UTMB Presentations from the TDS Spring 2023 Meeting

Medical Student Posters

Ethosuximide-associated lupus with cutaneous manifestations - Olivia Arriaza BS, Emily Williams MD, Karah White MD, Brent Kelly MD

An Unusual Case of Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum in a Pediatric Patient - Diana Bonilla MS, Puja Shah BA, Ayezel Munoz MD, Anthony Linfante MD, Karah White MD, Lindy Ross MD

A new clinical subtype? An unusual presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris - Federick Ditmars, Anthony Linfante MD, Ayezel Munoz MD

Cutaneous Botryomycosis: A Case Report of a Rare Suppurative Infection - David Garate BS, Christopher J. Thang BS, Antonio Jimenez MD, Anthony W. Linfante, MD

A Case of Blaschkoid Lupus Panniculitis in the Lower Extremity of a Pediatric Patient - Brittany Hill MA, Antonio Jimenez MD, Lindy Ross MD

The Role of miR-21 in Burn Wound Healing and Scarring - Anuttham Kandhadai, Jayson W. Jay, Ye Wang, Steven E. Wold, Amina El Ayadi

Analysis of the Effects of Mugwort Derivaties in Topical Cosmetics: A Systematic Review - Victoria Katei BS, Diana Bonilla MS, Shangyi Fu BS, Devon Thomas BS, David Garate BS, Vivian Rojas BS, Jane Onyemachi BSN, Sophia Fu, Danny Huynh, Ida Orengo MD

The Influence of Board-Certification on Skin Cancer Education in Instagram Reels and Youtube Shorts - Gengi Kleto BS, Christopher J. Thang BS, David Garate BS, Ayezel Munoz Gonzales MD

Development of Vitiligo after Covid-19 Vaccine Administration - Nina Martins BA, Alissa Redko MD, Kathleen Kroger MD

Cutaneous metastatic signet-ring cell carcinoma of unknown origin presenting as “carcinoma en cuirasse” - Sarah Mazal MS, Jensen Edwards BS, Juan M. Pinto-Cuberos MD, Caroline Crain MD, Karah White MD, Janice Wilson MD, Bernard Gibson MD

Linear Morphea Complicated by Myositis in a Teenager - Fareen Momin BBA, Benjamin Garcia BS, Ayezel Munoz MD, Lindy Ross MD

Radiation Recall Dermatitis in a Patient with Lung Cancer - Robyn Okereke BS, Sarah Rivera MD, Brent Kelly MD, Bernard Gibson MD

Pediatric Necrobiosis Lipoidica: A Case Report and Review of the Literature - Jane Onyemachi BSN, Olivia Chukwuma MD, Apart Medarametla BS, Kathleen Kroger MD

Improvement in Hailey-Hailey Disease with Dupilumab: A Case Report - Malvika Ramesh BS, Brinda Chellappan MD, Lindy Ross MD

Valacyclovir as a Novel Treatment Modality for Pityriasis Rosea: A Case Report - Madelyn Schmidt BS, Anthony Linfante MD

A Case of Neutrophilic Urticarial Dermatosis - Quincy H. Seigel BA, Antonio R. Jimenez MD, Brent Kelly MD, Bernard Gibson MD

A Case of Vaginal Necrosis and Radiation Toxicity - Puja Shah BA, Mohamad Jabin BS, Annika Silfvasu-Kaiser MD, Andrew Minzenmayer MD FAAD

Analysis of Trending Plasma Pen Content on Short-Form Video Platform Youtube Shorts - Christopher J. Thang BS, Diana Bonilla MS, Timothy Tran MD

A Review of Treatments for Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis - Maire Vu BSA, Antonio Jimenez MD, Anthony Linfante MD

Resident Podium Presentations

Mohs Micrographic Surgery tourism: can we accurately verify credentials of international surgeons? - Pinto-Cuberos, J; Winsett, F; Armenta, A.; Wagner, R F Jr

