In Their Own Words

Roadmap for Residents Planning to Enter Academia Contracts: What to Ask Before Signing
A. Yasmine KirkorianPart 1 of 2 So you’ve decided to start your career in academia? As a young attending nearly two years into my first academic job, I can confidently say that a career in academics is stimulating, exciting, and fun. I can also say that I felt unprepared for negotiating a job and then navigating the world of fiscal and academic productivity. A friend in academia once said: “Time, money, space� …
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Spotlight On: Kalyani Marathe, MD, MPH, FAAD
maratheHow did you know you chose the right specialty in dermatology? I was lucky enough to do my residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA, where we had a full-time pediatric dermatologist on staff (Dr. Judith Williams). Her clinical expertise and ability to put parents at ease in the face of complex problems made me realize how intellectually challenging pediatric dermatol …
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Spotlight On: Beth McLellan, MD
McLellan1. 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 …
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Spotlight On: William W. Huang, MD, MPH, FAAD
What made you decide to pursue a career in dermatology? My path to dermatology (and medicine in general) was not direct. Shortly after my parents immigrated to this country, I was born in North Carolina. We grew up in humble circumstances. We did not have doctors in our family, nor did we see doctors due to a lack of access to medical care. Growing up, I knew I wanted to help people but did not …
Spotlight On: Tina S. Alster, M.D.
Tina Alster MD DermWhat is the mission of your company? At the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, our mission is to be top innovators and leaders in the field of cosmetic laser surgery. We are dedicated to delivering effective, results-oriented, minimally invasive treatments with the highest quality of customer service. It is our passion to help people realize their full potential through a posit …
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