Resident Corner

I Finished Residency! Now What?
residencyThe end of residency is a major milestone. One intern year and three years of dermatology later, we are ready for the next step. Some of us start fellowships, while others start practicing as fully-fledged dermatologists. Many of us move to new cities. And all of us start cramming for the board certification exam, which is only weeks away after our final day of residency. We are starting our ne …
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Basal Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 1/25
The patient had an extensive superficial basal cell carcinoma on the forehead treated with topical imiquimod and returned 4-weeks later with this reaction. Which cytokine is not activated by this medication? A. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α B. Interferon (IFN)-α C. Interferon (IFN)-γ D. Interleukin (IL)-12 E. Interleukin (IL)-4 To find out the correct answer and read the explanation …
Sutures – Friday Pop Quiz 1/18
Which of the sutures shown here has the highest tissue reactivity? A.) Chromic gut B.) Polyglactin 910 C.) Polydioxanone D.) Poliglecaprone 25 E.) Polyglycolic acid To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Want more? Continue testing your knowledge with more pop quizzes. Take custom quizzes and simulated board exams here. Brought to you by our Brand P …
Ask a Mentor: On cosmetic dermatology, the importance of training, and ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes
Dr. Vic NarurkaWe are excited to announce our first mentor of 2019: Dr. Vic Narurkar. In this monthly Ask a Mentor segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. Do you have questions about cosmetic dermatology, the importance of training, and how to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes? Dr. V …
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