Dermatology Conference
This year's Dermatology CE Conference will be in person and via Zoom on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The conference will focus on skin diseases, allergies, and more.
When
Sunday, November 22, 2026
7:45 AM - 5:20 PM
Where
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
VMED 1205: Rumore Classroom
Skip Bertman Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Agenda
| Time | Description | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:50 - 8 AM | Introduction of speakers and welcome to attendees | |
| 8 - 9 AM | Ear We Go Again: Managing Stubborn Otitis, Part One | Dr. Chi-Yen Wu |
| 9 - 10 AM | Ear We Go Again: Managing Stubborn Otitis, Part Two | Dr. Chi-Yen Wu |
| 10 - 10:20 AM | Break | |
| 10:20 - 11:20 AM | CO2 Laser in Companion in Animal Dermatology: From Theory to Clinical Practice | Dr. Neoklis Apostolopoulos |
| 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | Phototherapy in Small Animal Dermatology: From Theory to Clinical Practice | Dr. Neoklis Apostolopoulos |
| 12:20 - 1 PM | Lunch | |
| 1 - 2 PM | Sebaceous Adentitis: From Clinical Recognition to Long-term Management | Dr. Svetlina Aleksandrova |
| 2 - 3 PM | Challenging Dermatology Cases: From Diagnosis to Management | Dr. Svetlina Aleksandrova |
| 3 - 3:20 PM | Break | |
| 3:20 - 4:20 PM | Skin Surgery Master Class: Mass Resection, Reconstruction, and Wound Management | Dr. Kaustubh Dongaonkar |
| 4:20 - 5:20 PM | Diseases of the Pinnae and Ear Canal Ostia | Dr. Cherie Pucheh-Haston |
Speakers
| Cherie Pucheu-Haston, DVM (LSU 1990), Ph.D., DACVD | Director of Clinical Governance, Professor of Dermatology |
| Neoklis Apostolopoulos, DVM, DECVD, EBVS | Assistant Professor of Dermatology |
| Svetlina Alekasndrova, DVM, DECVD, EBVS | Assistant Professor of Dermatology |
| Kaustubh Dongaonkar, MSc, MVSc, BVSc & AH, DACVS | Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery |
| Chi-Yen Wu, DVM, MS, DACVD | Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Dermatology, University of Florida |
CE Credit
We offer 8 hours of CE credit for veterinarians and RVTs. The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine approves this CE. It is not RACE approved.
Cost
Cost:
In-person: $275
Online: $155
Printed notes: $10
Vet Med students: Free
Vet Med faculty and staff: $50
LSU Vet Med faculty, staff, and students: email aboudreaux@lsu.edu to register.
Contact
Please email Alexa Boudreaux, Logistics & Events Manager, at aboudreaux@lsu.edu with any questions.