Tips For Preparing For The Certifying Examination (Part 2 Of 2)
In this second article in this series, we will take a further look at some tried and true methods for preparing yourself for “The Boards.”
1) Dermatology is a visual medical specialty
One of the great challenges of our specialty is that different conditions can look similar, and the same condition can look different (or “atypical”) across anatomic sites and populations. Many of the quest …
In this second article in this series, we will take a further look at some tried and true methods for preparing yourself for “The Boards.”
1) Dermatology is a visual medical specialty
One of the great challenges of our specialty is that different conditions can look similar, and the same condition can look different (or “atypical”) across anatomic sites and populations. Many of the quest … Continue reading "Tips For Preparing For The Certifying Examination (Part 2 Of 2)"
There is one particular “pearl” I’ve learned throughout my career, which in my opinion is one of the most important elements of the doctor/patient relationship: the human touch.
Sometimes, this can include the physical “laying of hands” onto a patient as part of an encounter. But in all cases, it means connecting with the patient in a heartfelt, professional and friendly way. Patients w … 
The field of pediatric dermatology is wonderfully rewarding; however children do funny things when they are anxious, scared or sense strangers. The following are 10 tips I suggest to reduce the stress of a pediatric visit for your patients and yourself. Some of these I learned myself, some from mentors.
1. Address the child by their first name
Make sure you know how to pronounce the name before … 
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 …