Skin of Colour Seminar

Chroma Dermatology's educational event is an Asia-Pacific first. It will provide general practitioners with structured, bespoke, up-to-date education on the diagnosis, management and complications of common skin conditions in skin of colour (non-Caucasian skin types).
Registration fee includes lectures, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, networking sessions & a cocktail reception at the Pullman Melbourne On The Park.
Registration fee includes lectures, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, networking sessions & a cocktail reception at the Pullman Melbourne On The Park.
Standard Rate: $390 + GST
Early Bird Rate: $250 + GST (Before August 15th 2019)
Chroma Dermatology Skin of Colour Seminar, 2019
08:30 – 09:00 Delegate Registration
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and overview of scientific sessions
09:15 – 09:45 Skin of Colour – what is it, how is it different and why is it important?
09:45 – 10:15 Acne – differences in skin of colour and management tips
10:15 – 10:30 Q & A
10:30 – 11:00 Morning Tea
11:00 – 11:30 Case Studies – Red Faces
11:30 – 12:00 Rosacea in skin of colour – optimising treatment and what diagnoses you can’t miss
12:00 – 12:30 Sunscreens: What’s fact, what’s fiction? And what’s best for skin of colour
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:00 Psoriasis – systemic associations and special considerations in skin of colour
14:00 – 14:30 A new era – what GPs need to know about biologic therapy for psoriasis and eczema
14:30 – 14:45 Q & A
14:45 – 15:15 Shades of Grey – tips for diagnosing and managing eczema in skin of colour
15:15 – 15:45 Afternoon Tea
15:45 – 16:15 Case studies – Itchy and Scratchy
16:15 – 16:30 Evaluations and Overview
16:45 – 17:45 Propaira and 4Cyte Pathology - Cocktail Reception Cliveden Bar, Pullman On The Park, East Melbourne
Sunday September 1st, 2019
09:00 – 09:15 Cultural competence: What is it and why is it important for patient care?
09:15 – 09:45 Engaging and retaining multicultural patients in your practice
09:45 – 10:00 Q & A
10:00 – 10:30 Applying cultural competence to patient case-studies/profiles
10:30 – 10:45 Q & A
10:45 – 11:15 Morning Tea
11:15 – 11:45 Molluscum and warts – Management tips and tricks in skin of colour
11:45 – 12:15 Lasers in skin of colour – basic principles in skin of colour
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch
13:15 – 13:45 Vitiligo – what you must know about this autoimmune condition and new treatments on the horizon
13:45 – 14:15 Test your knowledge – Practical Dermatology Quiz
14:15 – 14:30 Feedback and Evaluation
14:30 – 14:50 Afternoon Tea
14:50 – 15:00 Closing remarks
Speakers:Dr. Michelle Rodrigues, Dr. Celest Wong, Dr. Giri Raj, Dr. Priska McDonald, Ms Shima Gourani, Ms Div Pillay
Location
Pullman Melbourne On The Park
192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne VIC 3002
Car parking is available onsite at The Pullman On The Park (Conference day rate $30). Wilson's car parking is also available at St Andrews Place, East Melbourne and Albert Street, East Melbourne (From $8 per day if pre-booked online). The Pullman On The Park is a short walk from Jolimont train station and tram stops.