Writing your first paper for publication can be a daunting task, particularly as you may know a lot about your topic, but little about how to get it published. Here are a few principles to get you started.
1) STEP ONE
For the first time author, the big unanswered questions are appealing, but beware - these questions may require far more resources than you expect (data, time, and funding). Wo … Continue reading "4 Steps for Writing Your First Academic Paper"
Learn how the Women’s Dermatologic Society WDS can bring you networking opportunities, access to grant programs and lead you to great mentors.
Explain briefly what the WDS does.
The Women’s Dermatologic Society cultivates personal and professional development of dermatologists, with a focus on mentorship, volunteerism, and leadership. WDS offers a number of awards programs and volunteer op … 
Starting a career in academic medicine can be confusing. Here are some tips for optimizing your career trajectory.
1. Get information about the academic promotions process. Most universities have a set of documentation requirements and it is helpful to collect them early.
2. Seek out a mentor outside of your division. Someone who has reached full professor status and can guide you through the pr … Continue reading "I Wish I Had Known: Optimizing Your Academic Career"
1. Why did you choose a career in dermatology?
My stepfather worked for a pharmaceutical company that made dermatologic products. I went to my first AAD when I was in middle school, so that definitely planted the seed. During medical school, I loved how dermatologists got to be detectives and figure out complex cases that other specialties were stumped on. During my internship, I fell in love w … 