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From the ODAC Poster Hall | Chronic Urticaria Exposure During Residency
chronic urticaria residency trainingChronic urticaria is a common dermatologic condition, yet according to a recent survey, one in five clinicians deviates from known management guidelines. Researchers at the George Washington University (GWU) School of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Dermatology surmised that the lack of confidence in workup and management of chronic urticaria and lack of adherence to guidelines may stem …
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How to Constructively Receive Feedback: A Critical Skill for Dermatology Residency
receiving feedback in dermatology residencyMost residency programs and hospital institutions teach how to provide feedback. Attendings and residents are asked to fill out structured rubrics, track ACGME milestones, and elicit patient surveys. Few programs, however, offer training about how to receive that feedback.  The skill of receiving feedback is carefully outlined in Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen's book Thanks for the Feedback. Th …
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Maximizing Your Last Year of Dermatology Residency
dermatology residency last yearIn my article, “The Dermatology Job Search Timeline: Reflections from a Resident Still in the Interview Process,” I focused on what I needed to do during my last year of residency to secure a job. The job search takes up a surprising amount of space on the calendar. There are interviews, contracts, licensing, credentialing, board prep, and decisions about where to live. It is easy for the enti …
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From the ODAC Poster Hall | Financial Pressures That Drive Physician Burnout
physician burnoutPhysician burnout is pervasive in medicine. A Stanford Medicine-led study of U.S. physicians conducted in 2023 and 2024 found nearly half experienced at least one symptom of burnout. While the broader conversation may raise burnout as a concerning issue, the lived experience of physicians tells a different story. Despite the fact burnout is so prevalent, the demands on physicians remain unchanged: …
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