professional development

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 …
receiving feedback in dermatology residency
Welcome to Dermatology: 4 Tips That Actually Matter for First Years
dermatology residency tipsCongratulations on starting dermatology residency! It’s thrilling, humbling, and yes—sometimes downright overwhelming. You’ll stretch both personally and professionally over the next year, and the lessons you learn now will shape your entire career. There are many unknowns, and it’s hard to navigate expectations. Don’t worry! I’ve been there too. Here’s some real advice that will hel …
dermatology residency tips