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Exam of the Future Changes! Important Announcement!
exam of the future The American Board of Dermatology’s Exam of the Future timeline has changed! Due to recent problems with certifying exam scoring, the American Board of Dermatology is delaying the implementation of the new modular CORE Exam until 2020. As a result of this change, the APPLIED exam will move to 2021. While the ABD works diligently on finding the correct partner to ensure results issu …
exam of the future
Cutaneous Neoplasm – Pop Quiz Friday – 10/5!
cutaneous neoplasmThe patient declines surgical intervention for this cutaneous neoplasm and a decision is made to pursue medical therapy. What is the most common side effect of the FDA-approved medication for this cutaneous neoplasm?             A.) Nausea B.) Flu-like illness C.) Chest pain D.) Muscle spasms E.) Alopecia To find out the correct answer a …
cutaneous neoplasm
A Day in the Life of a Dermatology Research Fellow
DermatologyIntroduction I am honored to have been invited to contribute to Next Steps in Derm!  My name is Azam Qureshi and I recently completed a year working as a dermatology research fellow.  I completed my fellowship between my third and fourth years of medical school. I hope that speaking about my experiences as a research fellow and prospective dermatology trainee will contribute to provide a valuab …
Dermatology
Six Must Read Books (No Textbooks Allowed!)
Must Read BooksSix Must Read Books Recommended by JDD Authors From the memoirs of a talented neurosurgeon fighting terminal lung cancer to management advice on how to turn a good business into a great one, and everything in between, we asked a few JDD authors to tell us what their must read books are…when not studying of course! Beth McLellan, MD [caption id="attachment_4615" align="alignnone" width="3 …
Must Read Books
The Cardinal Rules of Finding a Mentor: Part One
Finding a MentorIsn’t There an App for This?! Finding a Mentor in the Time of Tinder From our first hand held on the playground and our braces-clanking first kiss, all the way to that potential walk down the aisle. Every tear-filled break-up, steamy night, or dating mishap in between. We spend an incredible amount of time finding that perfect mate. We embrace the struggles of dating and let’s face it, they b …
Finding a Mentor