Does Board Certification Really Matter?
As a recently “Board-certified” dermatologist, I would like to think that this distinction matters – not only for me but for my patients. I would hope that becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is more than a title. But honestly, I’m not sure it is.
Breaking Down the Board’s Purpose
The ABD exists “to serve the public by setting high standards for dermatolog …
As a recently “Board-certified” dermatologist, I would like to think that this distinction matters – not only for me but for my patients. I would hope that becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is more than a title. But honestly, I’m not sure it is.
Breaking Down the Board’s Purpose
The ABD exists “to serve the public by setting high standards for dermatolog … 
Dermatology Media Relations - Part II
So you want to participate in media articles as a means of growing your dermatology practice. Time to call the professionals, right? Not necessarily. Here are three situations when to use a media relations agency and four tactics that you can do on your own.
When to use an agency:
You’re in a large media market.
If you’re in a large metro area, you wil … 
This is the second article in the two-part series about the five cardinal rules of finding a mentor. In part one, I discussed rules one and two: be honest and fearless. Read on to learn how to seal the deal by following cardinal rules three, four, and five which cover the importance of being open-minded, putting in the effort, and embracing the ‘now.’
3. Be open-minded.
Sure, you may have … 
Six Must Read Books Recommended by JDD Authors
From the memoirs of a talented neurosurgeon fighting terminal lung cancer to management advice on how to turn a good business into a great one, and everything in between, we asked a few JDD authors to tell us what their must read books are…when not studying of course!
Beth McLellan, MD
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Building a Career in Cosmetics, Establishing a Private Practice, and the Approach to the Male Aesthetic Patient
We are excited to announce another installment of our recurring series: Ask a Mentor. In this monthly segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology. The mentor will answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise.
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