Western DIGA Conference 2024
Join us for the first annual Western DIGA Conference! This in-person gathering will take place at the Joseph R. Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building in Portland, OR. Enjoy talks from respected dermatologists in the field, engaging workshops, and research poster presentations. You are also invited to a Social Hour Friday June 21st to meet and network with other attendees. Don't miss out on this incredible experience!
If you would like to submit your abstract for a chance to be selected for a poster presentation please apply here before April 1st: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9bXQiXYzUor95Hc4W1pYE-ykYrOWlU6Nd6NgK8SuLubxFyA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Schedule
Friday June 21st: 6-8pm Social Meet-and-Greet at McMenamins Backstage Bar
Saturday June 22nd: Conference day
- 8:30-9: Check-In
- 9-9:15: Welcome
- 9:15-10: War on Melanoma - Sancy Leachman, MD
- 10-10:30: Pyschoderm - Jesse Keller, MD
- 10:30-11: BIPOC Asthetics - Lani Doser, DNP, FNP-C
- 11-12: Program Director Panel: Julie Dhossche, MD (OHSU), Lisa Maier, MD (UW), Bonnie Lee, MD (UC Irvine)
- 12-1: Lunch and Socializing
- 1-2: Student Poster Presentation
- 2-3: Wound Care Session with Alex Ortega Loayza, MD
- 3-4: Small Group Session: Mentorship - Personal Statements, Away Rotations etc.
- 4-4:15: Awards and Wrap-Up
