2026 Dermatology Specialty Training for Orion STARS-D
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:
- Select and perform the best procedural technique for a variety of conditions.
- Improve their ability to identify common dermatologic diseases and select a suitable treatment.
- 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
- 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™
Agenda
| Time/Location | Activity | Available CE Credit AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, UW-Madison CEU |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. HSLC 2158 | Breakfast | CE 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 As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
| 1.5 |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break | CE Credit Not Available |
| 11:00 a.m. | Preventative and Definitive Treatment Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
| 1 |
| 12:00 p.m. HSLC 1244 | Lunch | CE Credit Not Available |
| 1:00 p.m. | Complex Medical Dermatology: A Primer for Primary Care As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
| 0.5 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Small Patients, Big Feelings: Comfort During Dermatologic Procedures As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
| 0.5 |
| 2:00 p.m. | Break | CE Credit Not Available |
| 2:15 p.m. | Helping Your Dermatopathologist Help You As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
| 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:
| 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

For additional venue information, please contact Jasmine Vang at [email protected].
Planners and Faculty
| Name | Role | Title/Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Davies, MD | Faculty | Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Charlotte LaSenna, MD | Faculty | Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Andrew Swanson, MD | Faculty | Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Jackson Turbeville, MD | Faculty | Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Annika Weinhammer, MD | Faculty | Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Daniel Bennett, MD | Planning Committee Member, Faculty | Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Nicole Bonk, MD | Planning Committee Member | Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Allison Miller, MD | Planning Committee Member | Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Jasmine Vang, BS | Activity Coordinator | Administrative Specialist, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
| James Eberhard, MFA | Accreditation Specialist | Continuous 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.
| Name | Role | Relevant Financial Relationships Disclosed | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bennett, MD | Planning Committee Member, Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | Yes |
| Nicole Bonk, MD | Planning Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Allison Miller, MD | Planning Committee Member | Incyte (Co-investigator) | No |
| Olivia Davies, MD | Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | Yes |
| Charlotte LaSenna, MD | Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | Yes |
| Andrew Swanson, MD | Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Jackson Turbeville, MD | Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | Yes |
| Annika Weinhammer, MD | Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Jasmine Vang, BS | Activity Coordinator | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| James Eberhard, MFA | Accreditation Specialist | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
*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.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Logos | Accreditation Statements |
|---|---|
![]() | In 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. | |
![]() | 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™
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
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].

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