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Penned by Dr. Ma. Juliet Macarayo, FPDS

n 2017, the Life Enhancement Action management. BEYOND SKINNOVATION: The small discussion groups is the introduction of
Program (LEAP), with the goal of reaching Skin…The Light…And Me, on the other hand, a professional networking segment wherein all
out to more of our members, gave birth to expounds on the usefulness of phototherapy, the attendees are enjoined to know one another
Iseveral MINI-LEAP activities, set in different not only for psoriasis but other skin conditions, in a fun trivia game, prior to the lecture proper.
parts of the metropolis and in the provinces, as as well. A distinctive feature of this year’s LEAP
well. Program is the inclusion of Intergenerational Significant to all these activities is the TOWN
Communication and Personal Branding, special HALL Meeting where members of the PDS
For 2018, PDS LEAP activities are focusing on two topics aimed to enhance the professional Board give pertinent updates on the current
vital aspects of our practice as dermatologists- development of the PDS Dermatologist. issues besetting our dermatological profession.
ACNE SCARS and PHOTOTHERAPY.
SKINTERACTION 2018: Scar Warz: Winning Added to these LEAP projects are several MINI- These activities are ongoing through the
Solutions revisits everything a dermatologist LEAP gatherings engaging on either current auspices of our mother society, with educational
would want to know about acne scars, from challenges in acne management or tips in grants from our allies in the pharmaceutical
epidemiology to pathogenesis and up-to-date handling dermatoses. A new twist for this industry, Galderma Philippines and Leo Pharma.

APRIL 7, 2018 LEAP APRIL 12, 2018 LEAP FEBRUARY 25, 2018 MINI LEAP
“BEYOND SKINNOVATION: The Skin…The Light…And Me” “SKINTERACTION 2018: Scar Warz: “Current Challenges in Acne Management”
Santiago City, Isabela (NLPDS) Winning Solutions” Summit Hotel Cebu City (SPPDS)
Tagbilaran, Bohol (SPPDS)

MARCH 23, 2018 MINI LEAP
“Tips in Handling Dermatoses”
Zong Restaurant, Westgate, Alabang
APRIL 12, 2018 MINI LEAP
“Current Challenges in Acne Management”
Relish Restaurant, QC

APRIL 25, 2018 LEAP
“BEYOND SKINNOVATION:
The Skin…The Light…And Me”
Wack Wack Golf and Country Club

APRIL 19, 2018 MINI LEAP
“Current Challenges in Acne Management”
Todd English Restaurant, SM Aura

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