For Residents
For Residents
USMLE Step 1 Changes: Dermatology Program Director Perspectives and Implications
The changes to US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 were met with mixed reactions from dermatology program directors.
For Residents
The Power of a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board: Managing Unresectable and/or High-Risk Skin Cancers
Participating in a multidisciplinary tumor board allows residents to learn more about how to manage and treat high-risk skin cancers. The...
Livin' on the MDedge
Canned diabetes prevention and a haunted COVID castle
Plus, a cheaper, fuzzier way to test for coronavirus.
For Residents
Long-Distance Dermatology: Lessons From an Interview on Remote Practice During a Pandemic and Beyond
This interview provides one recent dermatology resident graduate’s experiences incorporating teledermatology into his practice model and provides...
For Residents
Empowering Residents to Address Socioeconomic Disparities in Dermatology
Even while in training, dermatology residents have the agency to impact their communities by connecting their expertise to the patients in...
Skin of Color
The Importance of Service Learning in Dermatology Residency: An Actionable Approach to Improve Resident Education and Skin Health Equity
Service learning is an educational approach that combines learning objectives with community service to provide a comprehensive scholastic...
For Residents
The Genital Examination in Dermatologic Practice
The genital area is not routinely included in the total-body skin examination (TBSE) despite malignancies and inflammatory conditions involving...
For Residents
Advice for Applying to Dermatology as an Applicant of Color: Keep Going
Dermatology is one of the most competitive medical specialties to apply for residency. There is a lack of diversity in dermatology, and the cause...
For Residents
Rural Residency Curricula: Potential Target for Improved Access to Care?
Dermatology residency programs can influence medical students and resident dermatologists to provide care in rural and geographically isolated...
For Residents
Diet and Skin: A Primer
There are strong data on the relationship between dietary patterns and skin conditions. This article provides an introduction for dermatologists...
Original Research
Mobile Apps for Professional Dermatology Education: An Objective Review
Mobile applications (apps) are a convenient way to learn dermatology, but there is no objective method to assess their quality. To determine which...