Career Development

Ask a Mentor: On finding a niche in the field, developing a career in academics and better serving patients of color
As a mentor Dr. Amy McMichaelWe are excited to announce another installment of our new recurring series: Ask a Mentor. In this monthly segment, we will identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. If you have questions on finding a niche in the field, developing a career in academics and/or better serving patients of color …
As a mentor Dr. Amy McMichael
Old Enough: How to Gain Patients’ Trust as a Young (or Young-Looking) Physician
young doctor, patient trust, clinical skills“Hey, Doogie Howser!” “So you want to be a dermatologist? Are you in High School?” “Must be Bring Your Kid to Work day.” These are just a few of the many comments that I have received about my youthful appearance since starting my Dermatology residency.  Being a young doctor in my 20’s, many of my interactions with patients start like this: they expect some seasoned, authoritativ …
young doctor, patient trust, clinical skills
Physician advice: How to get patients to adhere to treatment protocols
In this article, Dr. Hayley Leight, onsite correspondent for the 2018 Skin of Color Seminar Series, now aptly named the Skin of Color Update, speaks with several well-known and respected thought leaders in skin of color dermatology. Drs. Valerie Callender, Hillary Baldwin and Maritza Perez all weigh in on how best to get patients to adhere to treatment protocols. Dr. Valerie Callender – Conne …
Ask a Mentor: Career Development and Advocacy
Next Steps In Derm is proud to announce another round of our new recurring series: Ask a Mentor. In this monthly segment, we will identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to field your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. Our mentor this month is Kelley P Redbord MD.  Dr. Redbord is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at George W …
Generational DermatologyTM Symposium: Why attend?
Generational Dermatology In dermatology, crafting the perfect treatment plan for your patient takes more than a correct diagnosis. It encompasses prevention and involves medical, cosmetic, surgical and oncologic strategies over the decades to optimize skin performance throughout the course of a lifetime. Coined by Dr. Wendy Roberts, the Generational DermatologyTM approach was originally targeted to interrupt the e …
Generational Dermatology