Editors



Current Editors: Jane Onyemachi and Madelyn Schmidt

(Please email editors if there is blog-worthy news that you would like to see shared)

Past Editors: Fareen Momin, Andrea Francis, Renat Ahatov, Michael Phan, Elise Weisert, Michael Ryan, Keith Wagner, Tim Allen, Kristyna Gleghorn, Dung Mac, Alex Acosta, William Tausend, Sheila Jalalat, Rebecca Philips, Chelsea Altinger, Lindsey Hunter, Alison Wiesenthal, Leslie Scroggins, Mara Dacso, Ashley Group, Fadi Constantine, Emily Fridlington, Joslyn Witherspoon, Tasneem Poonawalla.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

PGY4 Dermatology Resident Nominated for UTMB Resident of the Year Award

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!

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)