Ask a Mentor: On cosmetic dermatology, the importance of training, and ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes
Dr. Vic NarurkaWe are excited to announce our first mentor of 2019: Dr. Vic Narurkar. In this monthly Ask a Mentor segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. Do you have questions about cosmetic dermatology, the importance of training, and how to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes? Dr. V …
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The ABC of Dermal Fillers
dermal fillersWhat’s in Your Toolbox There are over 20 dermal fillers available in the U.S. and many more are on the way. In Europe, Asia, and the Middle East there are currently hundreds of dermal fillers available. While there are only a handful of FDA- approved dermal fillers manufacturers in the U.S., each company has several product lines. These fillers are usually for superficial, medium and deep in …
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Neoplasm – Friday Pop Quiz
You would expect this neoplasm to: A) Be painful on palpation B) Have a high metastatic rate and poor prognosis C) Disseminate to the skin from an internal focus D) Dimple on lateral palpation E) Have mutations in the SHH/PTCH signaling pathway To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Want more? Continue testing your knowledge with more pop quizzes. Take …
2019 Dermatology Dates to Remember
Dates in Dermatologu2019 has a lot in store! Make this your one-stop shop for all important dates in dermatology! Check the calendar by month for conferences, exam dates, and deadlines. January 18th Annual Caribbean Dermatology Symposium (Tristan Nelsen) Jan 15 - 19 ODAC Dermatology Aesthetic & Surgical Conference (Sanovaworks) Jan 18 - 21 2019 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference …
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6 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Clinical Trials
Clinical TrialsThe practice of dermatology offers many avenues to expand one’s professional horizons and skills: surgical and/or cosmetic specialization, dermatopathology and pediatric dermatology, to name a few. One such area of sub-specialization is clinical research, namely pharmaceutical company-sponsored clinical trials. This is the process whereby new medications are tested prior to approval by the FDA, …
Clinical Trials