Building Bridges: Purposeful Networking, Collaboration, and Career Growth with Industry Relationships
Working with industry is a common career goal of dermatologists, whether it’s by serving on an advisory board, obtaining a grant, or collaborating in another way. So how does a dermatologist land these industry opportunities? Watch as Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology Conference, outlines how to build bridges with industry partners. Find out why it’s important to understand t …
Working with industry is a common career goal of dermatologists, whether it’s by serving on an advisory board, obtaining a grant, or collaborating in another way. So how does a dermatologist land these industry opportunities? Watch as Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology Conference, outlines how to build bridges with industry partners. Find out why it’s important to understand t … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. George Han, associate professor of dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Watch as Dr. Han shares his tips for breaking into the conference circuit. Learn why it’s important to find your niche and the right mentor. Hear which meeting Dr. H … 
At ODAC 2023, we had the opportunity to learn about cicatricial alopecias from renowned dermatologist and hair expert Dr. Amy McMichael, Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
First, we considered a framework to check for cicatricial alopecias. This is particularly important because if we can identify cicatricial alopecia, we can make sure we are treating the rig … 
Next Steps in Derm and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, in partnership with the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and Physicians Resources, interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, on life lessons from his residency and career. Dr. Friedman provides his tips for remaining calm during the craziest of office visits. … 
So you recognize the need for equity, diversity, and inclusion in dermatology. While it may seem like true change is a long way off, what simple actions can you do right now to make an impact?
Dermatologists who are addressing matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion were surveyed, and here are their suggestions:
Become a mentor or preceptor to a high school, college, or medical student f …