions Dr. Victoria Swale (UK) 11:25 – 11:35 AM
OPEN FORUM All plenary speakers 11:35 – 11:45 AM
AWARDING OF WINNERS Dr. Tanya Bleiker
BAD-Dowling Club		 11:45 – 11:55 AM
Closing Remarks Dr. Jasmin Jamora
Chair, PDS Annual Convention 2024		 11:55AM – 12:00 NN
CASE PRESENTATIONS FROM BAD-DOWLING CLUB
SPEAKER TOPIC / TITLE
Dr. Emily Joanna Vaughan Strikingly similar appearances in four neonates with extensive congenital epidermal skin loss with sparing of the palms, soles and head.
Dr. Jaimee Oldham CPC: A rare case of primary cutaneous apocrine carcinoma presenting as an asymptomatic forehead nodule
Dr. Llloyd Steele CPC: Connective tissue disease and sarcoidosis: a true association or a secondary granulomatous reaction?
Dr. Anjnee Shah White CPC: The Chameleon : A case series of 3
Dr. Jonathan Sutton CPC: The On Call Dermatologist and a newborn with a life threatening presentation (a large lymphangiovenous malformation, with differentials including kaserbach merit phenomenon and NICH)
Dr. Caitlin McNeill CPC: A challenging case of widespread blistering in an adult
Dr. Emelie Hutton CPC: An eye watering consequence of Atopic Dermatitis

Pre-Convention Workshops

DermSynergy: Mastering Combination Treatments Across Age Groups

November 5, 2024
WORKSHOPS: Lectures and Video Demos only
Session 1: Gen Alpha to young Millennials
1:00 - 1:30 PM Combination Treatment for Active Acne and Scars
1:30- 2:00 PM Combination Treatment for Vascular Tumors
2:00 - 2:30 PM Combination Treatment for Skin Glow and Skin texture
2:30 - 3:00 PM Combination Treatment involving Neuromodulators
Session 2: Older Millennials to Baby Boomers
3:00 - 3:30 PM Combination Treatment for Skin Laxity
3:30 - 4:00 PM Combination Treatment for Facial Volume Loss
4:00 - 4:30 PM Combination Treatments for Lifting including Threads
4:30 - 5:00 PM Combination Treatment for Pigmentary Problems
WORKSHOPS (WS): HANDS-ON
8:00 AM - 12:00 NN WS1A: Combination Treatment for Skin Laxity
WS1B: Combination Treatment for Facial Volume Loss
WS1C: Combination Treatment for Lifting including Threads
WS1D: Combination Treatment for Pigmentary Problems
WS2: Combination Treatment involving Exosomes and other Bio-cues Combination Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM WS3A: Combination Treatment for Active Acne and Scars
WS3B: Combination Treatment for Vascular Tumors
WS3C: Combination Treatment for Skin Glow and Skin texture
WS3D: Combination Treatment involving Neuromodulators
WS4: Treatments for Varicosities Treatments with Exosomes

