Summary

Dr. Raja Sivamani, MD, MS (Bioengineering), AP, discusses his transition from academia to private practice and the importance of integrative medicine in dermatology. He shares his experience in running a clinical trials unit and the benefits of seeing Medi-Cal patients. Dr. Raja Sivamani also talks about Learn Skin, an online platform for dermatology education, and the future of dermatology, including the role of AI and the need for an open mind.

Takeaways

• Transitioning from academia to private practice can provide more freedom and opportunities for innovation.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Background

03:19 - Transitioning from Academia to Private Practice

06:08 - The Benefits of Private Practice

09:23 - Considerations for Starting a Private Practice

13:38 - Running a Clinical Trials Unit

21:56 -  The Future of Dermatology