Wednesday, 30APR25
Virtual Event via Google Meet - Open to the Public
Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists in Collaboration with Uniformed Services University of the Health Services, Present:
Not Just a Rash: Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Psychiatric Medications
With featured speaker Helena Pasieka, MD, MS.
Dr. Pasieka's biography can be found below.
Wednesday, 30APR25, 1500 - 1600 ET
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About the Speaker
Helena Pasieka, MD, MS is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Dermatology with specialized expertise in hospitalist medicine, intensive care, and severe cutaneous adverse reactions to medications. She received her Medical Degree from The University of Washington and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Michigan, where she stayed on as an academic Hospitalist. After receiving her Masters in Biostatistics and Clinical
Research Design, she went to Johns Hopkins Hospital to complete a 2 nd residency in Dermatology where she completed a Clinical Translational Research Fellowship specializing in complex medical dermatology. Presently, she is an Assistant Professor at Uniformed Services University in the departments of Dermatology and Medicine as well as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She is also a member of The Burn
Center at MedStar Washington Hospital in Washington DC and volunteer faculty at the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Pasieka’s research focuses on epithelial necrosis and drug-induced skin diseases. She has played a pivotal role in advancing the understanding of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) and Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS), contributing to large patient databases and translational studies that shape clinical practice and treatment strategies.
As the former Director of the Inpatient and Consultative Dermatology Service at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, she co-founded one of the highest-volume SCAR referral centers in the U.S., working closely with burn units and critical care teams. Her work has led to numerous high-impact publications and national and international speaking engagements.
Dr. Pasieka excels at leveraging the strength and expertise of multidisciplinary collaboration to drive knowledge forward. Beyond her clinical and research roles, Dr. Pasieka is a committed mentor, training students, residents, and fellows across multiple disciplines, including dermatology, ophthalmology, gynecology, emergency medicine, critical care, and burn surgery.
Accreditation and Designation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
“The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the JA/ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. “
Planner Disclosure Faculty Disclosure
Thomas H. Nassif, PhD – Nothing to Disclose Helena Pasieka, MD, MS – Nothing to Disclose
Colin Smith, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Instructions to Claim CME Credit
Instructions to claim CME credit will be emailed to you post meeting. Please be sure we have your preferred email address. Thank you for your valued participation.
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