Topical: The Dermatology Podcast

Topical: The Dermatology Podcast episodes:

• 09.07.2023

  S4E8: Writing a Book, Inpatient Consults and Medical Education

  What goes into the writing of a textbook? It certainly involves a passion for teaching, steadfast determination and a lot of sweat equity.  In this episode, Dr. Caroline Nelson talks about the many hats she wears: educator, inpatient and complex...

  
• 08.28.2023

  S4E7: Fireside Chats with Dr. Rebecca Hartman

  Are you curious about the important work taking place inside the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system?  Are you interested in learning more about melanoma epidemiology and clinical research?  Then you don't want to miss this episode with our very special...

  
• 07.13.2023

  S4E6: Research "fever," finding balance, and getting to the "Why" of our careers

  We are delighted to welcome Dr. (and Assistant Dean) Daniel Butler back on our podcast!  Dr. Butler shares his valuable insights on how to find purpose and balance in life, and how he turned his passions into a career in...

  
• 06.05.2023

  S4E5: How to Find a Research Mentor

  Finding the "right" research mentor or research fellowship can be an exciting - and daunting - process.  We meet with three current research fellows to talk about what to look for in a mentor, how to gauge the right fit,...

  
• 01.22.2023

  S4E4: January Role Call

  Happy 2023, dear listeners!  We are back in the studio for a January roll call: aka what you should be doing right now depending on your year of training in medical school.  We talk about clinical rotations, research years, applications...

  
• 10.31.2022

  S4E3: Fireside Chats with Dr. Annie Dewan, Part II

  If you couldn't get enough of the candid conversations with Dr. Dewan, neither could we.  In Part II, we learn about the wonderful Vanderbilt dermatology residency program.  It has it all: comprehensive training learning from complex patients, a revamped curriculum,...

  
• 10.31.2022

  S4E2: Fireside Chats with Dr. Annie Dewan, Part I

  Topical is back (back again) after Kris brought home the newest baby team member this summer.  We are excited to kickoff our new season wtih a special guest, Dr. Annie Dewan.  She is a dermatologist extraordinaire, a residency program director...

  
• 07.01.2022

  Special Episode: Topical Pod goes on the DIGA Podcast

  In this special episode, we join Jonny Hatch on the DIGA podcast to talk about - what else - our love for dermatology!  We discuss Med-Derm programs, cosmetic dermatology, tips for dermatology applicants, and much more.     Talk to...

  
• 04.17.2022

  S4E1: We're baaaaack!

  Hi listeners, have you missed us?  We have certainly missed you.  Arash and Kris return from our hiatus to share a life update and to introduce the latest season of Topical.  We will be returning with monthly episodes, exploring the...

  
• 05.13.2021

  S3E8 - Dialogues with Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, Part II

  Can't get enough of these honest, powerful conversations with Dr. Oyerinde? Neither could we.  In Part II, we talk about the "minority tax," the need for universal Skin of Color dermatology education, and how diversity & inclusion efforts should a...

  
• 05.03.2021

  S3E7 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Dialogues with Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde)

  Oceanographer, poet, doctor - all these were aspirations of Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, and she has achieved many of these and more.  We talk about her path to dermatology and her interests in diversity, equity and inclusion.  We delve deep into...

  
• 04.15.2021

  S3E6 - Reflections on the Virtual Interview Process (Applicant Edition)

  We have finally made it to the other side of the Match!  In part one of this two part series, we invite Olivia Davies (future Harvard dermatology resident and woman with more Twitter followers than Arash) to reflect on the...

  
• 04.08.2021

  S2E5 - Fireside chats with Dr. Nambudiri

  Dr. Vinod Nambudiri is a dermatologist who has worn many hats: medical educator, program director, clinician, researcher and Director of Business Development (intrigued yet?).  He shares with us how a broad passion for learning and teaching has led him to...

  
• 03.04.2021

  S3E4 - Amplifying the Voices of Patients of Color

  You won't want to miss this inspirational interview with Pearl Ugwu-Dike, medical student and aspiring dermatologist. She talks to us about how she sought out research opportunities and mentorship (spoiler alert: through cold emails!) and her amazing work capturing the...

  
• 02.18.2021

  S3E3 - The Path of a Peruvian Dermatologist

  Are you a foreign medical graduate considering dermatology training in the U.S.?  Then you don't want to miss this episode with Dr. Alex Ortega Loayza.  Dr. Ortega Loayza grew up in Peru, and through incredible tenacity, intellectual curiosity, creativity and...

  
• 02.07.2021

  S3E2 - Dermasphere Crossover Episode!

  We are delighted to cross-pollinate with another amazing dermatology podcast, Dermasphere, which is hosted by two savvy, funny dermatologists with the goal of bringing the latest dermatology research direct to listeners.  They take the hard work out of keeping up-to-date...

