2024 Faculty
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Dr. Kenneth Beer, Dr. Mary Lupo & Dr. José Raúl Montes

2024 COURSE DIRECTORS

Ken Beer is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Bootcamp offers preceptorship opportunities in Aesthetic Medicine Training and is the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

FOUNDER

Dr. Beer is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist focused on general, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. Although his decades of experience have given him practice with many “ologies”, today he is considered to be one of the leading experts in dermatology and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Beer is a founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami.

Mary Lupo is a specialist in Aesthetic Medicine Training and the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

FOUNDER

Dr. Lupo revolutionized the field of non-surgical skin rejuvenation by introducing new combinations of procedures. On top of being a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Lupo is also a clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp.

Dr. Montes is an established master injector being recognized among the nations’ top injectors. In 2016, he received an Achievement Award as well as a Continuing Education Recognition from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. As a Professor of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Dr. Montes has been mentoring students at the Río Piedras Medical Center.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

2024 FACULTY

Dr. Ablon

Associate Professor Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University; Assistant Attending Dermatologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Dr. Ablon

Dr. Bucay is considered to be one of the pre-eminent dermatologists in the country. Her credentials span a wide scope of biomedical research, patient care, and medical education.. 

Ken Beer is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Bootcamp offers preceptorship opportunities in Aesthetic Medicine Training and is the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

Dr. Annie Chiu is a Board-Certified Dermatologist in Manhattan Beach who received her Medical Degree from Stanford University. She obtained her Bachelors of Science from UC Berkeley, where she graduated with top honors and was a University Medal finalist.

Dr. Downie is a sought-after lecturer and author of several dozen scientific papers. She has spoken on behalf of some of the most renowned medical societies, including the American Academy of Dermatology, The Skin Cancer Foundation, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Dr. Downie proudly services as an educator for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. She has also provided focused training on injectibles and fillers and has been a longstanding faculty member on Allergan’s National Exchange Forum.

Steven Fagien, M.D., F.A.C.S. Aesthetic Eyelid Plastic Surgery
Private Practice

Dr. Ablon

Skin Wellness Dermatology

Dr. Ablon

Janine Hopkins, M.D., F.A.A.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and experienced physician practicing in Monroe, LA since 1996. Dr. Hopkins opened her first private practice immediately after completing her specialty training.  

Ken Beer is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Bootcamp offers preceptorship opportunities in Aesthetic Medicine Training and is the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS is a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon and head and neck surgeon, who is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.

Sara Mahdavi, RD, MSc, PhD

Clinician Scientist, University of Toronto
Owner, Private Practice

Ken Beer is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Bootcamp offers preceptorship opportunities in Aesthetic Medicine Training and is the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

Owner, Mariwalla Dermatology

Dr. Ablon

>Andreas Nikolis, MD

Victoria Park Med Spa.

Ivona Percec, MD, Ph.D. is Associate Director, Cosmetic Surgery and Assistant Professor of Surgery. Dr. Percec is board certified in Plastic Surgery and sees patients at Penn Plastic Surgery Perelman, Penn Plastic Surgery Tuttleman Center, and Penn Plastic Surgery Bryn Mawr.

Ken Beer is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Bootcamp offers preceptorship opportunities in Aesthetic Medicine Training and is the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

Dr. Rod J. Rohrich is an internationally known, highly respected, and skilled plastic surgeon with a global clinical practice at Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute in Dallas, Texas. He is also a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Rohrich has been honored by his peers to be one of the most influential physicians and plastic surgeons in this current era.

Dr. Ava Shamban is a board-certified dermatologist who believes that appearance and self-esteem are one in the same. She dedicates herself to helping patients worldwide heal their skin to live happier lives.

Dr. Ablon

The pioneer behind Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty, Dr. Alexander Rivkin is globally recognized for his state of the art non-surgical aesthetic procedures and A-list clientele–delivering the highest caliber of service with unparalleled results.

Ken Beer is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Bootcamp offers preceptorship opportunities in Aesthetic Medicine Training and is the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

Dr. Solish is a renowned specialist in the field of cosmetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He was one of Canada’s first cosmetic dermatologists to use injectable BOTOX.

Ken Beer is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Bootcamp offers preceptorship opportunities in Aesthetic Medicine Training and is the co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp for core aesthetic specialties

Amy Forman Taub, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist who founded Advanced Dermatology and skinfo® Specialty Skincare Boutique in Lincolnshire, Illinois in February of 2003 and Glencoe, Illinois in September of 2013.

2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Assistant Clinical Professor
Harvard Medical School
Director, Program in Aesthetics and Well-Being
MGH Department of Psychiatry

2024 GUEST SPEAKER

Eleanor is Founder & CEO of Skintelligent which is powering the future of intelligent skin health with AI in Aesthetics.  Skintelligent core technology is AI skin imaging systems, to precisely analyze and score skin issues, then immediately connect to a range of potential aesthetics services and treatments. In her previous corporate experience, she had a global career living and working in 4 countries, leading strategy and commercial organizations across Asia Pacific, and setting up New Ventures organization for Coca-Cola China. She is a contributor to BBC program Business Matters.  She holds a BA from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and MBA from Emory University.