2026 Future Leaders in Psoriatic Disease

The 2026 Future Leaders in Psoriatic Disease, now in its 28th year, will be held on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, at The Whitley Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.

This esteemed event brings together dermatology residents and rheumatology fellows for an intensive, educational event focused on the latest advancements in treating and managing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The meeting's agenda includes networking and cross-disciplinary training, aimed at equipping dermatologists with enhanced skills to screen for and manage psoriatic arthritis, and offering rheumatologists comprehensive insights into managing the skin manifestations of psoriatic disease.

Future Leaders in Psoriatic Disease, formerly known as the Dermatology Residents' and Rheumatology Fellows' Meeting, was founded in 1999 by Mark G. Lebwohl, M.D., of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and chair emeritus of the NPF medical board.

Our event features evidence-based sessions led by top experts in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, providing a detailed overview of the clinical, medical, psychosocial, and economic impacts of psoriasis and its management.

Highlights include:

• Review of recent advances in the treatment of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and comorbid conditions.
• In-depth exploration of strategies for diagnosing and managing psoriatic disease in skin of color and special patient populations.
• Examination of strategies to reduce costs and barriers associated with psoriatic disease treatment options.
• Networking opportunities with peers, industry partners, and leading academic healthcare providers from various practice settings across the U.S.

2026 Co-Chairs