2026 Dermatology Specialty Training for Orion STARS-D

Madison, WI US
November 6, 2026

Overview

Participants have already developed foundational knowledge of dermatologic diseases through training completed during the previous six-month program and will further strengthen their skills in the assessment and management of dermatologic conditions. Specialists in areas such as medical dermatology, pediatric dermatologic procedures, dermatopathology, dermatologic hair disorders and skin cancer will provide instruction through a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on training experiences.

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for physicians. 

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this educational activity, rural PCP partners will be able to:

  1. Select and perform the best procedural technique for a variety of conditions.                                
  2. Improve their ability to identify common dermatologic diseases and select a suitable treatment.
  3. Explain how best to approach skin procedures in a pediatric population                                

Provided By

  • The Orion Initiative
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
    • UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

      Course summary

      Available credit: 
      • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
        • 5.00 AAFP Credits
      • 5.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
        • 5.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
      Registration opens: 
      10/05/2026
      Course expires: 
      12/21/2026
      Event starts: 
      11/06/2026 - 8:30am CST
      Event ends: 
      11/06/2026 - 3:30pm CST
      Cost:
      $0.00
      Rating: 
      0

      Agenda

      Time/LocationActivityAvailable CE Credit
      AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, UW-Madison CEU 
      8:30 a.m.
      HSLC 2158
      BreakfastCE Credit Not Available 
      9:00 a.m.Introduction
      Dr. Daniel Bennett
      0.25
      9:15 a.m.

      Biopsies and Excisions: Essential Knowledge and Skill Workshop
      Dr. Andrew Swanson

      As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

      1. Describe the procedures for shave biopsies, punch biopsies, and excisions and the advantages/limitations of each.
      2. Describe the principles that optimize outcomes for excisions and closures
      3. Demonstrate use of buried sutures in layered closures
      1.5
      10:45 a.m.BreakCE Credit Not Available 
      11:00 a.m.

      Preventative and Definitive Treatment Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer 
      Dr. Annika Weinhammer

      As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

      1. Demonstrate management of actinic keratoses.
      2. Describe non-surgical treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancer.
      3. Discuss surgical treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancer.
      1
      12:00 p.m.
      HSLC 1244
      LunchCE Credit Not Available 
      1:00 p.m.

      Complex Medical Dermatology: A Primer for Primary Care
      Dr. Olivia Davies

      As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

      1. Review clinical presentations of complex medical dermatology conditions
      2. Discuss clinical warning signs and pre dermatology visit work up
      3. Explain typical treatments and possible side effects
      0.5
      1:30 p.m.

      Small Patients, Big Feelings: Comfort During Dermatologic Procedures
      Dr. Jackson Turbeville

      As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

      1. Recognize common pediatric dermatology conditions that can be appropriately managed with office-based procedures
      2. Describe age-appropriate strategies to prepare and comfort children before and during procedures
      3. Demonstrate safe positioning and holding methods for young children undergoing office-based procedures
      4. Apply practical techniques for performing common dermatology procedures in children
      0.5
      2:00 p.m.BreakCE Credit Not Available 
      2:15 p.m.

      Helping Your Dermatopathologist Help You
      Dr. Daniel Bennett

      As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

      1. Select the best biopsy technique for a variety of skin conditions
      2. Provide appropriate clinical information to the consulting dermatopathologist
      3. Apply the results provided in a dermatopathology report to patient care
      0.5
      2:45 p.m.

      Alopecia for Primary Care

      Dr. Charlotte LaSenna

      As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

      1. Diagnose androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata based on pertinent history and physical exam findings, keeping in mind that more than one cause of alopecia may be present. 
      2. Develop stepwise, evidence-based treatment plans for androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, including first-line and systemic options.
      3. Counsel patients on treatment expectations including time to treatment response, side effects, and monitoring
      0.75
      3:30 p.m.Closing
      Dr. Allison Miller
      CE Credit Not Available 

      Total CE Credits Available: 5

      Elements of Competence

      This educational activity is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:

      • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)/Nursing: Patient care and procedural skills, Medical knowledge, Practice-based learning and improvement
      • Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies: Teams and teamwork
      • Social Impact and Belonging: Address Differences in Health Outcomes
      UW-SMPH HSLC (CTATC) and WIMR (3001A)
      750 Highland Avenue
      Madison, WI 53792
      United States

      For additional venue information, please contact Jasmine Vang at [email protected].

      Planners and Faculty

      NameRoleTitle/Affiliation
      Olivia Davies, MDFacultyAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Charlotte LaSenna, MDFacultyAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Andrew Swanson, MDFacultyAssociate Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Jackson Turbeville, MDFacultyAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Annika Weinhammer, MDFacultyAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Daniel Bennett, MDPlanning Committee Member, FacultyProfessor and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Nicole Bonk, MDPlanning Committee MemberAssociate Professor, Department of Medicine, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Allison Miller, MDPlanning Committee MemberAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      Jasmine Vang, BSActivity CoordinatorAdministrative Specialist, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
      James Eberhard, MFA Accreditation SpecialistContinuous Certification and Cont Edu. Prgm Mgr, Office of Continuing Professional Development, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

      Disclosures

      It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE).  In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. 

      For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.

      NameRoleRelevant Financial Relationships DisclosedDiscussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
      Daniel Bennett, MDPlanning Committee Member, FacultyNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseYes
      Nicole Bonk, MDPlanning Committee MemberNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
      Allison Miller, MDPlanning Committee MemberIncyte (Co-investigator)No
      Olivia Davies, MDFacultyNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseYes
      Charlotte LaSenna, MDFacultyNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseYes
      Andrew Swanson, MDFacultyNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
      Jackson Turbeville, MDFacultyNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseYes
      Annika Weinhammer, MDFacultyNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
      Jasmine Vang, BSActivity CoordinatorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
      James Eberhard, MFAAccreditation SpecialistNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo

      *Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re‐selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.

      Discloser List CME Internal Report

      Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

      Accreditation Logos

      Accreditation Statements

      Joint Accredited Provider LogoIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP and The Orion Initiative. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
       

       

      American Medical Association (AMA)

      The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      AAFP Credit Logo

      American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 

      The AAFP has reviewed Dermatology Specialty Training for Orion STARS-D and deemed it acceptable for up to 5.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/06/2026 to 11/06/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

       

      Continuing Education Units (CEU)

      The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.5 CEUs or 5.0 hours.

      Available Credit

      • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
        • 5.00 AAFP Credits
      • 5.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
        • 5.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

      Cost:
      $0.00
      Please login or register to take this course.

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      Questions about Registration

      Email [email protected].

      Program Changes

      Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserves the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.

      Accessibility

      We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request. 

      Cancellation and Refund Policy

      Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received at least 96 hours prior to the conference will allow a full refund except for the $10 nonrefundable processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 96 hours prior to the activity start date.

      Deadline for Claiming Credit Policy 

      This course expires 45 days after the last day of the activity. Learners will not be able to claim credit after this date.

      Additional Information

      For additional information or for any questions, please contact Jasmine Vang at [email protected].