Wellness Reminders for the Dermatology Resident
You’ve worked incredibly hard to match into dermatology residency. While we may not be managing as many overnight calls, emergencies, or inpatient consults like our colleagues in other specialties, the demands of dermatology residency are uniquely challenging in their own right.
Between reading assignments, studying for exams, didactic presentations, the pressure to publish, expectations to …
You’ve worked incredibly hard to match into dermatology residency. While we may not be managing as many overnight calls, emergencies, or inpatient consults like our colleagues in other specialties, the demands of dermatology residency are uniquely challenging in their own right.
Between reading assignments, studying for exams, didactic presentations, the pressure to publish, expectations to … Continue reading "Wellness Reminders for the Dermatology Resident"
It’s July 1st. You’re in orientation, buzzing with excitement (and maybe a little nervous), thrilled to finally begin dermatology residency. But then it hits you: Wait… there are more exams I need to take? What are they, and when do I need to take them?
Welcome to your guide to all the board-related milestones during dermatology residency. Whether you're a freshly minted PGY-2 or staring … 
June and July mark a major milestone—you’re wrapping up intern year and are finally starting dermatology residency. You’ve survived night shifts, rapid responses, and figuring out how to juggle clinical demands like a pro. Just when you felt like you were getting the hang of things… you’re resetting the clock and diving headfirst into a specialty that sometimes feels like an entirely dif … 
Dear Trying-Not-To-Try-Too-Hard,
Asking for a letter of recommendation can feel weird. You know you need it, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that you’re asking someone to do you a big favor and hoping they remember you well enough to say something glowing.
When I was applying to dermatology (and later, for my “big girl” job), I came up with a system that worked surprisingly well. … 
Applying to dermatopathology fellowship stirs a mix of emotions—excitement, uncertainty, maybe even a bit of stress. The process can feel extremely overwhelming because the dermatopathology application process is significantly different from the residency application process. There’s no ERAS. No Match. Just a lot of googling, emailing, and figuring it out as you go.
In this article, we will … 