Tips for Making the Most of Your Continuity Clinic
In the continuity clinic, the patients are there to see you! Most residency programs have some kind of continuity clinic. They vary across institutions and even across sites within the same institution. They can vary from one half-day per week to two full days per week, and be at the same site throughout the residency or change. An attending may staff each patient, or they may only see a patient i …
In the continuity clinic, the patients are there to see you! Most residency programs have some kind of continuity clinic. They vary across institutions and even across sites within the same institution. They can vary from one half-day per week to two full days per week, and be at the same site throughout the residency or change. An attending may staff each patient, or they may only see a patient i … Continue reading "Tips for Making the Most of Your Continuity Clinic"
Managing hair loss in patients with skin of color requires a nuanced understanding of both medical and supplemental therapies. In a detailed presentation, Maryanne Senna, MD, explored the evidence behind over-the-counter (OTC) and procedural interventions for various alopecias. As patients increasingly seek supplemental and at-home options, clinicians must be equipped to distinguish between scie … 
Dr. Cheri Frey recently delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving landscapes of cosmeceuticals and regenerative medicine. Her presentation addressed the complexities of a crowded market, emerging trends like “prejuvenation,” and the unique biological considerations for treating aging in patients with skin of color.
Navigating the Cosmeceutical Landscape
Dr. Frey acknowledged that t … 
I'm in my last year of dermatology residency and feeling the pressure of applying for jobs. Perhaps you're in the same position! The majority of graduates go into private practice. Others choose to pursue academic medicine, work for a hospital-owned practice, or maybe even the VA. A growing number choose to work for private equity-backed practices. Some go on to do additional fellowship training.
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You’ve worked incredibly hard to match into dermatology residency. While we may not be managing as many overnight calls, emergencies, or inpatient consults like our colleagues in other specialties, the demands of dermatology residency are uniquely challenging in their own right.
Between reading assignments, studying for exams, didactic presentations, the pressure to publish, expectations to …