I Wish I Had Known: Residency
In dermatology residency, my focus was, appropriately, on learning all that I could about dermatology so that I would pass my board exams and provide great care to my patients, in that order. These were necessary and important priorities, but retrospectively, I wish I had known:
1. Patients care that I care.
First and foremost, each patient wants to be remembered, to feel special, to feel well c …
In dermatology residency, my focus was, appropriately, on learning all that I could about dermatology so that I would pass my board exams and provide great care to my patients, in that order. These were necessary and important priorities, but retrospectively, I wish I had known:
1. Patients care that I care.
First and foremost, each patient wants to be remembered, to feel special, to feel well c … 
In the midst of residency, it seemed like the training, endless consults, biopsies, lectures and oversight would never end. Afterwards, I longed for the second opinion, the grand rounds discussions and the fabulous mentors.
Cherish the unique approach each attending takes for both common and uncommon dermatologic conditions.
What may seem like an unusual treatment regimen may prove useful some d … 
When preparing yourself for “The Boards,” there are many things to take into consideration. Read on in to learn tried and true tips that will help you on your road to passing the exam. And embarking on your career as a certified dermatologist.
1) This is a marathon, not a race – start preparing early
The accumulation of knowledge for the Certifying Examination is meant to take place over t …