6 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Clinical Trials
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, …
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, … Continue reading "6 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Clinical Trials"
In the last delivery of my Media Relations in Dermatology series, I covered how to develop a media pitch. So now that you’ve landed a media interview about dermatology, you are probably wondering what's next. Just like in job interviewing, the trick is to be prepared. Developing key messages helps you determine in advance the main message you want to communicate and its supporting facts. These a … 
My two-year-old nephew is a talker, and he will talk to anyone who is willing to listen. “I have a big red truck.” “That’s delicious.” “Uncle Bobby, sing that song.”
But of all the words he knows, his favorite word, as with any two-year-old, is simple – “No.”
“Do you want to eat dinner?”
“No.”
“Do you want to take a nap?”
“No.”
“Can Uncle Bob … 
Skin conditions affect tens of millions of people across the United States with symptoms that range from purely cosmetic to downright painful—and in some cases lethal. In addition, skin conditions can signal deeper problems. For example, patients with psoriasis are at a higher risk because of associated comorbidities such as chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes, renal disease, and rheumatic disea … 
Our Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Jeremy Brauer questions on new technologies, emerging therapies, and the art of communicating complex medical procedure to patients. See all his insightful answers below.
I’m a recently graduated dermatology resident who just joined a private practice group where the majority of the procedures I perform are cosmetic. What is your advice for … 