Registration
Registration is now closed for the 12th PeDRA Annual Conference being held October 24-26, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Below please find the registration rates and deadlines, followed by the cancellation and refund policy.
Registration Rates and Deadlines
| 2024 Registration Categories | Early Bird May 14-July 18 | Regular July 19-Aug. 29 | Late Aug. 30-Oct. 10 |
| PeDRA Active or Affiliate Member | $225 | $250 | $275 |
| PeDRA Trainee Member: Residents and Clinical Fellows | $125 | $150 | $175 |
| PeDRA Trainee Member: Medical Students and Research Fellows* | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PeDRA Community Member (accompanying children under 12 are free) | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Non-member | $325 | $350 | $375 |
*Due to space limitations, there was a competitive application and review process for medical students and research fellows to attend the 2024 PeDRA Annual Conference. All medical students interested in attending the Conference were required to apply for the NextGen Research Forum by 11:59PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024. PeDRA is no longer accepting applications for NextGen.
Cancellation Policy
Individuals who have registered for the Conference and no longer wish to attend for any reason must submit cancellation requests by email to conference@pedraresearch.org. Full or partial refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:
- Through September 3, 2024: The full registration fee will be refunded following the Conference.
- September 4 – October 10, 2024: Registration fee, less a $100 administrative fee,* will be refunded following the Conference.
- After October 11, 2024: No refund will be provided.
The same refund schedule will apply regardless of the reason for cancellation. No exceptions will be made. Attendees are encouraged to obtain travel insurance to offset the costs of a potential cancellation.
*If the registration category is less than the $100 administrative fee, there will be no refund, nor will further charges be assessed.
Abstract Submission
PeDRA is no longer accepting abstracts for consideration as posters and (optional) oral presentations at the 2024 PeDRA Annual Conference. The deadline to submit an abstract was 11:59PM PT on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Presenting your poster at the 2024 PeDRA Annual Conference? Be sure to review the Poster Guidelines for detailed instructions on preparing and showcasing your work at the Conference. Set yourself up for success with tips on formatting, presentation, and making the most of your Poster Session!
Questions regarding abstracts and posters should be sent to research@pedraresearch.org.
NextGen Research Forum: Paving the Way to a Career in Pediatric Dermatology
PeDRA is no longer accepting applications for the NextGen Research Forum. The deadline to apply was 11:59PM PT on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Please note, students NOT accepted into the NextGen Research Forum are not permitted to submit an abstract.
About the Forum
The 4th Annual NextGen Research Forum offers students and research fellows a platform to expand their networks, develop relevant skills, and showcase their research during the Conference. The Forum will be co-chaired by Lara Wine Lee, MD, PhD of the Medical College of South Carolina, and Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD of Harvard Medical School, alongside other faculty moderators.
The Forum comprises a reception on Thursday evening, October 24, and a morning session on Friday, October 25. The Thursday reception will feature a panel discussion with esteemed faculty, David Israel Andrews, MD, Rich Antaya, MD, Lisa Arkin, MD, and Dawn Siegel, MD, sharing insights on the theme of Paving the Way to a Career in Pediatric Dermatology. Friday’s forum will include breakout sessions and presentations, with faculty facilitating presentation feedback and audience questions.
View the NextGen Presentation Schedule Here.
Application Process
All medical students and research fellows interested in attending the 2024 PeDRA Annual Conference were required to apply for and be accepted into the NextGen Research Forum. The deadline to apply for the NextGen Research Forum was 11:59PM PT on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
View additional eligibility requirements and other important information below.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be Trainee Members of PeDRA and either currently enrolled in an accredited medical and/or graduate school program or a recent graduate prior to the start of residency.
- Applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a mentor or supervisor. This mentor or supervisor does NOT need to be a PeDRA member but should be someone who can speak to the applicant’s interest in pediatric dermatology research.
- Applicants are required to submit a brief statement of interest and CV or NIH style biosketch.
Other Information:
- Upon acceptance into NextGen, all students and research fellows will be eligible to register for Conference and submit an abstract for consideration as a poster and (optional) oral presentation. Further information and instructions will be included in the acceptance email.
- Successful applicants will receive a $300 NextGen Travel Stipend to support their travel to the Conference, and their Conference registration fee will be waived. Students and research fellows are not eligible for additional travel support from PeDRA to attend the Conference.
Important Dates:
- August 1, 2024: Deadline to apply for the NextGen Research Forum.
- August 15, 2024: Successful applicants receive notification of their acceptance into the NextGen Research Forum. This acceptance makes them eligible to register for and attend the Conference, as well as submit an abstract for consideration as a poster and (optional) oral presentation.
- August 29, 2024: Deadline for accepted students and research fellows (and all other attendees) to submit an abstract.
