Cutaneous Miscellaneous: The Dermatology Residents Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Cutaneous Miscellaneous: The Dermatology Residents Podcast is an exciting show from the team that brings you the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference series as well as the Derms and Conditions podcast. Episodes will feature board review tips and pearls along with advice and opinions that are pertinent to dermatology residents. The goal of this show is to maximize your potential as a dermatology resident, and maximize your board scores, while having fun some along the way. This content will be focused on dermatology residents, medical students, and fellows. Early career dermatologists can also benefit. Subscribe to Cutaneous Miscellaneous today to make sure your dermatology residency is a success.
In episode 17 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, chats with Luke Maxfield, DO, a social media star and board-certified dermatologist at Anne Arundel Dermatology in North Carolina. The episode begins with board review on surgical dermatology. Dr Maxfield provides some tips on answering questions regarding surgical dermatology on the CORE and APPLIED exams. He specifically discusses which resources he thinks are the most helpful when studying this topic. In the main part of the episode, Dr Maxfield provides advice on how to successfully transition from resident to attending dermatologist. He specifically discusses how to prepare for this transition, what to do if you are struggling with a difficult diagnosis, how to keep up with your knowledge after passing the boards, how to learn from your patients, and bedside manner. Dr Brownstone also adds his perspective on how to avoid a common mistake that new dermatology graduates make when starting practice. If you are worried about the transition from resident to attending and making decisions on your own, this episode will give you the confidence you need to be successful from day 1 of practice! You can find Dr Maxfield on Instagram and TikTok as @dr.ljmaxfield and on YouTube as @Doctorly!
In episode 16 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Alex Glazer, MD, who is in private practice at Glazer Dermatology in Chicago, IL. The episode begins with board review on amyloidosis. Dr Brownstone discusses high-yield pearls on systemic amyloid diseases pertinent to dermatology, while Dr Glazer reviews the cutaneous amyloid diseases mostly likely to show up in clinic and on the exams. In the main part of the episode, Dr Glazer provides tips and tricks on how to efficiently run a practice in dermatology. He gives advice on topics such as how to optimally schedule patients, how to handle walk-in patients, how to efficiently conduct a patient visit, and tips on physically setting up the exam room. Dr Glazer also discusses how his medical assistants and nurses help increase his efficiency in the office and how to reduce the amount of after-visit patient messages and phone calls. The lessons shared in this episode are useful for both private and academic dermatology practice!
In episode 15 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, chats with Michael Cameron, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai and founder of Cameron Dermatology, a private practice in New York City. The episode begins with board review and practical tips on JAK inhibitors. Dr Cameron discusses the lessons learned from the ORAL Surveillance trial and focuses on safety of JAK inhibitor use in dermatology patients. He discusses how to counsel patients on the potential safety concerns with JAK inhibitors and offers his thoughts on what kinds of questions could be on the board exam concerning these novel therapies. In the main part of the episode, Dr Cameron provides his experience on starting his own private practice and gives advice on how to successfully start one. If you are considering starting a private practice or are just interested in hearing about the process, this is an episode you can’t miss! FREE Biologics and JAK/TYK2 Inhibitors in Dermatology Quick Reference Chart https://dermsquared.com/resources/biologics-and-jak-charts Dr. Cameron’s article, “JAK Inhibitor Safety: What Did ORAL Surveillance Really Teach Us?” https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/thederm/cover-story/jak-inhibitor-safety-what-did-oral-surveillance-really-teach-us
In episode 8 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD talks with H. William Higgins, II, MD, MBE, Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Lab Director, Pennsylvania Hospital Mohs Micrographic Surgery Unit. The episode begins with board review prep on surgical dermatology. Dr. Higgins talks about core exam topics, the most helpful study resources, and how to handle questions focused on flap repairs. Dr. Brownstone and Dr. Higgins spend the rest of the episode discussing how to become a better surgical dermatologist, and for those interested, tips on matching into a Mohs Surgery fellowship. Dr. Higgins gives some specific advice on how to improve surgical skills, including how to counsel patients on healing and scar appearance. He also discusses how to improve outcomes on truncal excisions. In the final part of the episode, Dr. Brownstone asks Dr. Higgins for advice on successfully matching into a Mohs fellowship. Dr. Higgins discusses what fellowship directors look for in an application, the role of recommendation letters, the importance of surgical skills, finding a mentor, and how to properly express interest in programs. Don’t miss it! As a bonus, listen to learn more about an exciting opportunity for residents – The Rising Derm Stars® Competition for Residents at the 2023 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference - Hawaii®: https://fallclinical.health/wc23-rising-derm-stars
In episode 7 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD talks with Nada Elbuluk, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology at USC Keck School of Medicine and founder/director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program. The episode begins with board review prep on skin of color. The following topics are discussed: lichen planus pigmentosum, seborrheic macular hypopigmentation and common dermatoses presenting differently in skin of color. Dr. Brownstone and Dr. Elbuluk then spend the rest of the episode discussing how to find a niche within the vast field of dermatology. Dr. Elbuluk discusses her journey finding a niche in skin of color and pigmentary disorders and gives some key pointers on how residents can find their niche. Dr. Elbuluk examines pursuing a dermatological niche in either academics or private practice and reviews the expectations of a dermatologist who practices within a specific niche. She ends the episode highlighting how to use your niche to work with industry. This episode will help you discover your passion in dermatology while teaching you how to maximally benefit from your chosen niche!
