Dr. Patrick Fleming
Dr. Patrick Fleming is a dermatologist with focus on inflammatory skin disease including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, & prurigo nodularis. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
He completed residency at the University of Toronto where he was Chief Dermatology Resident and concurrently completed the Global Clinical Scholars program in Clinical Trials at Harvard Medical School. He also holds a Master’s degree in Community Health, a Graduate Certificate in Medical Education, and was the Gold Medalist in medical school.
He is an Associate Editor the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Fleming’s research background includes systematic reviews and he is an investigator for dermatology clinical trials.
MAY 15 Fri
AI vs MD: Psoriasis Showdown: Clinical Decision Making in Scalp and Nail Disease
Managing psoriasis in anatomically challenging areas such as the scalp and nails requires nuanced clinical judgement and individualized treatment strategies. This interactive session will explore real-world decision-making in psoriasis management through case-based scenarios reflecting common clinical challenges.
This interactive session will incorporate an engaging “AI vs MD” format, where participants will be presented with paired responses to practical, case-based psoriasis questions and invited to determine which reflects expert clinical reasoning. As distinctions between AI-generated and clinician-authored responses become increasingly nuanced, this format provides a dynamic way to explore variability in clinical approaches while reinforcing key considerations in the management of scalp and nail psoriasis. Faculty-led discussion will focus on treatment selection, adherence, and real-world clinical decision-making.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for the management of scalp and nail psoriasis across a range of clinical scenarios.
- Differentiate practical therapeutic considerations such as dosing frequency, formulation selection, device usability, and storage requirements that impact adherence and real-world outcomes.
- Integrate patient-specific factors and disease characteristics into treatment decision-making for complex psoriasis presentations.
