Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|Describe factors associated with HS treatment satisfaction and dissatisfaction to meaningfully address care gaps 
2|Discuss the vital role for surgery in treating recurrent or persistent HS nodules and tunnels 
3|Discuss an approach to managing HS pain 
4|Develop effective management strategies to address drainage, odor, and flares

Presenter 
Sarah Whitley, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
UMass Chan Medical School

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Sarah Whitley, MD, PhDSpeaker

AbbVie, Consultant and investigator, 2022-present

Novartis, Investigator, 2024-present

Incyte, Investigator and consultant, 2025-present

UCB, consultant, 2025-present

Citryll, investigator, 2025-present

Regeneron, consultant, 2024

Yes

The design and content of Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education (CE) activities support quality improvement in healthcare and provide fair and balanced views of therapeutic options. Any relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the educational activity.

None of the other planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

Session date: 
02/26/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery MOC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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