Hugh Greenway's 43rd Annual Superficial Anatomy & Cutaneous Surgery Course

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:45 AM - Saturday, August 1, 2026, 5:30 PM, T. Denny Sanford Medical Education and Telemedicine Building, La Jolla, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (28.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (28.00 hours)

This cutting-edge program is designed to provide the basic, intermediate, and advanced principles of superficial head and neck anatomy and surgery for those interested in dermatological surgery. Each participant will utilize fresh cadaver material (full body provided).

Lectures will be used for initial instruction and will be followed by increased time in the laboratory. In addition, the course will focus on local skin flaps and grafts as they pertain to the cutaneous surgeon. Small group workshops will give participants an opportunity to problem solve with the outstanding faculty we have assembled.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Anatomy lectures and prosection demonstration

• Extended hands-on laboratory sessions by leading experts with good faculty to student ratio

• Reconstruction techniques including flaps and grafts

• Subspecialty faculty including plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, head and neck surgery, dermatologic surgery, hand surgery, podiatry

• Case-based problem-solving sessions: small group sessions using multiple slide images to problem-solve a wide variety of facial defects

1. Integrate superficial head and neck anatomy into surgical planning to optimize safety and outcomes in dermatologic surgery.
2. Select appropriate reconstructive techniques—including primary closure, skin grafts, and local flaps—based on defect characteristics and anatomic location.
3. Perform fundamental dermatologic surgical techniques, including suturing, wound management, excisions, and flap design, in clinical and simulated settings.
4. Design reconstructive approaches for key anatomic and cosmetic subunits (e.g., nose, eyelid, ear, perioral region, hand, and foot).
5. Develop management strategies for perioperative considerations, including anesthesia, hemostasis, medications, and potential complications.
6. Integrate emerging techniques and clinical decision-making strategies to improve outcomes in dermatologic and reconstructive surgery.

REGISTRATION FEES	EARLY-BIRD RATE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2026	STANDARD RATE ON OR AFTER JUNE 2, 2026
General Registration (Physicians and Physician Assistants)	$3,500	$3,700
Residents/Fellows/Active-Duty Military (Space is Limited)	$3,000	$3,200
Lecture Only	$1,500	$1,500

Meals Included with Registration:

• Continental Breakfast & lunch provided daily. (Thursday - Saturday)

• Thursday: Dinner on campus.

• Friday: Evening event with dinner at Birch Aquarium.

Please note: Dinner will not be provided on Saturday following the conclusion of the program.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 15, 2026. We cannot accommodate walk-ins for this course. You must be registered by deadline date to attend.

Cancellation Policy: The full course tuition is refundable, less $250 if your cancellation is received in writing, on or before July 15, 2026. No refunds will be allowed after this date.

 

What should I bring for the anatomy labs?

• Surgical scrubs

• Scalpel handle

• Forceps

• Scissors (tissue and suture)

• Needle holder

• Magnification loops (optional)
  
  

UC San Diego CPD will supply disposable surgical gloves, sutures, blades, protective goggles, aprons and masks. There will also be a vendor that will be selling surgical tools.

Lab Etiquette

• Closed toe shoes must be worn in the labs at ALL times.

• Do not remove ID tags from specimens.

• Refrain from taking pictures of any kind.

• All personal items to be removed from lab after conclusion of each session (daily).

AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 28.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of relicensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (report up to 28.00 hours of credit and list "CME Category 1" as the provider number).

Pharmacists: The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing education for pharmacists' coursework which meets the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and is accepted as continuing education by the Medical Board of California.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 28.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit

American Board of Surgery (ABS): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.

UC San Diego’s Commitment to Excellence and Value in Medical Education
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experiences, while being mindful of our environmental and financial responsibilities. As a leader in medical education, we strive to balance excellence with fiscal stewardship, ensuring that our events are both informative and sustainable. Although this event may not be directly governed by university funding sources, we have made a conscious effort to adhere to the spirit of their guidelines and responsible spending, while delivering a high-quality experience for our attendees. We appreciate your participation and look forward to sharing knowledge and expertise with you.

Accommodations: We are committed to ensuring that our programs are accessible to all individuals. For general information or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact [email protected] at your earliest convenience. All in-person events are wheelchair accessible.  Service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. No other animals, including pets, therapy animals, or emotional support animals, are allowed.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias: Continuing medical education (CME) providers are required by state Assembly Bills 1195 and 241, and the standards created by the California Medical Association (CMA), to include components that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias in CME activities. The planners and presenters of this activity has been asked to provide meaningful consideration of these standards in the selection and presentation of content. Additional information and resources are available on the
UC San Diego CPD website. 

