4 Steps for Writing Your First Academic Paper
WritingWriting your first paper for publication can be a daunting task, particularly as you may know a lot about your topic, but little about how to get it published. Here are a few principles to get you started. 1) STEP ONE For the first time author, the big unanswered questions are appealing, but beware - these questions may require far more resources than you expect (data, time, and funding). Wo …
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How do I start building my brand?
You are your own brand We asked Derm Authority to answer your burning questions on building your own brand and what lessons were learned in the first years of practice.  Read for expert answers below! Dear Derm Authority, Q: How do I start building my brand? Every successful brand has a creative personal logo, business card, website, or landing page at minimum, and social media accounts. These all need to be b …
You are your own brand
Dates to Remember
Dates to rememberThe 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 Jan 13-16 Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference Miami, FL Jan 13-18 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference Kohala Coast, HI Jan 17-21 Caribbean Dermatology Symposium Aruba Ja …
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Tales From the Office: A Resident Shares Her Inspiration
resident inspirationIt's interesting where you find inspiration. Being a dermatology resident I learn about different conditions and rare infections to stay up to date and prepare for the rigorous Board exam. I always was thinking..."oh, we will never will see those rare things in our practice". I learned about leprosy back in medical school and was fascinated about various presentations of this infection and how i …
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Roadmap for Residents: What to Ask Before Signing an Academia Contract
Contracts for Dermatology Academia As your virtual mentor, Next Steps in Derm is committed to supporting your jump from residency to the world of practicing dermatologists. If you're a graduating resident thinking about going into academia, you need support in feeling prepared to negotiate your first contract. Questions are key. Read part one of this two part series by Dr. Kirkorian of George Washington University and be …
Contracts for Dermatology Academia