Editors



Current Editors: Fareen Momin and Jane Onyemachi

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

Past Editors: 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.

Friday, March 15, 2024

5 UTMB Students Match Dermatology during Match 2024

Congratulations to the following UTMB students who matched into Dermatology programs during Match 2024:

Olivia Arriaza (UTMB at Galveston, TX)

Erick Ditmars (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, PA)

Maggie Fitzgibbon (Texas Tech University at Lubbock, TX)

Fareen Momin (UTMB at Galveston, TX)

Vivian Rojas (UTMB at Galveston, TX)

Class of 2028 UTMB Dermatology Residency

The UTMB Department of Dermatology welcomes its newest class of dermatology residents who will begin training at UTMB in July 2025 following completion of their PGY1 year. They are:

Olivia Arriaza (UTMB)

Julien Bourgeois (Tulane)

Mohamad Jabin (Texas A&M)

Kush Maheshwari (Baylor)

Fareen Momin (UTMB)

Vivian Rojas (UTMB)

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

UTMB Dermatology Residents Select Dr. Tim Tran for 2024 UTMB Resident of the Year Award

Dr. Tim Tran, a PGY4 dermatology resident at UTMB and the 2023-2024 Chief Resident for Medical Student Education has been nominated for the 2024 UTMB Resident of the Year Award. The UTMB GME Awards Selection Committee only permits one resident from each department to be nominated.  For the past several years, UTMB Dermatology encourages their residents to nominate the departmental representative for this annual institutional honor. Congratulations Dr. Tran!

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

UTMB Co-authors Meta-Analysis about Granuloma Annulare

Congratulations to UTMB dermatology resident Dr. Tim Tran and faculty Dr. Brent Kelly for their recent publication about granuloma annulare. The article is : Tejas JP, Tran T, Kelly  BC. Association of granuloma annulare with dyslipidemia, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol 2024;36(3)376-378.  The article is available online at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijd.16999

Monday, March 11, 2024

UTMB Dermatology Fills All 6 Dermatology Residency Positions in 2024 NRMP

Congratulations to the UTMB Department of Dermatology for filling all of the 6 dermatology residency positions offered in the 2024 NRMP. We are excited to learn who will be joining the department as PGY2 dermatology residents in July 2025!

UTMB Dermatology Residents Attend 2024 Annual American Academy of Dermatology Meeting, San Diego, CA

 


Saturday, March 09, 2024

UTMB Dermatology Residents Place 2nd at 2024 AAD Resident Jeopardy

Congratulations to UTMB dermatology residents Drs. Antonio Jimenez (PGY2) and Kaitlyn Streight (PGY3) also known as SJS (Streight-Jimenez Syndrome) for placing 2nd at the 2024 AAD Resident Jeopardy. We are so proud of you both for your excellent performance! 

Texas Dermatology Society (TDS) Conference Spring 2024 in Houston, TX – Registration is now open!

This spring, the annual TDS Meeting will be held on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Houston, TX!

REGISTRATION – Click HERE to register!-       Registration in advance for meetings and social events is STRONGLY recommended. The deadline for advance registration is Friday, April 5th to ensure participation in social events and meal functions.-       Any registration after April 5th will be on-site at the Marriot Marquis Hotel.-       TDS must receive notice for cancellation for refund emailed or postmarked no later than Friday, April 12th.o   A $25 fee will be deducted from the registration fee paid to cover processing charges. Non-attendance does not count as cancellation. -       Please see the following for registration prices (also available here):

**IMPORTANT – This year there are separate applications for Texas Dermatology Residents vs. Medical Student/Research Fellows. Please pay close attention to filling out the proper application. PLEASE pay attention to the different deadlines. **Please see the respective applications:Resident PODIUM Competition Application – The application deadline is Monday, March 22. The abstract paragraph is due Monday, March 29.Resident POSTER Competition Application – The application deadline is Monday, March 22. The abstract paragraph is due Monday, March 29.Medical Student and Research Fellow PODIUM Competition Application – The application AND the abstract paragraph deadline is Monday, March 22Medical Student and Research Fellow POSTER Competition Application – The application AND the abstract paragraph deadline is Monday. March 22. ALL abstract paragraphs must be emailed to laura.madole@texasdermatology.org by Monday, March 22. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. Prizes will be available FOR RESIDENTS ONLY. Remember: you have to fill out BOTH the registration application AND podium and/or poster competition application to attend and present your research. If you only want to attend without presenting anything, you must register ONLY.  Please click HERE for a brochure of the event and more information.Feel free to reach out to any DIG officer for any further questions! See you at TDS! 

