Always Keep Your Eyes Open for New Trends
At the time that I graduated residency and went on to a pediatric dermatology fellowship I was unaware of what my practice would look like as a new practitioner, and even more so a decade later. One of the most important things I learned in practice is that it is vitally important to keep an eye out for new trends or reappearances of old diseases. In this vein, I am going to list five things that …
At the time that I graduated residency and went on to a pediatric dermatology fellowship I was unaware of what my practice would look like as a new practitioner, and even more so a decade later. One of the most important things I learned in practice is that it is vitally important to keep an eye out for new trends or reappearances of old diseases. In this vein, I am going to list five things that … Continue reading "Always Keep Your Eyes Open for New Trends"
During residency, as a resident, you likely had key conferences you attended throughout your training. The main meeting that most residents get the opportunity to attend is the winter American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) conference. The AAD is the biggest annual dermatology meeting worldwide. It draws participants from all over the globe and is packed with educational and social content.
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Dear Derm Authority: What are the more common complaints or maladies that you see in skin of color patients and what resources do you recommend for new practitioners who want expand their understanding of them?
The US population is growing and evolving and the clinical profile of the average patient presenting to the dermatologist is changing. One in three Americans self-identify as member of a … 
Part I: Building Your “Team”
When a physician says he is going “solo”, it could not be further from the truth. Starting a new dermatology practice is a team effort, even when only one provider leads the charge. A successful practice has a team working effectively and efficiently to ensure the caregiver can provide quality care while growing a financially successful business. Just li … 
Dear Derm Authority: What is new in digital marketing?
There are some major changes that have come out recently in the world of digital marketing and social media that will assist with the promotion of your dermatology practice.
Here is the breakdown:
Facebook - Facebook now offers stories that disappear within 24 hours similar to those of Snapchat and Instagram. This enables people to …