This is the first episode of the Fellowship Focus Series. Today, are joined by Dr. Alanna Bree, a board-certified Pediatric Dermatologist and founder of the non-profit organization, A Childrens House for the Soul. We discuss what makes the field of pediatric dermatology unique, the fellowship process, and general advice for those interested in applying to dermatology. Additionally, we discuss A Children's House for the Soul, a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Bree which focuses on helping to create a community among pediatric patients with skin conditions. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others!

Connect with Dr. Bree via email: [email protected] 

Website: A Children's House for the Soul

Instagram: @achildrenshouseforthesoul

Facebook: A Children's House for the Soul 

DIGA: @derminterest

Today's Host, Austin: @austin_black

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Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod

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

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In this Episode, we talk with Dr. Andrea Pearson, MD, FAAD. She originally hails from Keene, NH and received her MD degree at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. She did an Internal Medicine internship at Saint Vincent Hospital and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA. Her clinical interests include caring for underserved communities and patients with chronic skin diseases including eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Dr. Pearson shares with us her experiences, tips for dermatology applicants interested in community service and underserved communities, and more. We hope you enjoy!

Learn More: https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/andrea-pearson-md-faad/

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Dr. Morgan Murphrey is a PGY-4 Resident at the UC Davis Dermatology program and also a past DIGA President! We are excited to have her on the show today to talk about her experience on their programs admissions committee.

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

This episode is a rebroadcasting of a DIGA webinar with Dr. Feldman:

Dr. Steven R. Feldman is Professor of Dermatology, Pathology, Social Sciences & Health Policy, and Molecular Medicine & Translational Science at the Wake Forest School of Medicine. He received MD and PhD degrees from Duke University and completed dermatology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and dermatopathology training at the Medical University of South Carolina. He leads the Center for Dermatology Research, a health services research center whose mission is to improve the care of patients with skin disease. Dr. Feldman’s chief clinical interest is psoriasis, a chronic, physically & psychosocially disabling condition. His passion is to help guide how patients with psoriasis are treated. He serves on the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation and directed psoriasis education programs for the American Academy of Dermatology. According to Expertscape.com, Feldman has been rated among the top experts in the world on psoriasis, acne and dermatology.

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In this episode, we take a dive into networking and the art of making others fall in love with you. Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, board-certified dermatologist and Harvard alumna, walks us through the stellar game plan that is her 'Ultimate Networking Guide' featured on her blog, 'Not Another Doctor Blog.' From drafting the perfect cold email to making the most of mentor-mentee relationships, Dr. Oyerinde has got you covered with proven strategies. For more tips, you can check out Dr. Oyerinde on Instagram: @oyetewa and on her blog, 'Not Another Doctor Blog': https://notanotherdoctorblog.com

If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other students interested in dermatology!

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DIGA: @derminterest

Host: @diosa.mocha

Guest: @oyetewa

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

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Today is our first episode in the Application Success Series. We are joined by the original host of this show, Jonny Hatch. We discuss setting up auditions, why they are important, and how to succeed on them. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students trying to match into dermatology!

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