Mental Health and the Dermatologist
While some celebrities and star athletes are using their platforms to help normalize mental illness, dermatologists may remain hesitant to care for their own mental health.
“The nature of the road traveled to the medical profession and the performance demands placed upon physicians create a deeply ingrained belief that ‘perceived defect or weakness’ can be catastrophic for their careers� …
While some celebrities and star athletes are using their platforms to help normalize mental illness, dermatologists may remain hesitant to care for their own mental health.
“The nature of the road traveled to the medical profession and the performance demands placed upon physicians create a deeply ingrained belief that ‘perceived defect or weakness’ can be catastrophic for their careers� … 
Starting a dermatology practice is a dream that many dermatologists share. The freedom to decide how and when you work, building a business, increasing physician autonomy, and starting a legacy are some attractive aspects of starting a practice. However, when taking in the immense burden of building a business, things can seem quite daunting and overwhelming. At the 2021 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthet … 
After more than a decade of school and training, dermatologists just starting out receive a substantial pay bump. Yet, according to financial planner Corey Janoff, CFP, there are some financial pitfalls that early career dermatologists can easily fall into.
“Spending before saving. Buying the new ‘doctor’ house too soon. Not prioritizing saving for financial goals before upgrading their l … 
So you recognize the need for equity, diversity, and inclusion in dermatology. While it may seem like true change is a long way off, what simple actions can you do right now to make an impact?
Dermatologists who are addressing matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion were surveyed, and here are their suggestions:
Become a mentor or preceptor to a high school, college, or medical student f … 
Next Steps in Derm reached out to dermatologists playing a role in overcoming barriers in equity, diversity and inclusion in dermatology for their insight on the most pressing EDI issues in the field.
Issues of injustice and inequality have come to the forefront in our country in the last year, and dermatology is no exception.
“It’s truly impressive to realize that for some of us, there� …