My Journey to Board Certification
As a recent dermatology residency graduate and newly board-certified dermatologist, I've had a chance over the past few weeks to reflect on the twists and turns of the journey I've been on over the last 11 years. From medical school to residency, and now in private practice, the exams we've all faced along the way and the memories they elicit seem to stand front and center. This is my story.
The …
As a recent dermatology residency graduate and newly board-certified dermatologist, I've had a chance over the past few weeks to reflect on the twists and turns of the journey I've been on over the last 11 years. From medical school to residency, and now in private practice, the exams we've all faced along the way and the memories they elicit seem to stand front and center. This is my story.
The … 
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 … 
The 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 … 
Introduction
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 … 
Six 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
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