Navigating Your Career

First-Timer at ODAC? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Come Back Every Year
ODAC Dermatology ConferenceA First-Time Attendee’s Experience at ODAC 2025: A Conference Worth Attending As a first-time attendee at the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, I was beyond impressed with my experience. From the expertly curated sessions to the invaluable networking opportunities, ODAC delivered an immersive and engaging educational experience. If you are considering attending in the future, let me assure you� …
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Building Bridges: Purposeful Networking, Collaboration, and Career Growth with Industry Relationships
Working with industry is a common career goal of dermatologists, whether it’s by serving on an advisory board, obtaining a grant, or collaborating in another way. So how does a dermatologist land these industry opportunities? Watch as Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology Conference, outlines how to build bridges with industry partners. Find out why it’s important to understand t …
Behind the Podium: Best Practices for Making It into the Conference Circuit
Dermatology ConferenceNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. George Han, associate professor of dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Watch as Dr. Han shares his tips for breaking into the conference circuit. Learn why it’s important to find your niche and the right mentor. Hear which meeting Dr. H …
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Cicatricial Alopecias: Practical Pearls for Challenging Diagnoses
cicatricial alopeciasAt ODAC 2023, we had the opportunity to learn about cicatricial alopecias from renowned dermatologist and hair expert Dr. Amy McMichael, Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. First, we considered a framework to check for cicatricial alopecias. This is particularly important because if we can identify cicatricial alopecia, we can make sure we are treating the rig …
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How to Start and Maintain an Aesthetic Practice | 10 Tips from the Expert
aesthetic practiceIn today’s environment, the increasing consolidation of medical practices, the cost to finance, and the burden of administrative oversight create a challenge to start and maintain your own dermatology practice. This is particularly true when trying to start an aesthetic practice or medical spa. Here, we will learn from Dr. Eliot Battle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Cultura Der …
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