Six Tips to Becoming a Trusted Media Source
You’ve survived your first media interview. You may have even enjoyed it. But how do you become your area’s go-to expert on all things dermatology? Follow these six tips to becoming a trusted media source.
Be Reliable
Always, always, always respond to reporter inquiries as soon as possible. While most print reporters have longer deadlines for their feature stories, TV reporters are typically …
You’ve survived your first media interview. You may have even enjoyed it. But how do you become your area’s go-to expert on all things dermatology? Follow these six tips to becoming a trusted media source.
Be Reliable
Always, always, always respond to reporter inquiries as soon as possible. While most print reporters have longer deadlines for their feature stories, TV reporters are typically … Continue reading "Six Tips to Becoming a Trusted Media Source"
Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Vishal Patel questions on managing advanced cutaneous malignancy, high-risk skin cancers in immunocompromised patients, and the importance of certification in Mohs Surgery. See all of his insightful answers below.
What leadership positions are available for dermatology residents interested in pursuing a Mohs fellowship?
There are a variety of … 
Speaking with the media can give even the most confident dermatologist anxiety, but there is no need to fear. Relax and remember these seven tips for successful interviews.
1. Let the Reporter Lead and Don’t Be Pushy
Remember – this is not your story. This is the reporter’s story. As a source, you are a vital part of the story, but you are not the one calling the shots. Whatever you do, do … 
We are excited to announce our Next Steps mentor for the month of February: Dr. Vishal Patel. 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.
If you have questions about advanced cutaneous malignancy management, specifically high-risk squamous cell carcinom … 
Next Steps in Derm is excited to be a part of the upcoming ODAC (Orlando Dermatology and Aesthetics Conference) taking place this weekend (1/18-1/21) in Orlando, FL. With the conference quickly approaching, we wanted to give you a run-down of the Top 10 Things you should do while in attendance! If you can’t make it to ODAC this year, be sure to put it on your “must attend events” list for … 