I Wish I Had Known: The Value of Collaborating with Physicians in Other Specialties
Dermatology is a relatively small and incredibly unique discipline within medicine.
With the typical medical school curriculum dedicating at most a few weeks to our specialties. And yet provides insights into the overall well-being of patients that are often priceless. Early in one’s career, it is easy to become so engrossed in mastering the rich and diverse nuances of our field that other impo …
Dermatology is a relatively small and incredibly unique discipline within medicine.
With the typical medical school curriculum dedicating at most a few weeks to our specialties. And yet provides insights into the overall well-being of patients that are often priceless. Early in one’s career, it is easy to become so engrossed in mastering the rich and diverse nuances of our field that other impo … 
Plan for at least six months to a year ahead of time. You want to find your location and get all of your things together—your insurance, supplies, and office gear—well ahead of time because it’s going to take you much longer than you think to set all of those things up.
Study demographics. Look for your market, what population you are trying to reach, and try to see if you can get the dat … 
Life post-residency is wonderful.
As a dermatologist, there are so many cool and exciting things we can do with our day. I've found that life in academic dermatology as a physician-scientist is especially rewarding. There are some challenges, especially when establishing your foundation. For me, finding the right personal balance at work between clinical and research is essential. The best tip is … 
"Surround yourself with people who have a genuine interest in your dermatology career."
Looking Back
Recently I was promoted in my career to full Professor. In the process, I was forced to look back at the path that led me to academic medicine. I would like to say that I put a lot of planning and contemplation into getting to where I am, but honestly, it was very serendipitous. My career thu … 
I wish I had known the most difficult matter for the newly-trained dermatologist is practice management.
A huge part of practice management is personnel. It requires many years to develop and train a stable, capable support staff. There are many unsuccessful "try-outs." Some individuals may not have the necessary personal and professional skills, work ethic, or reliability. These individuals must … 