Thursday, March 07, 2024

UTMB Publishes in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)

Congratulations to David Garate, MS3 for his recently published manuscript in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) with co-authors Dr. Katherine Woolridge, MD (PGY-2), Dr. Michael Wilkerson, MD (Professor and Chair of Department of Dermatology) and Dr. Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez (Assistant Professor of Dermatology)

Citation: Garate D, Woolridge K, Wilkerson MG, Munoz Gonzalez A (2024). Association Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study. J Am Acad Dermatol. Published online March 7, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2024.03.002

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Dr. Armenta Nominated for 2024 UTMB Fellow of the Year Award

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew (“Drew”) Armenta for his nomination from the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs) Fellowship for the 2024 UTMB Fellow of the Year Award. Those who have worked with Dr. Armenta during his 9 years at UTMB (medical school, preliminary PGY1 internal medicine, dermatology residency, and Mohs fellowship) can attest to his excellence in teaching, research, and patient care. He will be greatly missed when he moves to Kansas City at the completion of his Mohs Fellowship in June 2024.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Drs. Jimenez and Weisert - Applying Dermatology Talk on March 4th 2024

Thank you to Drs. Jimenez and Weisert for a wonderful and informative discussion about applying dermatology. They discussed topics including away rotations, personal statement, letter of recommendations, ranking programs, and much more! Many third-year medical students had joined the meeting and found the discussion very helpful. On behalf of DIG, we would like to thank Drs. Jimenez and Weisert for taking the time out to share their experiences and providing guidance to applying students! 

Monday, March 04, 2024

UTMB Dermatology Residents Selected for AAD

Congratulations to UTMB dermatology residents Drs. Antonio Jimenez (PGY2) and Kaitlyn Streight (PGY3). They were selected to participate in 2024 AAD Resident Jeopardy this Saturday at the Annual Meeting in San Diego from 1-4 pm (S044, room 23C). Please come to cheer on SJS (Streight-Jimenez Syndrome) if you are attending this meeting!

Congratulations Dr. Brent Kelly!

Dr. Bent Kelly, UTMB Professor Dermatology, Dermatopathology Fellowship Program Director, and Associate DIO UTMB GME, has been recognized as a 2024 John P. McGovern UTMB Excellence in Clinical Education Award recipient. Congratulations Dr. Kelly!



Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities through New DIG Community Service Project

DIG will be offering volunteer opportunities through a new community service project led by Lynchi Nguyen (MS1) and Casey Brusen (MS1): Children Obtaining Dermatologic Education through Bulletin Boards (CODE BB). DIG members will be able to sign-up to volunteer in the near future.

Once a month at several middle schools in Galveston, volunteers can help construct visually engaging bulletin boards for display or lead class presentations regarding the content of the bulletin boards. These boards will utilize creative design to inform students on different dermatology topics every month. Be on the lookout for updates as the 2024-2025 academic year approaches!

Sunday, March 03, 2024

Publication in Dermatology Surgery Journal

Congratulations to UTMB PGY-2 dermatology resident, Renat Ahatov, on the publication in Dermatologic Surgery Journal titled "Tarsonemidae Mite Infestation in a Mohs Laboratory." His co-authors are Drs. Juan Pinto-Cuberos (UTMB PGY-3 dermatology resident), Richard Wagner (UTMB dermatology residency program and Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship program director), and Frank Winsett (UTMB faculty and Mohs micrographic surgeon). The article can be found at this link. This is an electronic publication ahead of the print version set to come out in July of this year. 

Friday, March 01, 2024

National Student Research Forum – Call to Faculty and Residents for Judges!

On behalf of the 65th National Student Research Forum (NSRF) organizing committee, we invite ALL faculty and residents as judges in the upcoming forum!The NSRF is an annual event hosted by graduate and medical students at the University of Texas Medical Branch. This forum aims to provide a space for fellow students to showcase their current research in the fields of biomedical sciences, medical humanities, and public health. This year, we are happy to announce that we will be welcoming resident physicians as judges in the forum along with faculty. We believe resident participation will greatly contribute to the event’s success and would be delighted to welcome all interested in judging.Details of the event are as follows:Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2024Location: UTMB Health Education Center (301 11th St., Galveston, TX 77550)Time: Pending – plan for morning and/or afternoon sessions of posters and oral presentations.We are still looking for judges in the category of Dermatology!To select if you would like to judge, please fill out the online form linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/BhKBWnVhjMIf you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact one of the judging coordinators and DIG Diversity Mentor – Melissa Marchan-Martinez, MS3 at memarcha@utmb.edu

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Congratulations Dr. Antonio Jimenez!

UTMB PGY3 dermatology resident Dr. Antonio “Tony" Jimenez has been accepted into the funded one month Harvard Dermatology VisTA Scholar program for visiting dermatology residents (see https://www.harvard-derm.com/vista-scholar-program for additional information). He will rotate at the Harvard Hospitals later this year. We are excited to learn more about this exciting educational opportunity once he returns to Galveston!

Thursday, February 22, 2024

2024 NRSA TL1 Training Core

Description: Students who are accepted into the fellowship program, sponsored by the Institute for Translational Science (ITS) TL1 Training Core, will participate in an 8 week inter-professional translational research study design and team leadership course in conjunction with a laboratory research experience in their first year. Each student will receive a stipend (~$4,392) to participate in both activities.