  
• 01.28.2021

  S3E1 - A Career in Pediatric Dermatology

  Welcome to Season 3, listeners!  We are excited to kick off our new season and the new year with a special guest, Dr. Sadaf Hussain.  She shares with us her path to becoming a pediatric dermatologist, a journey fueled by...

  
• 12.21.2020

  S2E21 - Online Residency Interviews, Part II

  What will online residency interviews be like?  We answer some frequently asked questions: How to answer the question "tell me about yourself"?  (Hint: it's like an elevator pitch) What to do during the virtual resident dinner? (Should you eat something...

  
• 12.05.2020

  S2E20 - Online Residency Interviews

  Are you tired of hearing the words "unprecedented times" yet? When it comes to residency interviews this year, those overused words definitely apply. We share some practical tips and easy tricks to turn your online interviews up a notch. (Note:...

  
• 10.01.2020

  S2E19 - How to be Well (Fireside Chats with Dr. Kristin Nord)

  Dr. Kristin Nord, Program Director of the Stanford Dermatology Residency, joins us on our show to talk about her path to medicine and dermatology.  We also learn about wellness, a vitally important aspect of thriving (not just surviving) in our jobs...

  
• 09.19.2020

  S2E18 - Revamping the Application Process

  Holistic review. Preference signaling. Application caps.  Have you wondered how these buzzwords relate to the residency application process?  In this episode, Dr. Ilana Rosman, Program Director of the Washington University dermatology residency and Twitter #MedEd thought-leader (@ilanarosman), talks to us...

  
• 07.16.2020

  S2E17 - Dialogues with Dr. Kanade Shinkai

  It is our absolute pleasure to invite Dr. Kanade Shinkai on our show. She is a distinguished clinician, medical educator and the current Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Dermatology.  (Spoiler: this wonderful educator got her start by teaching "stuffies" as a child)...

  
• 07.09.2020

  S2E16 - Fireside Chats with Dr. Rosenbach, Part III

  Like fine wine, discussions with Dr. Misha Rosenbach gets better with time.  Due to popular demand, he returns to Topical (for Round 3!) to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on trainees and residency applications.     Talk to us: Email:...

  
• 07.02.2020

  S2E15 - Global Health and Dermatology

  We invite Dr. Esther Freeman on our show because many of our listeners wanted to learn how to combine their interests in global health and dermatology.  Dr. Freeman does exactly that - travel the world, combining her love for epidemiology,...

  
• 06.26.2020

  S2E14 - Private Equity and Dermatology

  Over the past decade, financial investment funds, known as private equity groups, have been rapidly acquiring and consolidating many dermatology practices.  We invite a special guest, the newly minted Dr. Kira Seiger, on our show to discuss what this trend...

  
• 06.22.2020

  Listen, Learn, Reflect

  Hi listeners, we paused from releasing new content so that we can listen instead of speak, learn to fill our knowledge gaps, and reflect on our roles as individuals and physicians in the current state of systemic racism and danger...

  
• 05.22.2020

  S2E13 - A Career in Dermatologic Surgery

  In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Abigail Waldman, dermatologic surgeon, patient educator and social media guru (@abby.waldmanmd).  She shares with us all the exciting aspects of her career (hint: it's not just surgery), all the while balancing a...

  
• 05.01.2020

  S2E12 - A Career in Contact Dermatitis (The Sherlock Holmes of Eczema)

  Ever wondered what patch testing entails?  Do you also have a favorite allergen?  If so, you'll love our special guest, Dr. Ari Goldminz, who shares with us his journey to becoming a contact dermatitis expert.  (Bonus: a great detective story...

  
• 04.15.2020

  S2E11 - The Topical Social Distancing Show Begins

  "In the face of a storm, be like a palm tree."  This saying not only conjures the image of sunnier days, but reminds us that flexibility and resilience are key to weathering the monumental changes happening in the world right...

  
• 03.25.2020

  S2E10 - Pros and Cons of Step 1 Becoming Pass/Fail

  ** Dear Listeners, the world has become a totally different place since we recorded this episode on March 9th.  Many of our listeners celebrated their match results at home rather than in crowded auditoriums.  Zoom has become the way we...

  
• 03.12.2020

  S2E9 - Make Your Voice Heard!

  In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Dr. Avery Lachance, on the show to share with us her passion for health advocacy in dermatology.  If you thought dermatologists' voices can't be heard on the Hill, think again! Talk to...

  
• 02.27.2020

  S2E8 - Fireside Chats with Dr. Jennifer Lin

  This episode brings a special guest, Dr. Jennifer Lin, who wears many hats and has expertise in melanoma, multicultural dermatology, and laser & cosmetic surgery.  A true devotee to learning, she has taken a path in dermatology filled with bold...

  
• 01.20.2020

  S2E7 - Interview Season Quick Hits

  Don't have time to go through old episodes looking for answers to interview trail-related questions?  We put together some of the most commonly asked questions from our listeners in this episode.  (Spoiler: we talk dress code, thank-you letters, top-5 schools,...

