Imposter Syndrome? Blame the White Coat!
Imposter syndrome, or the imposter phenomenon, is probably something all physicians have faced in the earlier stages of their careers. It’s the feeling that you will be exposed as a fraud. It’s the notion that you are incompetent despite overwhelming evidence that you are, in fact, fully trained, trustworthy, and competent.
The White Coat
If I had to guess, I would say white coats are a big …
Imposter syndrome, or the imposter phenomenon, is probably something all physicians have faced in the earlier stages of their careers. It’s the feeling that you will be exposed as a fraud. It’s the notion that you are incompetent despite overwhelming evidence that you are, in fact, fully trained, trustworthy, and competent.
The White Coat
If I had to guess, I would say white coats are a big … 
We 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 … 
2019 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 … 
Our Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Leslie Baumann questions on Skincare Retailing, Staff and Patient Education, and the Art of Designing Custom Skincare Regimens. See all her insightful answers below.
I am a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Nigeria for the last 2 years. I recently set out running a dermatology clinic and I have a huge interest in aesthetic dermatolo … 
The 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, … 