Ten Years in Academic Dermatology [editorial]

It is hard to imagine that 10 years have passes since I started my academic practice at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Upon reflection, it has been an interesting journey to say the least. I was told, "You cannot possibly think that you can have an academic practice that is dedicated to the practice of cosmetic surgery." What could possibly inspire a cosmetic dermatologist to follow an academic career path? The answer comes down to mentorship.