5 Things I Wish I Had Known My Last Year of Residency
The last year of residency goes by in the blink of eye. Don't get so wrapped up in studying for and passing the board exam that you forget to put some focus on these five things.
5. Savor the Time with Your Fellow Residents
Third year flies by. You spend a great deal of your life with your co-residents and it is very easy to get caught up in the craziness of third year and not enjoy the mo …
The last year of residency goes by in the blink of eye. Don't get so wrapped up in studying for and passing the board exam that you forget to put some focus on these five things.
5. Savor the Time with Your Fellow Residents
Third year flies by. You spend a great deal of your life with your co-residents and it is very easy to get caught up in the craziness of third year and not enjoy the mo … Continue reading "5 Things I Wish I Had Known My Last Year of Residency"
During residency, as a resident, you likely had key conferences you attended throughout your training. The main meeting that most residents get the opportunity to attend is the winter American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) conference. The AAD is the biggest annual dermatology meeting worldwide. It draws participants from all over the globe and is packed with educational and social content.
Perha … 
The Skin Cancer Foundation is now accepting applications for support of pilot research projects related to all types of skin cancer. Researchers are invited to submit applications for one-year projects to be conducted in the dermatology departments of medical institutions within the United States. With the help of generous donors, The Skin Cancer Foundation has funded more than $1.6 million in res … 
Your CV is your advocate.
It documents and credentials your accomplishments for someone who has never met you. It’s your pitch for an interview. Many hiring physicians are reading your CV on their phone! It must be concise, precise and easy to follow.
The first step is to provide current contact information, phone, personal email and LinkedIn public profile.
Next, Resident/intern/fe … 
The time to start thinking about life after residency begins on your first day!
First Year of Residency
Though you are super busy keeping up with the material, you should start planning ahead during your first year of residency. Ask yourself where you want to be in five, 10, and 30 years? Regardless of your path, there will be challenges! If you prefer to tackle challenges alone, then starting a …