It’s Time to Rethink the Current Dermatology Residency Application Process
The way we select the future generation of dermatologists is overdue for an overhaul.
Having just recently completed my residency at Oregon Health & Science University, I am still able to vividly recall the stress-inducing and bank-breaking experience of applying to dermatology. It’s no secret that getting into dermatology is very competitive, so I was told by several mentors to apply to/in …
The way we select the future generation of dermatologists is overdue for an overhaul.
Having just recently completed my residency at Oregon Health & Science University, I am still able to vividly recall the stress-inducing and bank-breaking experience of applying to dermatology. It’s no secret that getting into dermatology is very competitive, so I was told by several mentors to apply to/in … Continue reading "It’s Time to Rethink the Current Dermatology Residency Application Process"
A 35 year old man presents with this lesion shown in the photo on his hand. The patient undergoes a hand biopsy for confirmation of the diagnosis. What finding is specific for this condition?
Confirm the Hand Biopsy:
A.) Wedge-shaped perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate with eosinophils.
B.) Fibrinoid necrosis and leukocytoclasia
C.) Collapsed keratin bundles.
D.) Peforating elastin, … 
Building a Career in Cosmetics, Establishing a Private Practice, and the Approach to the Male Aesthetic Patient
We are excited to announce another installment of our recurring series: Ask a Mentor. In this monthly segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology. The mentor will answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise.
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A patient on sorafenib for renal cancer asks what side effect she is most likely to experience?
A.). Hypertrichosis
B.) Nevi changes
C.) Q-T prolongation
D.) Cystitis after the first month
E.) Redness and tender blisters at sites of pressure on the hands and feet
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation click here
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One of the biggest issues in dermatology training over the last several years has been the change to the “Exam of the Future” format. The ABD has been applauded for moving away from the older system of boards and in-service exams by having the required components for board certification take place sequentially over the course of residency with the CORE and APPLIED exams. I arrived at my progra …