Navigating Your Career

Periungal Wart and a Colorectal Surgeon: Tales From the Office
wart removalI had a patient who was a 34 y/o male and presented with a periungual wart on his left index finger. We tried many different modalities to destroy the wart but were unsuccessful. At the time a med school classmate who was a colo-rectal surgeon had started treating warts with a CO2 laser. I asked my pt to go see the colo-rectal surgeon for a consult to see if laser would help. He went for the appo …
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Top 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of ODAC Expert Conference
Welcome to ODAC DermODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic, and Surgical Conference January 13-16, 2017 in Miami, FL 1.) Get in early and make the most of your time by attending pre-conference workshops 2.) Attend General Session 3.) Stop by the Derm In-Review Photo Booth and post your memories to Twitter and Facebook: @DermInReview. You could win $150 gift card! 4.) Attend the NEW Board Review Workshop …
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Featured Dermatology Society: IMCAS Academy
IMCASTake a look inside IMCAS. Find out what they publish, upcoming events and how you can learn from over 170 courses and 900 lectures of strong scientific content. Explain in 2 or 3 sentences what you do. IMCAS organizes international congresses to provide teaching of the highest quality at the interface of plastic surgery and dermatology. Our academic and social e-learning platform, IMCAS Acade …
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The Right Questions to Ask When Negotiating a Contract
negotiating a contractAt the conclusion of medical training, residents know so much about dermatology But usually not so much about negotiating their first contract. While academic contracts are usually pretty rigid, in private practice you need to be your own self advocate. Hire a contract lawyer (once again, don’t waste time/money for academic contracts). Don’t be afraid to ask the right questions. Being well-pr …
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Real Advice from Joel Schlessinger MD, FAAD, FAACS Part 2
leader researchHow can new dermatologists get involved in clinical research? Becoming involved in clinical research is both exciting and potentially concerning as it all depends on the support team you will have and the set up (both physical and administrative) of your site.  The benefits can be good in both financially and intellectually, but the risks are also significant. When starting a clinical researc …
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