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Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery designates this educational activity for a maximum of 38.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsT. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's 13th Annual Orlando Live Surgery Workshop (program #1116-100) is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for 38.0 hours of AAD Category I CME credit and may be used toward the American Academy of Dermatology's Continuing Medical Education Award.

Learner Objectives: Upon Completion of the Program, participants will

  • Understand the basic concept of hair restoration and apply this knowledge in practice.
  • Understand the development of the latest techniques in hair restoration surgery and when they are best utilized for the patient.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of hair loss medications and how to effectively use them in conjunction with surgery.
  • Learn the various forms of alopecia, diagnosis techniques and the best approach to relevant treatments both medical and surgical.
  • Comprehend the current data in genetic and medical research and its impact on hair restoration and patient care.
  • Understand the various surgical techniques and their appropriate use with emphasis on follicular units , follicular extraction, scalp reductions, extenders etc.

Program Coordinators

  • Matt L. Leavitt, D.O.,
    Chairman and Orlando Live Surgery Workshop Founder
  • David Perez-Meza, M.D.,
    Co-Chairman, Orlando Live Surgery Workshop

Invited Faculty

  • Patrick Frechet, M.D.
    Orlando Live Surgery Workshop Founder
  • Marcelo Gandelman, M.D.
    Orlando Live Surgery Workshop Founder
  • William M. Parsley, M.D.
    Scientific Coordinator
  • Melvin Mayer, M.D.
    Scientific Coordinator
  • Paul C. Cotterill, B.Sc, M.D.
    President ISHRS
  • E. Antonio Mangubat, M.D.
  • Mario Marzola, M.B.B.S.
  • Robert S. Haber, M.D.
  • Bobby L. Limmer, M.D.
  • Sheldon S. Kabaker, M.D.
  • Michael L. Beehner, M.D.
  • Martin G. Unger, M.D.
  • Russell Knudsen, M.B.B.S.
  • Dow B. Stough, M.D.
  • Robert T. Leonard, Jr., D.O.
  • Arturo Sandoval-Camarena, M.D.
  • Paul T. Rose, M.D.
  • Arturo Tykocinski, M.D.
  • Robert V. Cattani, M.D.
  • Marc R. Avram, M.D.
  • Ronald Shapiro, M.D.
  • Jung Chul Kim, M.D.
  • Glenn M. Charles, D.O.
  • Sharon A. Keene, M.D.
  • William H. Reed, II, M.D.
  • Damkerng Pathomvanich, M.D.
  • Jerry E. Cooley, M.D.
  • Alan J. Bauman, M.D.
  • Pierre Bouhanna, M.D.
  • Craig L. Ziering, D.O.

Invited Faculty, cont.

  • Jennifer H. Martinick, M.B.B.S.
  • Alex Ginzburg, M.D.
  • Paul M. Straub, M.D.
  • Shelly A. Friedman, D.O.
  • Carlos J. Puig, D.O.
  • Jerzy Kolasinski, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Richard C. Shiell, M.B.B.S.
  • Paul J. McAndrews, M.D.
  • Edwin S. Epstein, M.D.
  • Ivan S. Cohen, M.D.
  • Yves G. Crassas, M.D.
  • Alexandros I. Santo, M.D.
  • Ramon Vila-Rovira, M.D.
  • Mohammad H. Mohamand, M.D.
  • Ken Washenik, M.D. Ph.D.
  • Edwin Suddleson, M.D.
  • Vance Elliott, M.D.
  • Valerie Callender, M.D.
  • James Harris, M.D.
  • Antonio Ruston, M.D.
  • Bessam Farjo, M.D.
  • Marco Barusco, M.D.
  • Art Katona, M.D.
  • Nilofer Farjo, M.D.
  • Bernard Nusbaum, M.D.
  • Robert Niedbalski, D.O.
  • Ricardo Mejia, D.O.
  • Walter Krugluger, M.D.
  • John Gillespie, M.D.
  • Mark Distefano, M.D.
  • Gabriel Krenitsky, M.D.
  • Tommy Hwang, M.D.
  • Bernard Cohen, M.D.
  • Rolf Nordstrom, M.D.

Workshop Coordinator

  • Valarie Montalbano

Nursing Coordinator

  • Madeleine Colon
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