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2018 Dates to Remember
calendarThe time goes fast and there's lots to do. Make this your one-stop shop for all dates in dermatology! Check the calendar by month for conferences, exam dates and deadlines. January 2018 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference - Hawaii (Foundation for Research and Education in Dermatology) Jan 12 - 17 ODAC - Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference (SanovaWorks) Jan 12 - …
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Top Ten Things to Do at ODAC Miami 2018
Top 1010.) Download the app for maps, schedule, and to sign up for your complimentary JDD!  Bring your own smartphone, tablet or device to General Session to view/save PPT slides, take notes, participate in Q&A, take surveys, and more. To download the ODAC 2018 onsite app:  -  Navigate to your device’s preferred app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). -   Search for “ODAC 2 …
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‘Tis the Season’ for Networking
networkingWhether you’re attending workplace parties or family gatherings amongst colleagues, peers, or friends, the holiday season is invariably primed for social interaction. This same social interaction provides opportunities for personal and professional networking. Now let’s be clear, I’m not suggesting that your dermatology future hinges on a chat with your Uncle Fred over egg nog! However, the …
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Dear Derm Authority: What are important questions to ask when interviewing for a new job?
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing for a new job? Interviewing is a critical step in the job hunting process.  Prospective employers look for candidates to ask them questions just as much as they like to ask them.  It shows that you are interested in the position and have thoughtful questions prepared about what future employment might be like with them.  Here are …
Always Keep Your Eyes Open for New Trends
At the time that I graduated residency and went on to a pediatric dermatology fellowship I was unaware of what my practice would look like as a new practitioner, and even more so a decade later. One of the most important things I learned in practice is that it is vitally important to keep an eye out for new trends or reappearances of old diseases. In this vein, I am going to list five things that …