Welcome to the IPC Psoriasis Masterclass for North America, an exclusive educational opportunity for early-to-mid-career dermatologists and other healthcare professionals actively managing and treating psoriasis. Focusing on fostering a small group environment, this FREE program offers an intimate and personalized learning experience, ensuring each participant receives the utmost attention and support.
Over the past six years, we have successfully hosted the IPC Psoriasis Masterclass worldwide, including the Eastern Mediterranean and Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia, engaging nearly 1,400 participants from an impressive 65 countries. We are bringing this unique program to North America for the third time.
This Masterclass is led by an esteemed faculty of international experts boasting extensive experience in psoriasis care. Our aim is to equip attendees with cutting-edge skills and knowledge to elevate their careers and become leaders in the field of psoriasis.
IPC will cover the cost of your 1-night stay at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel and will provide a reception on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday before the program begins.
Schedule:
Saturday, April 26
13:00 – Registration
14:00 – Program Begins
18:00 – Program Ends & Reception
Sunday, April 27
06:30 – Breakfast
08:00 – Program Begins
12:00 – Program Ends
Thank you for your interest in attending the upcoming masterclass. Registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email masterclass@psoriasiscouncil.org.
Brief Summary of the Course
The IPC Psoriasis Masterclass for North America is an intensive, eight-hour educational program designed for early-to-mid-career dermatologists and healthcare professionals interested in specializing in psoriasis care. With a focus on fostering a small group environment, the Masterclass provides a personalized learning experience, empowering participants to excel in their careers and become leaders in the field of psoriasis.
The agenda has been carefully designed to ensure participants gain the skills and knowledge required to manage patients effectively. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities with distinguished experts in the field.
Learning Outcomes
Topics Covered
Prerequisites
The IPC Psoriasis Masterclass is for early-mid career dermatologists and other health professionals with a strong foundation in dermatology who are making treatment decisions and managing patients with psoriasis.
REGISTRATION – 13:00
WELCOME + INTRODUCTION
Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, Maryland
The Science of Psoriasis: Pathogenesis and Genetics
Wilson Liao, MD, California
Psoriasis Involving High Impact Sites
Linda Stein Gold, MD, Michigan
Cardiometabolic Disease and Psoriasis
Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, Maryland
Q & A
All Faculty
BREAK
Biologics for Psoriasis
Robert Kalb, MD, New York
Oral Therapies for Psoriasis
Kenneth Gordon, MD, Wisconsin
Topical Therapies for Psoriasis
Linda Stein Gold, MD, Michigan
Q & A
All Faculty
RECEPTION & NETWORKING
BREAKFAST – 07:00 – 08:00
WELCOME
Wilson Liao, MD, California
Management of Psoriasis in Special Populations
Robert Kalb, MD, New York
Psoriatic Arthritis for Dermatologists
Kenneth Gordon, MD, Wisconsin
Pustular Psoriasis
Wilson Liao, MD, California
Curing Psoriasis
Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, Maryland
Q & A
All Faculty
BREAK
Psoriasis Case Discussion
Presented by Attendees
Q & A
All Faculty
CLOSING COMMENTS AND WRAP-UP
Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, Maryland
Wilson Liao, MD, California
Lodging and Meeting Location:
Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel
5300 N River Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
Check-in: 16:00 | Check-out: 12:00
IPC will pay for a 1-night stay at Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Chicago for each participant.
Travel Scholarship:
We are offering a $500 travel scholarship to help cover your air and ground transportation costs.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for arranging and financing their air and ground transportation to the event. We recommend booking your flights well in advance to secure the best rates and ensure that your travel plans allow attendance for the entire program.
The nearest airport to the venue, Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, is the Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Ground
Loews Chicago O’Hare offers a complimentary airport shuttle that runs between the hotel and Chicago O’Hare International Airport every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The estimated travel time from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel is approximately ten minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.
Meals
An evening reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided on Saturday, April 26, and breakfast and breaks will be provided on Sunday, April 27.
IPC Councilor Helen Young provides commentary on a study identifying skin-derived myeloid precursors and CD200+ fibroblasts as key drivers of psoriatic disease spread from the skin to joints, highlighting the CD200–CD200R1 axis as a promising therapeutic target.
IPC Fellow Dr. Yemsrach Abawaji shares her firsthand perspective on the barriers to psoriasis diagnosis and treatment in Ethiopia and opportunities to improve care.
Did you miss the IPC symposium at the 83rd Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting? Select session videos are now available. The Arc of Disease Control in Psoriasis: Early Interception – Deep Pathway Blockade – Treatment Failure covered early intervention strategies, treatment selection, immune pathway targeting, PsA prevention, clinical escape, and real-world cases that inform long-term psoriasis care.
Depression affects approximately 20% of patients with psoriasis, five times the rate seen in the general population. IPC Jr. Councilor Mio Nakamura, MD, MS, FAAD, walks through the bidirectional relationship between psoriasis and depression, the shared inflammatory pathways driving both conditions, and practical guidance on screening and incorporating multidisciplinary mental health support into psoriasis management.
