Featured Dermatology Society: IMCAS Academy
Take 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.
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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 …
Take 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 … Continue reading "Featured Dermatology Society: IMCAS Academy"
ODAC 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 … 
At 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 … 
How 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 … 
BENJAMIN BARANKIN, MD, FRCPC, FAAD discusses the importance and impact of appropriate patient touch.
What We're Taught
Our teachers warn us not to touch the patient throughout medical school, residency, and clinical practice. Medical societies regularly remind us of the importance of not touching our patients. That is, at least inappropriately.
"While telling the patient it was not con …