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Ask a Mentor Q&A Recap – Exam of the Future
Exam of the Future The following questions were asked by our Next Steps readers about the Exam of the Future. Dr. Tammie Ferringer, an accomplished dermatopathologist who sits on the Board of the American Board of Dermatology and who recently presented at ODAC 2018 on the Exam of the Future, answers our readers’ questions. 1) When do modules have to be done? The modules compose the CORE component of …
Exam of the Future
It’s Pop Quiz Friday 4/6! Let’s see if you get it right!
You are called to evaluate a patient with these cutaneous findings. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, which additional test is indicated in the work-up for underlying causes? Colonoscopy Blood cultures Hemoglobin A1C Fat pad biopsy Hepatitis C antibody To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by …
It’s Pop Quiz Friday! Let’s see if you get it right!
Which of the following is FALSE regarding this diagnosis? PAS +, diastase labile The eosinophilic intracytoplasmic constituent is also known as a pustulo-ovoid body. Often has pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia overlying it Malignant transformation may occur Most common location is the head and neck To find out the correct answer and read the ex …
GWU/DIR In-Service Scramble – Watch NOW!
Sun DermatologyThe GWU/DIR In-Service Scramble took place on March 1.  Over 200 residents  watched online and 50 attended in person. The In-Service Scramble was sponsored by Sun Dermatology.  If you missed the LIVE presentation or would like to watch again, click here! The schedule was as follows: 9:00 – 9:30am Adam Friedman, MD 9:30 – 10:00am Kalyani Marathe, MD 10:00 – 10:30am Frank Glass, MD 1 …
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I Wish I Had Known: The Importance of Writing
writing physicianA Dermatologist’s Foray into Writing My trials and tribulations in writing first began in high school. I wrote a humor article in high school for our school newspaper. The experience was fun as I collected my thoughts, tried to be creative and work on my comedic stylings, and determined whether or not I could make others laugh. The feedback I received was satisfying and encouraging. Once in uni …
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