For this episode of 'The Love Is Podcast,' we're excited to welcome Dr. Rhett Drugge, a native of Darien, Connecticut, and a Harvard University graduate with a degree in Intellectual History. After writing senatorial speeches for Connecticut Senator Lowell Weicker in Washington DC, Dr. Drugge made significant strides in medical research at Yale University by discovering the receptor for cyclosporin A, a major drug for organ transplant patients.

Dr. Drugge earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, where he also served some of his medical rounds at Stamford Hospital. He completed his medical internship at New York University and his Dermatology Residency at the University of Michigan.

Board Certified in both Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery since 1992, Dr. Drugge is a distinguished member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society for Mohs Surgery. As the founder of the Internet Dermatology Society and Chief Editor of the Electronic Textbook of Dermatology, he has written numerous database information systems focused on physician-to-physician communications and dermatology information systems. Additionally, he designs and tests imaging solutions for the skin care industry.

In 2008, Dr. Drugge was granted a patent for the Melanoscan system, a groundbreaking invention for whole body imaging that aids in the early detection of skin cancers. Beyond his professional achievements, he is also active in interviewing prospective undergraduates for Harvard. Join us as we delve into the remarkable career and insights of Dr. Rhett Drugge.