10/09/2026
🌟 Meet your RISE mentors!
RISE (Resident Innovation and Supplemental Education) brings together dermatology residents and early-career dermatologists with experienced leaders ready to share their knowledge, experience, and real-world advice.
Meet the mentors who will be part of your experience:
🔹 Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD
As medical chair of SBS, Dr. Bunick brings a deep scientific perspective. From immunology and therapeutics to the future of dermatology, he is a wealth of knowledge with a passion for helping the next generation of dermatologists grow.
🔹 David Cotter, MD, PhD
From complex clinical decisions to advancing patient care, Dr. Cotter’s background in medical dermatology and practical approach will bring valuable perspective to the questions that matter most in everyday practice.
🔹 Cheri Frey, MD
Dr. Frey’s work in pigmentary disorders and skin of color is paired with a thoughtful take on the real-world challenges of treating every patient as an individual.
🔹 Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
With a background spanning medical and surgical dermatology, Dr. Issa brings a broad perspective, offering practical knowledge and insight across a wide range of patient care.
🔹 Karan Lal, DO, MS
Hair loss, aesthetics, social media, AI, and more — Dr. Lal’s wide-ranging perspective makes him the perfect person to talk about what it means to navigate modern dermatology.
🔹 Lawrence A. Schachner, MD
A legendary name in pediatric dermatology, Dr. Schachner brings decades of knowledge, mentorship, and stories from a career spent helping shape the field.
With Resident Rounds, Lunch & Learn, networking, and hands-on learning, RISE offers opportunities to ask questions, exchange ideas, and gain advice you can use in practice.
đź”— Learn more about RISE: https://go.livderm.org/4yJ9tju