In episode 6 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD talks with Darrell S. Rigel, MD, MS, Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Melanoma Surveillance Clinic at the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in New York, NY. The episode begins with board review prep on melanoma. The following topics are discussed: emerging therapies and their adverse effects, important mutations to know for the boards, different subtypes of melanoma, and gene expression profiling. Dr. Brownstone and Dr. Rigel then spend the rest of the episode discussing tips on becoming a financially successful dermatologist. Dr. Rigel discusses the many types of insurance needed when starting practice. Dr. Brownstone then asks Dr. Rigel for tips on saving for retirement and when residents should get started. Dr. Rigel also breaks down key financial concepts such as inflation, interest rates, and tax policy and how these concepts affect dermatology residents. He spends the last part of the episode providing important investment advice when starting in practice and how investment strategies should change as residents progress in their careers. Learn how to protect your financial well-being and how to make your net worth rapidly grow after finishing residency!
In episode 5 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD talks with Dawn Sammons, DO, Program Director at Ohio Health Dermatology Residency. The episode begins with board review prep on hair loss. The following disorders are discussed: androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, CCCA and lichen planopilaris. The remainder of the episode is spent discussing how to effectively learn and teach as a dermatology resident. For junior dermatology residents, Dr. Sammons give tips on how to absorb the vast amount of information required when starting dermatology residency. She specifically discusses successful learning methods and how to best integrate academic knowledge with clinical skills. For senior residents, Dr. Brownstone ask Dr. Sammons how they can best teach and mentor junior dermatology residents and medical students and how to give effective feedback. The episode ends with a few pointers on teaching patients about their diagnoses. The learning and teaching tips offered in this episode are useful for all 3 years of dermatology residency and beyond!
In episode 4 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD speaks with Whitney High, MD, JD, MEng, who is a Professor of Dermatology at University of Colorado School of Medicine. The episode begins with board review prep on dermatologic emergencies. Dr. Brownstone asks Dr. High for tips about answering exam questions about the following diseases: DRESS syndrome, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme and Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome. The remainder of the episode is spent discussing important medicolegal issues in dermatology residency. Dr. Brownstone asks Dr. High for tips on reducing the risk of lawsuits during residency and beyond. Dr. High specifically discusses which types of cases dermatologists get sued for, how to medicolegally write better notes and how residents can be held responsible in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Next, Dr. High provides some advice on how to handle and negotiate your first job contract. He reviews important concepts such as non-compete clauses, scope of practice, compensation models, the “four corners” rule and force majeure. Since this topic is not traditionally taught in dermatology residency, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss!
In episode 3 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD speaks with Joslyn R. Sciacca Kirby, MD, MEd, an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Penn State Health in Hershey, PA. The episode begins with board review prep on Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Kirby mentions keys to diagnosis, important co-morbidities, clinical trial outcomes data, and HS literature topics that could appear on exams in the next few years. Next, Dr. Brownstone asks Dr. Kirby for her advice on how to give an impactful presentation. Dr. Kirby gives tips for delivering talks virtually and in front of small and large audiences. She then provides her pearls on dealing with nervousness speaking in front of large audiences and when to use pauses during a presentation. The episode ends with a discussion on the phases of building a PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for the ideal word limit per slide, and how to appropriately use humor. Listen now – this is the perfect episode for anyone who wants to improve their podium presentation and speaking skills!
In episode 2 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD speaks with Muneeb Shah, DO who is Chief Dermatology Resident at Campbell University in Wilmington, NC and has over 16 million followers on social media. Dr. Brownstone asks Dr. Shah for tips on taking the dermatology residency in-service exams, and about how to start and maintain a successful social media presence. Dr. Shah talks about how to get and maintain brand partnerships within the dermatology space. He also highlights important ethical and medicolegal guidelines that residents should be aware of when posting on social media. If you are already posting on social media or thinking about starting, this is an episode you won’t want to skip! Dr. Shah can be found on Instagram and YouTube as @Doctorly and on TikTok as @dermdoctor.
In the inaugural episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD and Special Guest Co-Moderator James Q. Del Rosso, DO, speak with American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) President Mark Kaufmann, MD in front of a live audience from the Real World Dermatology For Residents Conference at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Kaufmann discusses what the AAD does and how it can benefit dermatology residents and those who are about to complete residency. He highlights opportunities for dermatology residents to serve on Academy committees. Plus, find out Dr. Kaufmann’s preference for a classic New York City food item. Don’t miss this exciting first episode from our new show!
Welcome to Cutaneous Miscellaneous: The Dermatology Residents Podcast. The goal of this new show is to maximize your potential as a dermatology resident, and maximize your board scores, while having fun some along the way. While this content will be focused on dermatology residents, medical students and fellows. Even early career dermatologists can benefit.