How Do I Deal with Refractory Psoriasis? Real World Insights with Dermatologist Dr.Elena Netchiporouk

 Learning Objectives 

• Discuss appropriate assessment strategies for disease activity and prognosis to guide treatment decisions for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, Including primary and secondary treatment failures  in patients 
• Understand the role  current evidence  and real world clinical  guidance to make effective individualized treatment decisions for patients with refractory moderate to severe PsO, specifically exploring the role of brodalumab
• Implement strategies to improve interprofessional care coordination between primary care providers and specialty care providers and address the needs of patients 

About Dr.Elena Netchiporouk, MD, M.Sc., FRCPC

Dermatologist, Montreal

Dr. Elena Netchiporouk is an Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education in Dermatology at McGill University. She earned her M.D. degree at Université de Montréal and dermatology residency training at the McGill University Health Centre with an Experimental Medicine M.Sc. degree from McGill University.

Elena is a Junior Scientist within the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program of the MUHC-Research Institute studying cutaneous autoimmunity, scleroderma and chronic urticaria. She leads a complex care, skin fibrosis and chronic urticaria clinics at the Montreal General Hospital Site of the MUHC.

Her research program is supported by several grants from the Canadian Dermatology Foundation, Association des Médecins Spécialistes Dermatologues du Québec, Department of Medicine (McGill University) and Ministère d’Éducation et Innovation du Québec. She is actively involved in Dermatology Residency Training Program and is the founder of the Interactive Dermatology Learning Platform for Dermatology residents and Primary Care Providers Montreal Derm FilEZ© (Montrealdermfilez.ca) set to launch this year. 

 

Disclaimer: This is an educational podcast only and does not replace professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for any health issues.

 

Supported by an IME grant from Bausch Health.

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