Resident Corner

It’s Mnemonic Monday! I Hate Multiple Meds Causing Queer Problems
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)On this Mnemonic Monday, we continue we continue with the topic of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): I HATE MULTIPLE MEDS CAUSING QUEER PROBLEMS INH Hydralazine Minocycline Methyldopa Chlorpromazine Quinidine Procainamide This mnemonic refers to drugs known to cause drug-induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.   Study More! Need a r …
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
ABD Boards During COVID: What’s your plan of attack?
ABD BOARD EXAMAs recent dermatology residency graduates like myself are well aware, the landscape is set – we will be taking our boards in October.  Admittedly, when the ABD (American Board of Dermatology) inquired about when residents would like to take the exam, I responded – “July, please”. But as an entity that must look out for the interests of everyone while navigating the challenges of this pand …
ABD BOARD EXAM
It’s Mnemonic Monday! MD SOAP N HAIR
Lupus MnemonicOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the criteria needed to diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) with the following mnemonic: MD SOAP N HAIR Malar erythema Discoid LE Serositis (carditis or pleurisy) Oral ulcers Arthritis, nonerosive Photosensitivity Neurologic (seizure or psychosis) Hematologic disorder ANA Immunologic disorder Renal This mnemonic refers to …
Lupus Mnemonic
It’s Mnemonic Monday! AA SSTEP
Allergic Contact DermatitisThis week's Derm In-Review Mnemonic is: This mnemonic refers to the cross-reactivity of para-phenylenediamine, one common allergen in allergic contact dermatitis. Study More! Need a refresher on Allergic Contact Dermatitis concepts? Check out the following pages of your 2019 Derm In-Review Study Guide: Allergic Contact Dermatitis: 11, 51, 53, 54, 87, 97, 262, 264, 265 Don't have a copy? …
Allergic Contact Dermatitis