I Wish I Had Known: Professional Networking
I wish I had known as a new post-graduate to surround myself with professional experts.
We are experts in our field so we should not settle for less in all the people we have working with us and for us. Consultants should be the top in their field. Often times we employ people who have business or management experience but are not experts. We may waste time, resources, and energy on people who re …
I wish I had known as a new post-graduate to surround myself with professional experts.
We are experts in our field so we should not settle for less in all the people we have working with us and for us. Consultants should be the top in their field. Often times we employ people who have business or management experience but are not experts. We may waste time, resources, and energy on people who re … Continue reading "I Wish I Had Known: Professional Networking"
One of my advices for newly graduated dermatologists is to look for a mentor.
Look for that person who you can ask advice to—personal or professional. It should be someone you think highly of and could serve you guidance and councils you in your profession and personal life. … 
Botulinum toxin is really the focal point of all successful cosmetic practices. In addition, it is the easiest to add to your practice and it is the one treatment that you should learn and know, even if you do not perform other cosmetic procedures.To go beyond mastering the basics, follow these steps:
1) Understand how to shape the brow, not just get rid of the lines.
2) Learn how to avoid a … 
One piece of advice
If I could give residents one piece of advice it would be to try and understand coding prior to entering into private practice. It of course determines your compensation and I've found with new physicians entering into our practice that it's an area that they don't seem to have much background in.
If you are looking for more information regarding coding, you will be able to … 
The ubiquitous use of mobile devices and social media networks has created new concerns regarding privacy, both as it pertains to patient information and the patient-provider relationship.
The "Security Rule," a component of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), established specifically to protect health information stored or transferred electronically. Mobile devices s …