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Higher Standards for HS Surgical Training Initiative
To provide a national, hands-on, Canadian HS Foundation (CHSF) supported program for Canadian dermatologists & dermatology nurses to refine their medical and surgical practices to reflect the International Gold Standard of in hidradenitis suppurativa care.
A successful inaugural workshop in Alberta will set the stage for a Canadian tour and an annual program. This would be the first program of its kind in any disease state in Canada. Our vision is to share our experience internationally in the future through publications & at congresses.
With the participants’ permission, a list of dermatologists certified through this program would be posted on the CHSF website to guide patients in finding a certified HS dermatologist. This would help shorten the time to diagnosis & proper targeted treatment, reduce disease progression & scarring, decrease presentations to emergency & urgent care facilities, and avoid referrals to incorrect specialties.
Since this workshop alone would not provide enough experience to become certified in deroofing, participants can pursue self-arranged sponsorship for one-on-one training with established Deroofing Surgeons as part two of this program, Higher Standards for HS Deroofing if interested.
Timeline & Venue
SEPTEMBER 6TH EVENING & FULL DAY 7TH, 2024
Funding to be secured by end of Q1
Itinerary, venue/meals & invitations to participants to be confirmed by end of Q2
Symmetry Dermatology Clinic: 3490 Allan Dr SW Edmonton, AB T6W 3G9
Hotel: Holiday Inn Windermere
September 6th Evening:
| 06:00 – 06:30 | Welcome Registration & Reception |
| 06:30 – 08:30 | Welcome Dinner |
September 7th Full Day:
| 08:15 – 09:00 | Breakfast & Registration (If Not Already Registered) |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome Remarks & Introductions |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | HS Disease Pathophysiology Update |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Medical Management, including General Measures |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Upcoming Medical Treatment Landscape |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Deroofing Basics & Complications |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Practical Clinic Considerations for Implementing Deroofing |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Importance of Combination Treatment & Closing Remarks |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 01:00 | Walk Over to Symmetry |
| 01:00 – 02:15 | 1st Set of Deroofings/Laser Hair Removal Station |
| 02:15 – 03:30 | 2nd Set of Deroofings/Laser Hair Removal Station |
| 03:30 – 04:00 | Snacks & Debriefing |
Note: Attendance is by invite only.
