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Hop the Trolley for Dermatologic Success – View Program Brochure
Program Change – Keynote Speaker Time and Date
There has been a change in the time of the Keynote Address by Greg Mortenson.
Greg Mortenson has recently been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. As a result of his nomination, he is obligated to be in Texas at the time of his originally scheduled Keynote Address on March 5, 2009. Greg Mortenson wishes to honor his commitment to speak at the DNA 27th Annual Convention, and has graciously offered the following time.
New Time of Keynote Address:
Saturday, March 7, 2009
7:00 am – 8:30 am
The Continental Breakfast on Saturday, March 7, 2009, will begin at 6:30 am.
Just Annouced
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Pre-Convention Workshop: Centocor Supported Luncheon/Symposium
12:00 – 1:30 pm
"Video Views and Real Talk About Managing Psoriasis"
Paul S. Yamauchi, MD, PhD
Patricia B. McClelland, RN
This supported luncheon symposium is open to all registered Pre-Conference Attendees.
A Truly Inspirational Keynote Address
Internationally renowned, New York Times best-selling author, Greg Mortenson, will deliver the keynote address on –– now March 7, 2009 ––, as well as sign copies of his book, Three Cups of Tea.
Following a life-altering 1993 climb on Pakistan's K2, Greg Mortenson, a former ER Nurse, has dedicated his life to promoting community-based education and literacy programs, especially for girls, in the remote mountain regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Mortenson’s keynote presentation is sure to inspire listeners. For more information about Greg Mortenson visit www.gregmortenson.com. Purchase your book from www.threecupsoftea.com and up to 7% of the proceeds will benefit the Central Asia Institute, co-founded by Mortenson.
Pre- and Post-convention Workshops
The workshops will offer an in-depth opportunity to learn more about dermatology’s many sub-specialties. This year’s convention features a
- Dermatologic Surgery Core Curriculum Course
- Dermatology Nursing Certification Review Course
- Cosmetic Workshops I & II
- Dermatology Nursing Basics Workshop
- Nurse Practitioner Forum
- The Fundamentals of Phototherapy Workshop
- Skin Cancer Workshop
- Wound Care Workshop
Great Educational Programming Including
- Hands on Surgical Suturing Techniques
- The Dermatology Rheumatology Clinic: Advances in the management of multi-system disease
- Reconstructing Facial Deformities
- Legalities of Office Professional Practice for Nurses and NPs: A first for DNA’s Annual Convention. Four lawyers will offer this special presentation.
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
Kisses for Katie
This special two-hour session will be held on the final day. Hear the real-life challenges of a child suffering from a chronic bullous disease. Father, child and a presentation on bullous diseases will make this a moving, as well as educational session.