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8 Tips for Joining a Pharmaceutical Board
Advisory Board
by Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, FAAD, FACP on
If you are a physician who would like to become a part of a pharmaceutical board, here are tips to keep in mind when pursuing your next step. 1. Find an area you are passionate about, whether it is psoriasis, eczema, actinic keratoses, acne, lasers, fillers, and then start to try and publish papers on the topic. 2. Submit abstracts and present your findings in that particular area at meeting …

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So you want to become a KOL?
Becoming a KOL
by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Many dermatologists wonder how best to become a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) or Thought Leader.  While there is no right or wrong way to accomplish this, following are some thoughts on ways to go about it. Ways to Enhance Your Reputation and Become a KOL It is important to have an opinion. This may seem obvious, but many individuals who want to be well thought of avoid expressing any opinion that …

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Young Key Opinion Leader Tips and Tricks: Presenting at a Meeting
by Next Steps In Derm Team on
It can be intimidating to present at a meeting or conference. Below are tips and tricks to help you prepare your presentation so that you feel confident and prepared. 1. Clinical photos are the most interesting—everyone loves to see before-and-after photos. The human face or the human body is fascinating to look at. Make sure that the lighting is consistent and that follow-up photos of at lea …

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