Navigating Your Career

The Landscape of Private Equity in Dermatology and Concerns About Private Equity-Backed Models
Corporatization and the Rise of Private Equity in DermatologyNext Steps in Derm is published by SanovaWorks. Private equity (PE) is one of the hottest topics in dermatology right now. I knew nothing about PE during my residency and fellowship training. I entertained the possibility of working for a PE-backed group after my fellowship training and even shortly thereafter. However, after talking to many colleagues, I saw the light and walked away from the …
Corporatization and the Rise of Private Equity in Dermatology
Does Board Certification Really Matter?
Board CertificationAs 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 …
Board Certification
A Primer on Chemical Peels – Part II
Chemical PeelsIn Part II of our primer, we’ll focus on technique and aftercare.  In case you missed it, view Part I of the series where we covered the basics of chemical peels. Anesthesia Choice of anesthetic will likely depend on the depth of the peel and patient preference.  Superficial peels will likely cause only minor burning and stinging and usually require no anesthetic.  Topical anesthetics can …
Chemical Peels
Dermatology Media Relations: When to Hire an Agency
media relations and press relations in dermatology and SanovaWorksDermatology 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 …
media relations and press relations in dermatology and SanovaWorks
Public Outreach and Getting Published
Tips on Giving Back from Dr. Deborah Sarnoff Next Steps In Derm strives to help you achieve your career goals.  A well-rounded career includes giving back to the communities we serve and to the greater field of medicine.  Dr. Angelo Landriscina recently got the chance to talk with Deborah Sarnoff, MD, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York and President of the Skin Cancer Founda …