Audio / Video Consent: This event may be audio and/or video recorded for future use or distribution. For virtual events, any engagement during the presentation (audio, video, chat, Q&A submission, etc.) will be captured and included. Participant microphones and cameras are generally disabled by default and can always be manually disabled by participant. Depending on the type of event, publication of the recordings might be on a publicly available website or on an access-restricted site. By registering for this event, you give UC San Diego the right to use your name, voice, image/photo, written text, or video footage without compensation and waive the right to inspect or approve any document in which these appear.

Covid-19 Health & Safety: We follow state and local guidelines and protocols related to COVID-19 safety measures. At this time, no restrictions are in place for the State of California and San Diego County.  We encourage each attendee to decide what works for them and wear a face mask if that is their preferred choice.  We reserve the right to update COVID related expectations at any time, should local and state guidelines change and prevailing COVID rates increase.

Location - Symposium & Labs

UC San Diego School of Medicine
T. Denny Sanford Medical Education and Telemedicine Center (MET Building)
Lower Auditorium & Learning Centers 141-145
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, California, 92093

Transportation: Shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the host hotel to the course & laboratory locations at the UC San Diego campus.

Parking: We recommend that you park in the South Parking Structure on Gilman Drive (ParkMobile zone 4752). You may park in any V parking spot unless it is reserved or otherwise marked. Please observe all parking signs.

Directions: UC San Diego School of Medicine campus (La Jolla, California)
**Obtain directions to our facility on Google Maps and most GPS applications by using "UCSD Medical Education and Telemedicine Building" or "UCSD South Parking Structure" as a destination. Do NOT use 9500 Gilman which is the generic address for the campus.**



Hotel Accommodations

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA  92122
Phone: (858) 552-1234
Fax: (858) 552-6066
Reservation Link


A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the special discount rate of $249 Single/Double Occupancy (plus taxes). In addition, there is a $14.50 per night destination charge. Discounted rates apply until the reservation deadline of July 16, 2026, or until all room in the group block have been reserved, whichever occurs first. Once the room block has been filled, discounted group rates may not be available. We encourage you to make your reservation early. Please follow the above reservations link to reserve your room and get the discount. If you need additional assistance, please contact hotel at 877-803-7534.

Parking
The following discounted parking rates apply for conference attendees staying at the hotel: Overnight Self-Parking Rate - $25

All persons in a position to control the content of accredited education must disclose all financial relationships held with ineligible companies, prior to assuming their role in the accredited activity. Those relationships deemed relevant to the education, are mitigated prior to the activity.

CME staff, meeting planners, peer reviewers, editorial staff, and CME committee reviewers, do not have any relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The UC San Diego School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standard for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE. 

Contact Us
Registration Questions
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Continuing Professional Development 
9500 Gilman Drive, MC0947
La Jolla, CA 92093-0947
P: (858) 534-3940 / Toll-Free: (888) 229-6263
F: (858) 534-1896
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: cpd.ucsd.edu

Conference Questions

Jennifer Fruehauf, Program Manager
Email: [email protected]

EXHIBITORS WELCOME!

Please find our exhibitor package below and click on the Exhibit at this Event button to register.

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Products must be relevant to the program content. UC San Diego Continuing Professional Development (CPD) reserves the right to deny any application that does not meet this requirement.

UC San Diego CPD agrees to provide exhibit space for the above-listed exhibitor for the course presented on the dates and location designated above. UC San Diego CPD will acknowledge exhibitor support in course materials.

The exhibitor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned exhibit space is prohibited. Commercial interests may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CPD activity. CPD activity space includes, but is not limited to, lecture halls, break out rooms, and laboratory areas.

UC San Diego Continuing Professional Development Exhibitor Policy

Exhibitors and UC San Diego Continuing Professional Development agree to abide by the ACCME Standard for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE and the UC Health Care Vendor Relations Policy. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibit company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit fees will be allowed.


Preferred method of payment is credit card. No additional fees will be applied. 

If you must pay via check, ACH or bank transfer, please coordinate with meeting planner, Jennifer Fruehauf at [email protected].

Payment Deadline & Late Fee Policy
Exhibitor payment is due in full before the start of the program. A $500 late fee will apply to any payments received after the program start date.

To avoid a late fee and ensure participation, proof of payment (such as a check copy, electronic payment confirmation, or remittance advice) must be submitted by the deadline.
Please note that exhibit placement and promotional benefits are not guaranteed until full payment and proof of payment are received.

Kindly provide a copy of your transfer details along with the processing date so we can accurately track and confirm your payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY: There are no refunds for cancellation of exhibit. 

Payment must be received prior to the event.

W-9 Form

Exhibit at this Event

We welcome the support of these activities in the form of educational grants. 

As a supporter, your company or organization will be acknowledged in the conference materials.   

Please read the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

For information about commercial support opportunities, please contact: [email protected]