DIG is opening its 2023-2024 election. Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one position. Application will close on April 12th at 5PM. Paragraphs from each applicant will be sent out by April 13th and voting will occur from April 14-15th. Results will be posted on April 16th.
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQrhSyRJsB6dqjYMPefLLBuoHWEll8QtSKVMv4laAnQt4ClQ/viewform
UTMB DIG congratulates the 5 new dermatology chief residents for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. They are (alphabetical order):
Caroline Crain, MD: Chief Resident for Academic Friday ConferencesAlissa Redko, MD: Chief Resident for SchedulingKaitlyn Streight: Chief Resident for Wellness and Quality ImprovementTim Tran, MD: Chief Resident for Medical Student EducationEmily Williams, MD: Chief Academic ResidentWe are seeking applicants for two research fellowships at Howard University beginning July 1, 2023- the Women's Dermatology Society-La Roche Posay Research Fellowship and the Janssen Skin of Color Dermatology Research Fellowship- for students from groups under-represented in medicine. This is a great option for funded basic science/translational research in the department of dermatology between 3rd and 4th year of medical school, or after an unsuccessful match. Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
Here is the link to the application. Please share with any interested students or recent graduates. Research experience is a plus, but not required.
UTMB Dermatology Interest Group will be holding the 2023 UTMB Match Panel on March 29th, 2023 from 6PM to 7PM on Zoom. Interested members should attend with questions!
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Please contact Fareen Momin (faamomin@utmb.edu) or Andrea Francis if you have any questions about the upcoming panel. Congratulations again to all the UTMB MS4s that matched!
Congratulations to the 5 UTMB MS4s who matched into dermatology residency programs! They are (alphabetical order):
Brenda Carillo (UT Austin)Benjamin Garcia (UTMB)Kristin Kay (UTMB)Shayan Owji (Mount Sinai)Gregory Ugoh (Henry Ford)
Congratulations to the six newest UTMB dermatology residents who will begin in July 2024. They are (alphabetical order):
Travis Dowdle (Texas Tech)Benjamin Garcia (UTMB)Alyssa Hansen (UTMB)Kristen Kay (UTMB)Kristin Smith (University of Florida)Marie Vu (UT San Antonio)The UTMB DIG looks forward to working with you!The March 2023 issue of Cutis (113:124-127) provides interesting survey data for dermatology applicants:“How to Advise Medical Students Interested in Dermatology: A Survey of Academic Dermatology Mentors.” Please see https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/261607/mixed-topics/how-advise-medical-students-interested-dermatology-survey for additional information.
Dear Future Dermatologists, Congratulations to the 4th years on the Match! Whether you are a first year medical student considering the field of dermatology, a third year working through clinical rotations, or a fourth year student finishing up medical school, we hope to provide you with useful information through this DIGA newsletter.
Connect with usLike our Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming events, current dermatology news, and opportunities to get involved in research. Visit our webpage for even more information, including advice on applying to dermatology residency. Connect with us on LinkedIn to grow your professional network. Share Your InputAbove all, this newsletter is meant to serve as a resource for you. We welcome feedback on our articles and suggestions for future articles and interviews. You can contact us through your DIGA regional director, or by emailing us at diganewsletter@gmail.com.DIGA and American Academy of Dermatology Upcoming Events
Access a complete list of dermatology events by visiting the AAD Calendar.Access a complete list of our events on the DIGA calendar.
On Sunday, March 4th, 2023, the UTMB Dermatology and Plastics Reconstructive Surgery Interests Groups teamed up with the AIM at Melanoma Foundation to host the 17th Annual Melanoma Walk at The Fort Crockett Park on Seawall. The event was a fun-filled morning with delicious food, live music, exciting raffle prizes from local venues, and over 30 participants who completed a 1-mile walk or 5k run. Thanks to the support of all the participants and sponsors, the walk helped raise over $1000 in support of melanoma research. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who helped make this event a success!!
