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
(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.
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Texas Dermatologic Society Editorial
UTMB Associate Professor of Dermatology and President of the Texas Dermatological Society (TDS), Dr. Michael Wilkerson, published an editorial in the Summer 2012 issue of The Texas Dermatologist. In his analysis of evolving dermatology clinical practice, he noted that, “We will soon have as many midlevel providers as board certified Dermatologists, if current trends continue.” Since most midlevel providers do not have an opportunity for a one year fellowship in dermatology prior to clinical practice, Dr. Wilkerson emphasized the need for continuing dermatology education for midlevel providers. Fortunately, TDS and American Academy of Dermatology meetings are open to midlevel providers if they are employed by a dermatologist.