Siriraj Skin Laser Surgery Workshop Siriraj Skin Laser Center Department of Dermatology Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand Email: siwmn@mahidol.ac.th ______________________________________________________________ LEARNING OBJECTIVES This workshop is aimed for dermatologists who elect to have an additional training in the arts and science of skin and cosmetic laser surgery. Following this course, the attendee will be able to: 1. Determine the clinical use of lasers, especially those that are predominantly used in the world of cutaneous and cosmetic laser surgery. 2. Follow important safety measures when operating lasers and light sources in order to reduce the risk of injury to the patient or operating room staff. 3. Apply lasers and light therapy for medical and cosmetic enhancement. PROGRAM This is a two-day workshop. The training program is composed of 2 parts 1. Lectures covering basic and advanced knowledge in laser and noncoherent, pulsed light therapy in Dermatology. Topics include: - Pre and post operative management - Laser safety - Laser surgery - CO2 laser vaporization - Laser resurfacing - Pigment-specific lasers - Vascular-specific lasers - Laser & Light-based hair removal - Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment - Radiofrequency device - Electro-optical synergy (ELOS) technology 2. Practice - Live demonstration - Practicing on pig and simulated skin - Hands-on operation under supervision This workshop will be organized for at least 30 attendees. FACILITIES The workshop utilizes the facilities of Siriraj Skin Laser Center (SLC), Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, a fully functional Skin Laser Center. The center consists of 4 operating rooms (3 laser operative rooms, 1 minor operative room), and 2 examination rooms. LANGUAGE English PREREQUISITE At least ten-month training in general dermatology from accredited institutions CREDENTIALS Upon completion of the course, the trainees will be eligible for a certificate of “Siriraj Skin Laser Surgery Workshop” from Siriraj Skin Laser Center, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. FACULTY Woraphong Manuskiatti, M.D. Thai board of Dermatology and Family Medicine Fellow in Laser Dermatology (Harvard Medical School, USA) Fellow in Cosmetic Laser Surgery (Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Associates, USA) Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha, M.D. Diploma in Dermatology Thai board of Dermatology and Family Medicine Suhattaya Angsuwarangsee, M.D. Thai board of Dermatology Certificate in Laser Surgery (Thailand) Patra Phimolsarnti, M.D. Thai board of Dermatology Certificate in Dermato-surgery (Mayo Clinic, USA) Jinda Rojanametin, M.D. Thai board of Dermatology Certificate in Laser Surgery (USA) Prapawan Chawawanit, M.D. Thai board of Dermatology SCHEDULE Day 1 Time Topic 9.00-9.30 Speaker 10.00-10.15 Basic and principle of lasers and light therapy Pigment-specific lasers and laser hair removal Q&A 10.15-10.30 Coffee Break 10.30-10.45 Vascular-specific lasers Jinda 10.45-11.00 Intense pulsed light (IPL) Jinda 11.00-11.30 Woraphong 11.45-12.00 Ablative and nonablative laser rejuvenation systems New technology: ELOS, cellulite treatment, Fractional photothermolysis Q&A 12.00-13.00 Lunch 13.00-14.30 Live demonstration: Tattoo removal Treatment of benign pigmented lesions CO2 laser vaporization of benign skin tumors 9.30-10.00 11.30-11.45 Rungsima Woraphong Rungsima Woraphong Rungsima & Day 2 Hand-on laser training Topic of Hands-on 1. CO2 laser 2. Q-switched Nd:YAG laser 3. Pulsed dye laser 4. Laser hair removal 5. Nonablative photorejuvenation 6. Cellulite treatment Faculty Suhattaya Angsuwarangsee, M.D. Patra Phimolsarnti, M.D. Jinda Rojanametin, M.D. Prapawan Chawawanit, M.D. Woraphong Manuskiatti, M.D. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha, M.D. Group Rotation Each group contains 5-7 attendees. Time 9.00-9.45 9.45-10.30 10.30-10.45 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 12.15-13.30 13.30-14.15 14.15-15.00 Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Topic 5 Topic 6 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 1 2 2 3 5 6 6 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Break Lunch Registration fee 200 USD (for foreign graduated physician) or 7,500 Thai Baht (for Thai physician) Payment method Please transfer all expense in US dollars to the following : A/C Name : Income of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Bank : Siam Commercial Bank Branch : Siriraj Branch Type : Saving Account A/C No.: 016-2-14940-7 SWIFT Code : SICOTHBK Application Requirements Completed application includes a recent passport-size photograph and letter of training in general dermatology for at least 10 months. Registration Application form can be downloaded from www.sirirajlaser.com or an email request. Due to limitation of the training position, the applicants are encouraged to process a registration at least 3 months in advance. Application form and all required documents, together with the registration fee should be sent to: Woraphong Manuskiatti, M.D. Department of Dermatology Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital 2 Pran-nok Road Bangkok 10700 Thailand If there are any questions regarding the application process, please email to siwmn@mahidol.ac.th ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION This is not included in the registration fee. There are various accommodations near the hospital, with room rate approximately 1,000 Thai Baht per night. For more information please contact Department of International Relations or email to sijla@mahidol.ac.th