Congratulations to the UTMB Department of Dermatology for filling all 6 of its advanced dermatology residency positions through the NRMP! Those matching will begin dermatology residency at UTMB on July 1, 2024.
Thank you to our volunteers that came out this past Saturday to our monthly Hats 4 Homeless volunteering event! Pictured from left to right: Varesh Gorabi (MS1), Jane Onyemachi (MS2), Inchara Raj (MS1).
Yesterday, March 9th DIG had our annual Stay Shady Event at Rosenberg Elementary where we taught the 4th graders about ways to stay safe in the sun. Special thanks to Delayne Coleman for organizing the event, Dr. Caroline Crain for partnering with CeraVe to provide goody bags for the students, and to our great DIG volunteers for making this event a success! Nina Martins MS2, Aparna Medarametla MS1, Bethel Desta MS1, Delayne Coleman MS1, Grace Obanigba MS3, Marchan-Martinez MS2.
Dear DIGA Members, Please see below for upcoming Dermatology announcements, events, & research surveys. As a reminder you can publicize your events through DIGA here and share your research surveys through DIGA here.UPDATE FROM DIGA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMHave a question about applying to dermatology? Use the link below to submit an anonymous question for a dermatology resident and/or faculty attending physician to answer! This form is targeted for specific applicant groups: DO applicants, Reapplicants, Underrepresented in Medicine minority students, applicants without home programs, LGBTA+, and M1s/M2s interested in derm (pre-applicant).Ask a Dermatology Mentor a Question!RESEARCH SURVEYApplicant perspectives regarding virtual interviewing for dermatology residency This is a one-time 5-minute survey to characterize applicant perspectives about virtual interviewing for dermatology residency. You are eligible to participate if you applied to dermatology residency in the 2022-2023 application cycle. Collected information will hopefully be used to inform residency program practices in future application cycles. IRB approval is UP-22-01031.Research supervisor: Dr. Scott WorswickSee survey HEREDeadline: 3/17/2023Skin Pigmentation Habits and their effects on Skin CancersVilnius UniversitySurvey HEREResearch supervisor: Dr. Tadas RaudonisDeadline: 4/30/2023Acne Vulgaris (Severe Acne) SurveyThis survey is being conducted by an AP Research student on the topic of Acne Vulgaris and its side effects mentally and physically. If you have any questions regarding the anonymity and/or usage of the data, please reach out to acnevulgaris1234@gmail.comSurvey HERE Deadline: 3/10/2023VIRTUAL EVENTUniversity of Oklahoma DermatologyPlease join us for the Mark Allen Everett, MD, Skin of Color Virtual Symposium, presented by the Department of Dermatology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, which will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023. This all-day virtual event will feature expert dermatologists discussing dermatologic conditions related to patients with skin of color, as well as other speakers selected for their knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and health-related topics.Register HERESincerely,Dermatology Interest Group Associationdiga.derminterest@gmail.com
We are putting together a panel to encourage and inform any of our allies applying this cycle who do not match into a dermatology residency. This panel will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 8:30PMto 9:30PM EDT. This panel will include residents who did not match into dermatology their first time applying, but subsequently were successful in matching. These residents should be able to provide valuable insight into what they did to be successful re-applicants and will be able to answer any questions that you have about this process. There will also be at least one program director who will share their perspective on what they look for when they evaluate the applications of re-applicants.
Please fill out the google form here https://forms.gle/dxoPW5XfCcD8uqQ8A to share any questions you would have for the panelists if you did not match. This form is completely anonymous, and no names will be shared during the panel, so please feel free to ask any question you may be wondering about.
Additionally, if you know of any program directors or any residents that were successful dermatology re-applicants that may be interested in being one of the panelists, please respond to this email and let us know! You may reach out to them first to verify their interest before sharing their contact information with us if you prefer, or we are happy to reach out to them directly as well if you provide their contact information to us.
Thank you so much for your participation! We are confident that the information shared during this panel will be extremely useful for students at all stages of the application process.