Questions regarding the NextGen Research Forum should be sent in an email to conference@pedraresearch.org.
Early Investigator (EI) Forum: Crafting Your Career Priorities
About the Forum
Now in its ninth year, the Annual Early Investigator (EI) Forum continues to bring together early investigators* with an interest in pediatric dermatology, providing a platform for networking and professional development. This year’s theme will focus on Crafting Your Career Priorities, offering attendees valuable insights and resources tailored to their career stage.
The EI Forum will kick off with a reception on Thursday evening, October 24, featuring Jen Schoch, MD, leading an engaging game of “Workforce Trivia.” On Friday morning, October 25, attendees can look forward to insights from three faculty members who have pursued diverse career paths and research priorities. Panelists will discuss how they negotiated for their research time, upheld their personal core values, and advocated for their patients through research. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in breakout sessions to develop their own personal “strategic plan” and engage with our panelists.
*Early investigators include residents, pediatric dermatology clinical fellows, and early investigators who are less than seven years out of training.
Registration Instructions
The deadline to register for the EI Forum was 11:59PM PT on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Questions regarding the EI Forum should be sent in an email to conference@pedraresearch.org.
Travel Scholarships
PeDRA is no longer accepting applications for Travel Scholarships. The deadline to apply was 11:59PM PT on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
PeDRA is proud to offer Travel Scholarships to help offset the cost of travel for eligible PeDRA Trainee Members,* PeDRA Community Members, or families attending Mini Camp Wonder at PeDRA. Scholarships are available to eligible applicants from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, individuals from communities that are underrepresented in medicine (URiM). Scholarships will be awarded following an application and competitive review process, depending on availability of funds and the merit of applications received.
The 2024 PeDRA Annual Conference Travel Scholarship will:
- Waive the registration fee for Travel Scholarship recipients.
- Award $595 to cover travel expenses to attend the 2024 Annual Conference for those traveling to Phoenix or $100 to cover expenses for local attendees (within 50 miles of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel).
Individuals Eligible to Apply for a Travel Scholarship:
- PeDRA Trainee Members (clinical fellows and residents only)* in good standing.
- PeDRA Community Members (parents, caregivers, patients, and advocates) in good standing.
- Campers registering for Mini Camp Wonder at PeDRA.
Important Dates and Other Information:
- The deadline to apply for a Travel Scholarship was 11:59PM PT on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
- Awarded applicants will be notified of their scholarship by August 15, 2024, and will receive a special code to register for the Conference.
- Applicants may apply for a Travel Scholarship before or after registering for Conference. If an awarded applicant already registered for Conference, they will receive a reimbursement for their registration fees.
- All non-local recipients are strongly encouraged to stay at the Conference Hotel, The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Attendees may use the PeDRA App message board to connect with other attendees interested in sharing a room. The PeDRA App is available to members all year long and Conference attendees beginning in October 2024.
- Campers attending Mini Camp Wonder at PeDRA are eligible for Travel Scholarships. Parents or guardians should complete this application on behalf of their camper(s). For families with multiple children attending camp, a separate Travel Scholarship application must be submitted for each camper. Register for camp if you haven’t done so already.
- Interested in a Travel Scholarship but not approved as a PeDRA member? Select “non-member (application pending)” while your membership application is under review. Membership for trainees and community members is FREE.
*Medical students and research fellows are not eligible to fill out this form. All medical students and research fellows who apply for and are accepted into the NextGen Research Forum will receive a travel stipend. The deadline to apply for NextGen was Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Questions regarding Travel Scholarships should be sent in an email to conference@pedraresearch.org.
Help Fund Travel Scholarships! Interested in helping to offset the costs for trainees, new investigators, and/or patients and their families to attend the Conference? Donate to the Travel Scholarship Fund located at the bottom of the Conference Registration Form. If you’ve already registered and would like to donate to this fund, you can still do so on our Donate page (note Travel Scholarship in the comments section).
Mini Camp Wonder at PeDRA
Join us for a FREE kids-only camp for children with skin diseases and conditions through a special partnership with the Children’s Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF). Mini Camp Wonder at PeDRA will be held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel on the afternoon of Friday, October 25, 2024. Camp will be run by the Children’s Skin Disease Foundation with support from medical student volunteers.
The staff at CSDF have been running the full Camp Wonder since 2001 as a week-long escape for children with skin conditions to take a break from being a patient and focus on being a kid. They are experts at creating fun for children and PeDRA is proud to provide an opportunity for another dose of Camp Wonder during the preeminent research conference in the field of pediatric dermatology.
The deadline to register for Mini Camp Wonder was 3PM local time on Friday, October 25, 2024. Please note that the registration form must be completed by a parent or guardian of the camper.
Questions regarding Camp Wonder at PeDRA should be sent in an email to conference@pedraresearch.org.
