On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Nicola Natsis, a PGY-3 at the University of California San Diego's Dermatology residency program. She talks about a day in the life at UCSD's Dermatology program, how to fit in during audition/sub-Is rotations, and how to find mentors in the field of dermatology. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other students interested or thinking of trying to match into dermatology!

Contacts:

Dr. Natsis's email: [email protected]

Nate Marroquin: @natem_33

DIGA: @derminterest

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This episode is a recording of the webinar on November 17, 2022 with Dr. Bob Brodell, MD. Dr. Brodell gives tips on how to shine when answering behavioral and scenario based interview questions.

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

In this Episode, we talk with Dr. Vamsi Varra. He received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, and he received his MD degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. As of this recording, he is a PGY-3 dermatology resident at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. Vamsi shares with us his experiences, tips for success, and more. We hope you enjoy!

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This is the first podcast of our mini-series on dermatology research years. In this episode, we talk about how to apply to dermatology research years and advice on finding the right mentor. Today, we are joined by Umer Nadir, co-host and current predoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University. Medical Student at UT Southwestern, Michael Yi, co-host and current predoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University. Medical Student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Jason Park, who did a research year at Thomas Jefferson University, and Rachel Fulton, MD, who did a research year at the University of Pennsylvania. Please send any future questions or suggestions for the panel to [email protected].

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Today, we are joined by Dr. Joseph Pierson, MD, dermatologist and program director at the University of Vermont Medical Center Dermatology Program. Dr. Pierson speaks with us about turning topicals into “Over the Counter” medications, updates to the iPLEDGE program, the University of Vermont Dermatology program, as well as advice for medical students pursuing dermatology.

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Instagram: @uvmdermres

Host: @jonnyhatch

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Ever wondered what a program director looks for in an applicant? Well, in this episode Dr. Annie Dewan, the program director of The Dermatology Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center ( @vumcdermatology ) discusses what she specifically looks for in an applicant. Please tune in to this episode, enjoy and share!

Nate Marroquin: @natem_33

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On this episode we have Dr. Alessandra Chen a PGY-4 Dermatology Resident at the University of Southern California. She sheds light on her program, gives us tips on how to stand out during 3rd and 4th year electives and how to impress residents. If you enjoyed this episode please share it and spread the wealth to other students trying to match into dermatology!

You can reach Dr. Chen via email here: [email protected]

USC Dermatology Instagram: @uscdermatology

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On this episode we talk with Dr. Colby Presley a PGY-2 at Lehigh Valley Health Network Dermatology Residency. He sheds light on gaining research experience, networking, and how to shine on 3rd and 4th year electives. He also gives us some insight to his residency program and what makes it stand out amongst all the other programs around the country.

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This episode of the DIGA podcast is a recording of the combined DIGA and Association of Professors of Dermatology Webinar held on August 25 of 2022. In this webinar, the APD ask common questions about the 2022-2023 Dermatology Residency Application Process. This is an excellent broadcast for applicants to the 2023 match and also has meaningful advise for applicants to future match days.

Panelists:

Dr. Alok Vij

Dr. Emily Altman

Dr. Tejesh Patel

Dr. Brad Glick

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Dr. Julie Dhossche

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