We will pair UTMB students with upperclassmen mentors who are dedicated to teaching and guiding students through the process of applying to dermatology.
For MS1-MS3: If you are interested in becoming a mentee, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/szzq63HrFJq28XUP7
For MS3-MS4: If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/DfRpSwq75vqbZreU8
Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Renat Ahatov, UTMB dermatology PGY3 resident Dr. Allison Good, and UTMB Dermatology Assistant Professor Lindy Ross for their recent case report (“An Unusual Timeline of Nivolumab-induced Vitiligo in a Patient with Melanoma”) published in the January 2022 (Vol 6 No.1) issue of SKIN, a peer-reviewed dermatology Journal. The article is available online at: https://jofskin.org/index.php/skin/article/view/1378
Another successful Hats for the Homeless event was conducted last Saturday, January 15th, 2022. Pictured from left to right: Michael Adkison (Ms1) and Andrea Francis (MS3). If you would like to volunteer at future events please feel free to contact Andrea Francis (asfranci@utmb.edu) for future dates.
Yes, UTMB is still planning to host the 2022 NSRF this year. The determination if it will be virtual should be made soon. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase research in dermatology. The UTMB Department of Dermatology sponsors awards for the best dermatology poster and the best dermatology podium presentation. Start preparing your dermatology research now for this meeting!
Congratulations to the UTMB Department of Dermatology for their “Continued Accreditation” by the ACGME for their dermatology residency and for permission by the ACMGE to expand their residency program from 15 to 18 positions (6 residents per class). For the upcoming NRMP, there will be 1 “Physician Only” position (1714080R1) that will begin in July 2022 and 6 “Advanced” positions (1714080A0) that will commence in July 2023.
Happy New Year DIGA members! Hope all is well. This is a reminder to register here for the DIGA x NCSCP webinar:
You are cordially invited to attend a special webinar on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST, to chat with renowned national dermatologists and to learn about the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) and the Indoor Tan-free “Skin Smart Campus” initiative.Our webinar panelists are:
Register here to attend the webinar. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to join the session.
This webinar is the beginning of what we hope to be an ongoing relationship between NCSCP and DIGA—a relationship that will continue with new and current DIGA members and those who go on to practice medicine. Our goal is two-fold: to help DIGA get introduced to and involved in the skin cancer community, and to help NCSCP connect with the next generation of dermatologists. Additionally, one of the NCSCP’s initiatives is campus-centered—Indoor Tan-Free “Skin Smart Campus”—so NCSCP will briefly present the initiative so that interested DIGA members can get involved immediately.
Attached for your preview and awareness are resources for the webinar:
Mark your calendars now and please register. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, January 20th at 8 p.m. EST.
Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Sarah Kesaria for her December 2021 first author publication, “Use Caution When Traveling and Wearing Medical Dressings: Foam Dressings Containing Silver May Set Off Metal Detectors” in Dermatologic Surgery. Her Coauthors were UTMB PGY3 Dermatology Resident Dr. Drew Armenta, UTMB Mohs Fellow Dr. Kristyna Gleghorn, and the UTMB Mohs Fellowship Director, Dr. Richard Wagner. This article appeared online ahead of print on December 14, 2021 (doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003356), PMID: 34923534