  
• 10.31.2019

  S2E6 - Having a Child During Residency

  Becoming a parent is a tremendous experience, and doing it during residency comes with a unique set of challenges.  We invite Dr. Alexandra Charrow, dermatologist and cool-mom-extraordinare, on the show to talk about what it's like having a child during...

  
• 10.17.2019

  S2E5 - Fireside Chats with Dr. Rob Stavert

  Dr. Rob Stavert, a true Renaissance dermatologist, joins us on the show.  We discuss healthcare delivery, teledermatology, and the challenges and rewards of working with underserved populations.    Talk to us: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TopicalPod          ...

  
• 10.03.2019

  S2E4 - N.I.H. easy as A.B.C.

  If you've ever felt bewildered by the alphabet soup of NIH grants, then tune in to this BONUS episode of Topical, where Dr. Megan Noe returns to give us a crash course in basic NIH grants.  Now, that's easy as...

  
• 09.26.2019

  S2E3 - Postdoctoral Research with Dr. Megan Noe

  Ever wonder what a "postdoc" entails and how that could help your academic career?  Tune in to this episode of Topical, where Dr. Megan Noe, NIH-funded researcher and dermatologist-extraordinaire, comes on the show to share her experience with her postdoctoral...

  
• 09.05.2019

  S2 E2 - Applying From Medical Schools Without a Dermatology Program

  Applying to dermatology residency from a medical school without a dermatology department or residency program can be challenging.  We invite Dr. Janelle Nassim, our first guest star of the season, on the show to share her tips on how to...

  
• 08.29.2019

  S2 E1 - We're baaaaaack!

  Dear listeners, we have missed you so much!  As a kickoff to Season 2, we have some exciting announcements and perhaps most important, different theme music (new beats, who dis?) Tune in this season every other Thursday for new episodes....

  
• 02.21.2019

  38 - Season Wrap-Up

  What's that saying...all good things must come to an end?  Don't despair listeners, this good thing is only coming to a break.  We wrap up our season by sharing tips on how you can prepare for dermatology residency (spoiler: not...

  
• 02.19.2019

  37 - What To Do If You Don't Match

  Match day is around the corner!  But what should you do if you don't match?  The goal of this episode is not to make you worry about the future, but to provide you with strategies and help you plan for...

  
• 01.24.2019

  36 - It's Ranking Time!

  And we're baaaaack, Topical listeners!  Happy 2019 to you all, and we hope you've taken some time for yourselves during the busy interview season.  The hard work is (mostly) behind you, but new pressing issues are on your mind.  How...

  
• 12.13.2018

  35 - Holiday Potpourri

  Happy Holidays dear listeners!  This is our final episode of 2018, and we tackle a difficult topic: what to do if you haven't received many interviews.  Bonus: we answer some fan mail and give you a preview of what's coming...

  
• 12.06.2018

  34 - Why You Should Come to Harvard

  Full disclosure: we love Harvard dermatology.  So while this episode may not be free from bias, we (do our best) to speak candidly about what Harvard dermatology is really like: our strengths, challenges and nuances.  (Spoiler : the winters are...

  
• 11.22.2018

  33 - 2 plus 2 (equals physician-scientist)

  Happy Thanksgiving Topical listeners!  We are thankful for you today and everyday for making this podcast possible (otherwise we would just be talking to ourselves).  We take your feedback seriously, and since several of you have asked about 2+2 programs,...

  
• 11.08.2018

  32 - To Tweet or Not to Tweet, That is the Question

  We had a prior episode discussing social media as a cautionary tale, but have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to use social media as a tool for career advancement?  Dr. Allison Larson joins us (for the third time!) to...

  
• 11.01.2018

  31 - Dialogues with Dr. Larson, Part II

  Dr. Allison Larson is back on our show, and this time she's wearing her Associate Program Director hat!  How do you find a program that is a good fit for you, and vice versa?  What kinds of applicants are programs...

  
• 10.25.2018

  30 - Dialogues with Dr. Larson

  Our 30th episode brings a special guest, Dr. Allison Larson, who wears many hats including Vice Chair of Education, Associate Program Director of Dermatology and Assistant Dean of Medical Education at Boston University.  Her path in dermatology has been filled...

  
• 10.18.2018

  29 - Fireside chats with Dr. Rosenbach, Part II

  We enjoyed talking with Dr. Misha Rosenbach so much that we are back for a second episode!  Tune in as we discuss how to maximize the mentor-mentee relationship and optimize academic productivity at every level of training.   Follow us...

  
• 10.11.2018

  28 - Fireside chats with Dr. Rosenbach, Part I

  We take our show on the road and invite a very special guest, Dr. Misha Rosenbach from the University of Pennsylvania, to share his unique perspective on the residency application and selection process. And if you're ever wondered about how...