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Dr. Alice Gottlieb on the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute: A Mission-Driven Meeting for APPs Across Specialties

September 03, 2025

Dr. Alice Gottlieb, Co-Chair, Masterclasses in Dermatology

By Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD

Co-Chair, Masterclasses in Dermatology

An intimate, expert-led program where dermatology and rheumatology APPs learn directly from leading faculty across multiple specialties.

Advanced practice providers are on the front lines of dermatology and rheumatology care, and the need for high-quality, evidence-based continuing education has never been greater. That is why the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute, taking place –, at The Ritz-Carlton, Las Colinas near Dallas, Texas, is such a critical opportunity.

This mission-driven CME meeting brings together nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, PharmDs, and other healthcare professionals for two days of multidisciplinary, expert-led learning, interactive case studies, and peer-to-peer collaboration. With more than 10 national faculty experts across multiple specialties, this intimate program is designed to give APPs practical skills, clinical confidence, and lasting professional connections that directly improve patient care.

What Makes This Meeting Unique

  • A mission-driven focus on advancing the role of APPs in dermatology and rheumatology care.
  • 10 national experts across multiple specialties delivering evidence-based education.
  • An intimate environment that fosters networking and one-on-one interaction with faculty.
  • Practical takeaways APPs can immediately apply in their clinical practice.

My Sessions at the Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute

I am honored to present four sessions designed to provide timely updates and real-world learning:

Update in Oral and Biologic Therapy

Saturday, | –

A roadmap to pharmacologic care in psoriatic arthritis.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Treatment Update

Sunday, | –

Covers systemic interventions for HS plus the latest investigational therapies. APPs will leave with practical strategies for improving symptom control and quality of life.

Co-morbidities of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Sunday, | –

Examines the systemic burden of HS and equips APPs with tools to screen, intervene early, and manage comorbidities through holistic, patient-centered care.

Screening and Interactive Cases

Sunday, | –

A highly interactive session using real-world scenarios and faculty feedback to strengthen diagnostic skills, treatment planning, and confidence in complex cases.

Benefits You Can Expect

  • Learn from 10 national experts across dermatology, rheumatology, and related specialties.
  • Access 35+ presentations in an intimate, interactive environment.
  • Earn CE credits and a Certificate of Mastery in psoriatic disease management.
  • Network with 100+ peers and faculty to build lasting professional connections.

Why This Meeting Matters

The pace of discovery in dermatology and rheumatology is accelerating. APPs need spaces where they can learn directly from experts, engage in meaningful dialogue, and build the skills to provide the highest standard of care.

The Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute offers precisely that: a mission-driven, expert-led program that values the essential contributions of APPs.

Event Details


Alice Gottlieb, MD, PhD, and Joe Merola, MD, MMSc, serve as Co-Chairs of Masterclasses in Dermatology APP Institute and Masterclasses in Dermatology, and Co-Scientific Advisors for HMP Global’s Dermatology Division.