Resident Corner

Lessons from the Young Dermatology Leader Mentorship Program at ODAC 2026
mentorship in DermatologyIn dermatology, mentorship extends far beyond career advice. At ODAC 2026, the Young Dermatology Leader Mentorship Program organized by Dermatology In-review and supported by Sun Pharma, highlighted the importance of mentorship and relationship-building early in one’s career. The program brought together five dermatology resident mentees with established leaders in the field to discuss and refle …
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Training in a Community-Based Dermatology Residency Program and Implications for Future Practice
Community-Based Dermatology Residency ProgramI'm in my last year of dermatology residency and feeling the pressure of applying for jobs. Perhaps you're in the same position! The majority of graduates go into private practice. Others choose to pursue academic medicine, work for a hospital-owned practice, or maybe even the VA. A growing number choose to work for private equity-backed practices. Some go on to do additional fellowship training. …
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Leveraging Technology in Dermatology Practice
technology in dermatology practiceTechnology is continuously reshaping the practice of dermatology, affecting documentation workflows, and patient engagement and outreach. For dermatology residents, developing a strategic approach to digital tools during training can translate into a growing practice that provides efficient and high-quality patient care. Optimizing the Electronic Medical Record Documentation remains one of the m …
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Making the Most of Your Board Study Tools
board study toolsYou’ve got the books and account logins at the ready. You know you need to start studying for the Board exams, but the whole process seems daunting. How do you transfer all the content off the pages and screens and into your brain?  You need some pro tips, and I’ve got good news. The Derm In-Review Advisory Council members are here to save the day. They’re navigating residency and fellow …
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Managing Derm Exam Anxiety
Derm examSomething they may not tell you when applying to dermatology residency (and I didn’t know until I started) is that, while all specialties have board exams, we have a lot of them!  The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) pathway to certification requires derm residents complete a Basic exam during the first year, four Core exams (medical, pediatric, surgical, and dermatopathology) between the se …
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