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The Next Peak: Advancing Dermatology Together

Our program is curated by director Elise Burger, MD., an acting faculty member at the University of Utah Department of Dermatology. She will be serving as the director for Summit over the next 2 years.  Summit is a unique space where practical insights and innovative ideas come together to create an exceptional educational experience. My goal is to craft sessions that inspire forward thinking while staying grounded in high-value, practical education. I look forward to building a program that connects and energizes our community. I hope to see you at Summit Derm in 2026.

We typically change the speakers and topics each year given that many attendees come back year after year. Our goal is to be at the forefront of research and new treatment to common and complex conditions.

With all that said, we are pleased to present the following program.  Click the links to learn more about each speaker.

Presentation materials will be available digitally to attendees as the conference nears.  We do not offer print materials in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint.  This is an in-person only event, we will not be offering virtual services.

2026 PROGRAM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

7:00 am  [NON-CME] 
BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION

7:30 am [NON-CME] 
INTRODUCTION
   Elise Burger, MD.

7:40 am [CME] 
FROM HANDS TO FEET (Hand Eczema & Palmoplantar Disease & Mgt.)
   Mark Hyde, PA-C, PhD

8:30 am [CME] 
THE NEW BLACK BOX (pharma, systems & prior auth procedures)
    Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS

9:10 am [CME] 
RESIDENT CASE PRESENTATION 
  Caroline Stone, MD, PGY-2 Resident

9:30 am [NON-CME] 
BREAK
  Enjoy refreshments and networking with our exhibitors

9:50 am [CME] 
PIGMENTARY DISORDERS
  Nisma Mujahid, MD.

10:30 am [CME] 
THE 10 CONSULTS THAT WILL RUIN YOUR FRIDAY  (and how you will love them anyways)
  Jeremy Schneider, MD.

11:10 am [CME] 
RESIDENT CASE PRESENTATION 
  Courtney Kenyon, MD, PGY-2 Resident

11:30 am [NON-CME] 
BREAK
  Meet our exhibitors & enter to win our opportunity drawing!

11:40 pm [NON-CME] 
PRODUCT THEATER
  Dine in for lunch 

12:45 pm [NON-CME] 
BUSINESS MEETING
  Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, Chair UofU Derm

2:00 pm [NON-CME] 
CONCLUSION OF DAY 1
 

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

7:00 am [NON-CME] 
BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION

7:30 am [NON-CME] 
INTRODUCTION
   Elise Burger, MD.

7:40 am [CME] 
PROCEDURAL PEARLS FOR CUTANEOUS ONCOLOGY 
   Eric Millican, MD.

8:30 am [CME] 
LEG ULCERS
   Elise Burger, MD.

9:10 am [CME] 
RESIDENT CASE PRESENTATION 
 Ellie Herron, MD, PGY-2 Resident

9:30 am [NON-CME] 
BREAK
  Enjoy refreshments and networking with our exhibitors

9:50 am [CME] 
ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY: UPDATES ON SYSTEMIC AND TOPICAL THERAPIES IN THE DERM TOOLBOX
   Caroline Laggis, MD.

10:50 am [CME] 
RESIDENT CASE PRESENTATION ON PSORIASIS
  Natella Maglakelidize, MD, PGY-2 Resident

11:00 am [CME] 
SUMMIT IN REVIEW GAME & OPPORTUNITY DRAWING!
  Elise Burger, MD.

11:20 am [NON-CME] 
LUNCH OVER PRODUCT THEATER
  Dine in for lunch 

12:20 pm [CME] 
PEDIATRICS UPDATE
   Lisa Swanson, MD.

1:20 pm [CME] 
HAIR LOSS AND MANAGEMENT
   Tim Schmidt, MD.

2:30 pm [NON-CME] 
CONCLUSION
  Thanks for coming! Save the Date for Next Year September 2027

SPEAKER PHOTOS

If your more of a visual person, here is a look at our 2026 speaker lineup.  To learn more about each speaker, click the red links above in the schedule section.

Elise Burger
Kristina Callis Duffin
Nisma Mujahid - CROP
Mark Hyde
Tim Schmidt
Millican
lisa swanson
jeremy schnieder
courtney kenyon
Ellie Herron
Natella Maglakelidize
Caroline laggis
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