Main Convention Program

November 6-8, 2024
Day 1 (November 6, 2024)
7:00 – 8:30 AM REGISTRATION
MORNING PLENARY SESSION
8:30 – 8:35 AM Moderator: Dr. Clarisse Mendoza Introduction
8:35 – 8:45 AM Dr. Robin Graham-Brown
(UK)		 Dermatology over 5 decades: A Look Back and Forward
8:45 – 8:55 AM Dr. Julia Schofield
(UK)		 Teledermatology and Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology Services
8:55 – 9:10 AM Dr. Anthony Bewley
(UK)		 Psychodermatology: Bridging the Gap in Clinical Practice
9:10 – 9:25 AM Dr. Mohammad Jafferany
(USA)		 Itch and Psyche: Exploring the Mind-Skin Connection in Pruritus
9:25 – 9:30 AM Q & A / Closing
9:30 – 10:00 AM OPENING CEREMONIES
10:00 – 10:30 AM PERPETUO GUTIERREZ LECTURE
Speaker: Dr. Rona Nadela
(Moderator/Intro by Dr. Juliet Macarayo)
10:30 – 11:00 AM Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire Universal Health Care in the Practice of Dermatology
11:00 – 12:30 PM INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
12:30 – 2:00 PM LUNCH / FREE TIME / VISIT BOOTHS
AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION
2:00 – 2:05 PM Moderator: Dr. Patricia T. Tinio Introduction
2:05 – 2:25 PM Dr. Jean Bolognia
(USA)		 Beyond Textbook: Key Learnings and Insights from a Trailblazer in Dermatology
2:25 – 2:40 PM Dr. George Reizner
(USA)		 Melanoma 2024
2:40 – 2:55 PM Dr. Mustafa Turhan Sahin
(Turkey)		 Dermoscopy of Pigmented Lesions: A Diagnostic Tool for Early Detection
2:55 – 3:00 PM Q & A
3:00 – 3:05 PM Moderator: Dr. Patricia T. Tinio Introduction
3:05 – 3:20 PM Dr. Tanya Bleiker
(UK)		 Contact Dermatitis: An Update on Newer Allergens
3:20 – 3:35 PM Dr. Evangeline Handog
(Philippines)		 Melasma: Truths and Consequences
3:35 – 3:50 PM Dr. Hassan Galadari
(UAE)		 Fillers and Toxins Combination Treatment: Optimizing Results
3:50 – 4:00 PM Q & A
4:00 – 5:30 PM INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
Day 2 (November 7, 2024)
7:00 – 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:00 – 10:00 AM BREAKOUT SESSION 1
Functional Dermatology & Infectious Diseases (Part 1)
Chair: Dr. Tricia Malahito		 BREAKOUT SESSION 2
Advanced Medical Dermatology & Skin Cancers (Part 1)
Chair: Dr. Symon Concha
Co-chair: Dr. Jean Bolognia		 BREAKOUT SESSION 3
Immune-mediated Inflammatory & Photosensitive Skin Disorders (Part 1)
Chair: Dr. Clarisse G. Mendoza
10:00 – 10:30 AM INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION 1 INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION 2
10:30 – 11:30 AM Functional Dermatology & Infectious Diseases (Part 2)
Chair: Dr. Abelaine Tablizo		 Advanced Medical Dermatology & Skin Cancers (Part 2)
Chairs: Dr. Eileen Cubillan
Dr. Arunee Siripunvarapon		 Immune-mediated Inflammatory & Photosensitive Skin Disorders (Part 2)
Chair: Dr. Lily Lyralin Tumalad
11:30 – 12:00 NN INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION 3 INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION 4
12:00 – 1:30 PM LUNCH / FREE TIME/ VISIT BOOTHS
1:30 – 3:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 4
Acne
Chairs: Dr. Evangeline Handog &
Dr. Rhesa Martinez		 BREAKOUT SESSION 5
Cosmetic Dermatology & Injectables (Part 1)
Chairs: Dr. Ma. Cristina Puyat (Philippines) &
Dr. Rungsima (Thailand)		 BREAKOUT SESSION 6
Psychodermatology
Chair: Dr. Antonio C. Sison
3:00 – 3:30 PM INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION 5
3:30 – 4:30 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 7
Pediatric Dermatology
Chair: Dr. Cindy Jao-Tan
Co-chair: Dr. Tanya Bleiker		 Cosmetic Dermatology & Injectables (Part 2)
Chairs: Dr. Ma. Cristina Puyat (Philippines) &
Dr. Rungsima (Thailand)		 BREAKOUT SESSION 8
Hair Loss
Chairs: Dr. Lian Songco &
Dr. Claude Yap-Silva
4:30 – 5:00 PM INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION 6
DAY 3 (NOV. 8, 2024)
7:00 – 8:30 AM REGISTRATION
PLENARY SESSION
8:30 – 8:35 AM Moderator: Dr. Arunee Siripunvarapon Introduction
8:35 – 8:50 AM Dr. Winlove Mojica
(Philippines)		 “There is No War In Ba Sing Se”: Challenging HIV Dermatoses
8:50 – 9:05 AM Dr. Belen Dofitas
(Philippines)		 Global Challenges and Solutions: Tackling Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases
9:05 – 9:10 AM Q & A
9:10 – 9:25 AM Dr. Rungsima Wanitphadkeedecha
(Thailand)		 What’s new in Cosmetic Dermatology?: Latest Technologies and Techniques
9:25 – 9:40 AM Dr. Rashmi Shetty
(India)		 A Multi-Pronged Approach to Skin Rejuvenation: Combining Lasers, Skin Care and Injectables
9:40 – 9:45 AM Q & A / Closing
9:45– 10:30 AM RESEARCH AWARDS - Dr. Bryan Guevara
10:30AM– 12:00 NN INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION : PLENARY LECTURE
12:00 – 1:30 PM FREE TIME / VISIT BOOTHS
1:30 – 4:00 PM PDS BUSINESS MEETING

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