The UTMB DIG congratulates Dr. Antonio “Tony” Jimenez for his departmental nomination for the UTMB Resident of the Year. In the dermatology department, fellow residents are responsible for nominations. We are fortunate that Dr. Jimenez has accepted a dermatopathology fellowship at UTMB for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year, and we look forward to working with you! And we hope that you stay for a faculty position!
DIG@UTMB
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
Editors
Current Editors: Jane Onyemachi and Madelyn Schmidt
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellow Nominated for 2024-2025 Fellow of the Year
The UTMB DIG congratulates Corley Pruneda, MD for her nomination for the UTMB Fellow of The year. Upon expected completion of the Mohs Fellowship, she plans to join a private dermatology practice in San Angelo, Texas where she will practice Mohs surgery and general dermatology.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
February CODE BB
This February, CODE BB posted its latest board at Crenshaw Elementary/Middle School. This Valentine’s Day board encourages students to write uplifting comments about their skin, helping to inspire self-love and confidence. A big thank you to the volunteers who made this project possible! Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved with next month's board!
Feel free to
reach out to Casey Brusen (cabrusen@utmb.edu)
or Lynchi Nguyen (lypnguye@utmb.edu) if
you have any questions!
From left to
right: Ria Kanotra (MS1) and Shelby Devin (MS2) (Not pictured: Casey Brusen
(MS2) and Lynchi Nguyen (MS2))
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Dr. Antonio Jimenez Honored
Anthony “Tony” Jimenez MD, a current PGY4 UTMB Dermatology Chief Resident and a UTMB SOM graduate received the 2025 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. Congratulations!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
February H4H Event
Hats off to the amazing students who joined us for ‘Hats for the Homeless’! We spent a sun-sational morning sharing sun safety tips and handing out protective gear to those who need it most.
Pictured left to right ( Jun Park MS1, Casey Brusen MS2, and Meagan Carter MS2) Not pictured (Victoria Katei MS4, Stay Shady Chair)