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If you're thinking about going into academia, you may want support in feeling prepared to negotiate your contract. Questions are key. Read Part 1 of this two part series by Dr. Kirkorian of George Washington University and become primed for what to ask as you navigate a job in acad … Continue reading "What to Ask When Signing a Contract in Academia"
We are excited to share an excerpt from the dermatology blog of Elyse Love, MD - NYC Dermatology Resident. Discover why residency is "way harder" than she expected.
First 3 Months of Dermatology Residency - Dermatology is Way Hard
First, let me start this by saying - I pinch myself every single day that I get to do a job I love for the rest of my life. I have somehow been blessed with, in my opi … Continue reading "Dermatology Residency Blog of Elyse Love, MD"
The patient presented for a rash "down there". She was in her 60's and I asked her to lie on her back to examine her front side. After careful examination, I asked her to flip over on the table to exam the back side of her.
I had to pull apart her buttocks to get a better look at her anal mucosa as her chief complaint was pruritis.
As I approached her rear end the patient let out some gas. Some … 
I approached dermatology residency like a Las Vegas buffet. Mesmerized by the wide variety, I dove in head first and filled my plate with everything in sight. My mentors were a bit bemused (or perhaps just exasperated) when at various points I seriously considered applying in pediatrics, procedural, and dermatopathology fellowships. Most residents have a diverse array of interests and talents, so … Continue reading "I Wish I Had Known: How to Find Your Niche in Dermatology"