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.
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Current Editors: Jane Onyemachi and Madelyn Schmidt
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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, October 08, 2013
Concerns about Dermatology in the House of Medicine
The October 2013 online issue of Dermatology World has an important article about perceptions of dermatologists by other physicians (“A Matter of Perception,” http://www.aad.org/dw/monthly/2013/october/a-matter-of-perception ). The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) surveyed physician leaders from other specialties about dermatology to learn their views. These leaders recognized the significant contributions made by dermatologists in skin cancer prevention and treatment, as well as their role in the management of chronic skin diseases. However, these physicians voiced several concerns about dermatology as well. Limited patient access, preference for surgical dermatology, nonacceptance of insurance, cosmetic emphasis, and lack of participation in community service and medical societies were identified. Now that the AAD has identified these issues, it is working toward solutions.