2024 MAD Clinical Dermatology at Big Sky

This conference will focus on current and emerging dermatologic topics which will be addressed in the traditional didactic-style lecture with question-and-answer format.  Topics chosen for this activity have been selected from past years’ evaluation data where participants indicated issues which caused struggle. The information presented with be supported with clinical photos, video, and web content where appropriate. Attendees will gain better knowledge of guideline updates, current case studies, and strategies to improve clinical care in an informal atmosphere that encourages audience participation and robust discussion.

Agenda information will be updated as the agenda is finalized. 

1. Demonstrate increased competence in identifying a variety of dermatologic ailments, such as management of melanoma, alopecia, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
2. Discuss the appropriateness of skin biopsies, targeted therapies, differential diagnosis, and the importance of appropriate genetic testing.
3. Utilize updated guidelines to manage and optimize patients with dermatologic conditions.

This event takes place at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana. See hotel tab for address, lodging, lift ticket, and shuttle information.

Registration deadline:

In-person attendance registration closes January 19, 2024 at 11:00 pm MST. 

Registration fee includes:  program materials, CME certificate, and one (1) ticket to the Friday evening family dinner.

• MAD Member $500.00
• Non-MAD Member $750.00
• APP without accompanying physician $500
• APP with accompanying physician $450 (1st APP); $400 (2nd APP)
• Other healthcare professional (RN, pharmacy, managers, etc.) $500.00
• Resident, Fellow, Medical Student $750.00

**Virtual attendance will be offered - Please select the virtual option for your registration type if this is your intended method of participation.**

  Virtual attendance registration closes January 23, 2024 at 11:00 pm MST.

Social activities: (please purchase your tickets when registering for this event)
Friday, January 26th - Family dinner 
The Friday evening dinner is included in the registration fee for conference registrants.  Fees apply for additional guests.

• Conference attendee - $0.00 (included in tuition fee for conference attendee)
• Guests age 10 and up - $25.00 each
• Guests age 3 to 10 - $15.00 each
• Guests age 0 to 3 - Free

Saturday, January 27th - Adults-only reception
The Saturday evening adults-only reception is offered for an additional fee for conference registrants and guests.
Ticket includes 1 complimentary drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres. A cashless bar will also be available.

• Adult attendees only - $25.00 each

For questions or to update social activity selections, please contact Ashley at [email protected].

Joining the Montana Academy of Dermatology
Interested in becoming a Montana Academy of Dermatology (MAD) Member?
Who can join? Any dermatologist with their primary practice in Montana can join for a yearly fee.

Contact Dr. Abbott at [email protected] if you are interested.

Credit equivalencies for non-physician learners:

AAPA
American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification.  Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 13.00 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.  
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Visit here for more information.

Montana Board of Nursing
The Montana Board of Nursing allows continuing education credits that have been approved by “a professional organization that establishes criteria for continuing education in nursing, advanced nursing, medicine and other health care specialties.” Nurses may receive a certificate for 13.00 hours for completing this program.
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AANPCB
For the purposes of recertification, AANPCB accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by ACCME as an equivalent number of hours of participation. 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ = 1 contact hour.
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Visit here and click on renew certification for more information.

ANCC
Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses for recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education).
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Visit here for more information.

Disclaimer
It is the sole responsibility of individuals to stay abreast of credit requirements for their individual certification. This list is provided as a courtesy but does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, usefulness, or timeliness of the information listed. Links to the third party sites are provided for your convenience. Accessing such sites is solely at your own risk. Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.

Big Sky Resort and Shuttle information:

At Big Sky resort, the conference center and hotels are slope side with a free public shuttle bus for any exploring you may want to do around Big Sky resort. Lodging options, lift and trail reports, maps, and more can be found on the Big Sky Resort website: https://bigskyresort.com

Big Sky Resort is located at 50 Big Sky Resort Road in Big Sky, Montana, approximately one hour south of Bozeman and the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.  Shuttles to Big Sky are available by reservation with several companies, including Karst Stage (Here), Big Sky Shuttle (Here), or Big Sky Taxi (Here).  Rental cars are also available at the airport.  

Accommodations:

A room block with discounted accommodations has been set up for this event.   The discounted room block will be available until Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  Rooms are first come, first reserved.  Rooms are available at Huntley Lodge, Shoshone Condominiums, and The Summit at Big Sky.  

Please reference Montana Academy of Dermatology 2024 when making reservations.  Early reservations and registration are suggested.  Due to the nature of this recreational area, the conference lodging room block is limited.

Check out Big Sky Resort Lodging here!

Big Sky Reservations (800) 548-4486 or visit the website here.

Lift ticket and ski rental information:

We are happy to announce a discounted rate for lift tickets. Please click here for more information!

Discounted lift tickets will be available for purchase in connection with this event.  Attendees must purchase online in order to receive the discount. Ski rental discounts will also be available to those lodging with the resort. Please note that these discounts are only available to those attendees staying at Big Sky Resort.

The Billings Clinic Office of Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. 

Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Billings Clinic Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Ashley Webb, other
CME Coordinator
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Activity Administrator

Nothing to disclose

James Abbott, MD
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Activity Director

Nothing to disclose

Julia Curtis, MD
MD
University of Utah Health
Murray, UT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ronda S Farah, MD
University of Minnesota
Maple Grove, MN

Faculty

Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Pfizer, Inc. (Relationship has ended)|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-P and g (Relationship has ended)

Sancy Leachman, MD
Professor & Chair
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR

Faculty

Grant or research support-Castle Biosciences|Advisor-Palvella Therapeutics|Advisor-Merck & Co., Inc.|Advisor-Orlucent|Advisor|Honoraria-Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Grant or research support-SKLIP

Jamie Lynn Woodcock Rhoads, MD
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Faculty

Advisor-Argenx|Advisor-Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Grant or research support-Genentech, Inc. (Roche) (Relationship has ended)|Speakers Bureau-Eli Lilly And Company (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Eli Lilly And Company (Relationship has ended)

Scott Worswick, MD, FAAD
associate professor
USC
Venice, CA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Billings Clinic is pleased to announce the inclusion of exhibit booths for the 2024 Clinical Dermatology at Big Sky event.  The audience for this in-person event will consists of board-certified or board-eligible community dermatologists and dermatopathologists providing both adult and pediatric dermatologic care along with other healthcare professionals with an interest in dermatology. The anticipated audience number this year is 60 participants.

The exhibit hall will open Thursday afternoon and be open during all meeting times as noted below. Breakfast, breaks, and receptions are key opportunities to connect with attendees and faculty. Representatives are welcomed at evening dinners and receptions; however, meal fees apply per representative and must be purchased in advance. 

Booth space is limited. To reserve your exhibit space, please complete the registration form (click here) and return to Ashley by January 4, 2024.  Payment for the virtual exhibit space is due by January 15, 2024.  Booth space will not be held without a completed and signed registration form.  

Exhibitor booth information:
Booth table fee $2500.00
Maximum of two (2) representatives per booth at any time.
Booth includes one (1) 6 ft. table with 2 chairs. Table cloth not included.
Lunch and snacks included for maximum of 2 representatives

A room block has been set for this event. Please visit the Hotel tab above for lodging information.

     
Should you have any questions about exhibiting or the conference itself, please contact Ashley at [email protected] or by phone at (406) 238-2833.