In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nicholas Brownstone for a practical discussion on navigating the path to dermatology. Dr. Brownstone shares his journey into the field, including his transition from plastic surgery to dermatology, the challenges of that pivot, and the role of research gap years in shaping his career.

A major focus of the episode is mentorship and medical student guidance, which led to his book, The Ultimate Medical Student Guide to Dermatology. Dr. Brownstone offers year-by-year advice for medical students interested in dermatology, from early exploration and research involvement to away rotations and ERAS preparation. The episode concludes with a lightning round of study habits, common application pitfalls, and final advice for students at every stage of training. We hope you enjoy!

Learn More

• Connect with Dr. Brownstone on LinkedIn

• Check out Dr. Brownstone's book, The Ultimate Medical Student Guide to Dermatology, here
• Listen to Dr. Brownstone's podcast, Cutaneous Miscellaneous, here

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