The inter-professional translational research design course includes graduate, medical, and dual degree (MD/PhD) students and uses a combination mini-lectures, small group discussion and in-class active learning exercises to guide students through the processes of identifying a translational research opportunity (e.g., gap in current clinical practice), generating a testable hypothesis, and reviewing the scientific and clinical literature in order to develop the rationale and experimental approach to address the hypothesis.

Students will work in mixed small groups (teams). In addition to discussions on the basics of experimental study design (including basic biostatistics), core competencies of team leadership, oral and written communication and multidisciplinary team collaboration are addressed. The capstone projects are: 1) a small translational research proposal developed by the inter-professional group addressing a clinically relevant problem, and 2) a poster presentation on your research rotation project at the annual SRP poster session.

 

Application: Interested students must apply to be considered for this program and associated stipend. By February 29,2024, please submit the following items via this link: TL1 Training Core Application for SOM Students (utmb.edu)

 

Eligibility: All nominees (trainees) must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of appointment. Faculty mentors who are not currently affiliated with this TL1 Training Program must be approved and added as a Training Program Faculty Mentor. JSSOM students must be in their first year of school and participating in the Summer Research Program (SRP).

Questions should be directed to Jonathan Hommel, TL1 Director at jdhommel@utmb.edu or Donna Adams, Program Director, Translational Research Education at djadams@utmb.edu

Additional link to application: https://redcap.link/SCiTRTL124

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Dermatology Trainee Advocacy Day - Texas

A UTSW medical student, Alejandra Nitsch, is working with Dr. Rebecca Vasquez to organize a Dermatology Trainee Advocacy Day in Texas. As part of this process, she working to compile a planning committee with a representative from each of the Texas Medical Schools. This event originated in Massachusetts and was designed to introduce dermatology trainees to relevant advocacy and health policy work. Since its start, DTAD has expanded to 11 states and we will be starting Texas’ first DTAD event this year. As part of this process, she is compiling a planning committee consisting of a representative from each Texas medical school. If you are interested in having a role inn this this inaugural event, please fill out the short application attached by Wednesday, February 28th by midnight.

 

Please find the application here: https://forms.gle/dU597XAB369aV3pA6

 

If you have any questions, please contact me by email at alejandra.nitsch@utsouthwestern.edu.

18th Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk

Hey everyone! Dermatology Interest Group, Plastic Surgery Interest Group, and Skin of Color Dermatological Society are teaming up with the AIM at Melanoma Foundation to organize the 18th annual Steps Against Melanoma walk! It is a 1-mile walk/5k run to support those impacted by melanoma and contribute to ongoing research efforts. We are putting together committees to help coordinate and fundraise for the event. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please fill out this form by March 1st!

In the meantime, you can register/donate now on the AIM website:
If you have any questions, please reach out to Bethel Desta! 

Applying Dermatology with Dr. Jimenez and Dr. Weisert

 


Zoom link will be provided in the UTMB DIG GroupMe. Hope to see MS3s there!

Monday, February 19, 2024

UTMB Co-authors Research about Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Congratulations to Drs. Travis Dowdle (incoming PGY2 UTMB dermatology resident in July 2024) and Richard Wagner (Professor Dermatology and Program Director of the UTMB Dermatology Residency and the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs) Fellowship Programs for their recently published research article, “Nationwide Case-Control Analysis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Associated Skin Cancer Comorbidities: An Examination of the All of Us Database” in the peer-reviewed and indexed (PubMed Central) journal, Cureus. Their co-authors were Texas Tech medical students Kritin Verma (first author), Sumoni Verma (student, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Austin, Texas) and Baylor medical student Tejas Joshi. The article is available at https://www.cureus.com/articles/220480-nationwide-case-control-analysis-of-merkel-cell-carcinoma-and-associated-skin-cancer-comorbidities-an-examination-of-the-all-of-us-database?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transaction#!/

Friday, February 09, 2024

65th Annual National Student Research Forum

The 65th Annual National Student Research Forum will be held on April 20th, 2024. More information about the conference can be found here: https://www.utmb.edu/nsrf/home 

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

UTMB Mohs and Dermatopathology Collaborate on Publication

Congratulations to UTMB Dermatology Assistant Professor of Dermatology (and 2022-2023 UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow), Dr. Fank Winsett and his collaborators for their recent publication in the peer-reviewed Dermatology Online Journal (“Symptomatic perineural and intraneural invasion of the trigeminal nerve and subsequent abducens nerve palsy by cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma”). Dr. Winsett’s co-authors were Drs. Andrew Armenta (current 2023-2024 UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow), Kristyna Gleghorn (2021-20232 UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow), Brandon Goodwin (UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology), Brent Kelly (UTMB Professor Dermatology and Dermatopathology Program Director), and Richard Wagner (UTMB Professor Dermatology and Program Director of Dermatology and the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship). Their article is available online at https://escholarship.org/uc/item/35g1j48f