What’s In a Name: The Impact of Online Reviews/Patient Satisfaction Surveys on Dermatologist Burnout and Clinical Practice - Elise Weisert MD MPH, Kristyna Iyer MD, Janice Wilson MD, Brandon Goodwin MD

Medical Student Podium Presentations

Drug Cost Analysis of Acne Treatments on the Texas Medicaid Formulary - Mary Fitzgibbon BS, Victoria Margolis MS, Lindy Ross MD

Resident Posters

Enhancing Dermoscopy Education Through Collaborative Learning: A Novel Shared Album Approach - Allison Good MD, Michael Adkison BS, Frank Winsett MD

Clinical Pearls Addressing Hair Growth and Loss in Transgender Patients on Hormone Replacement Therapy - Antonio Jimenez, MD, Mary Fitzgibbon, BS, Chinenye Onejeme, BS, Lindy Ross, MD

A rare case of verruca vulgaris within an inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus - Juan Pintos-Cuberos MD, Anuttham Kandhadai BS, Felix Fang BS, Lindy Ross MD

Dermatoscope Hygiene Practices and Sanitation Habits - Victor Teran MD, Puja Shah BA, Kate Zipper BS, Filipe Cerqueira PhD, Natalie Williams-Bouyer PhD, Brandon Goodwin MD

Perineuriomatous Melanocytic Nevus: A Histologic Challenge - Elise Weisert MD MPH, Frederick Ditmars, Karah White MD , Anthony Linfante MD, Brandon Goodwin MD

DIGA Southern Dermatology Spotlight

Dear DIGA Members, 

The DIGA Southern Dermatology Spotlight is a virtual event created for medical students interested in Southern dermatology residency programs and the work they are doing. The event will feature Southern dermatologists commenting on the opportunities offered at programs in the region and the unique opportunities and research being conducted. Additionally, there is a virtual research component where students will present their research abstracts. 

Click HERE to RSVP  to attend the Southern Spotlight!

Sincerely,

Dermatology Interest Group Association

diga.derminterest@gmail.com

Save The Date!

The UTMB Department of Dermatology has released the dates for 2024 dermatology residency interviews. They are:

Friday p.m. February 2: UTMB Applicants

Thursday p.m. February 15: External Applicants

Friday p.m. February 16: External Applicants

Good luck in the upcoming application cycle!

DIGA/NPF Psoriatic Disease Curriculum

Dear DIGA Members,    We are excited to share a newly developed Psoriatic Diseases Curriculum from the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) in collaboration with DIGA's Psoriasis Committee. NPF has created a free-to-access informational video which can be accessed here, and will soon also be available through DIGA's psoriasis webpage. The accompanying handouts include notes and key points meant to complement this video.  These materials may be helpful for anyone caring for patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, at all levels of training.  Feel free to let us know if you find these materials helpful, or if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dermatology Interest Group Association diga.derminterest@gmail.com

UTMB PGY2 Dermatology Resident Publishes Review on Surgical Lip Reconstruction

Congratulations to Dr. Brinda Chellappan, a first year UTMB dermatology resident, for her clinical review article, “Lip Reconstruction After Mohs Surgery: A Guide to Flaps” that was published in the April 2023 issue of Cutis (111:205-209). Her UTMB coauthors are Grace Obanigba, Dr. Paige Hoyer, and Dr. Lindy Ross.

Pros and Cons of Post-match Clinical Dermatology Rotations by MS4s

For the past several years, a new trend in late spring clinical dermatology rotations has developed. Typically MS4s who were unsuccessful  in the March NRMP  dermatology match are taking away dermatology rotations in April and June prior to graduation from their home institutions. in addition, MS3s at schools permitting  early away rotations are  also taking away dermatology rotations during this timeframe. There are pros and cons related to this away rotation strategy:

Pros

1. There usually is greater availability for away dermatology rotations after Match day, until the next academic cycle begins in July with new MS4s competing for away rotations.

2. Some dermatology residency programs are unable to accept away rotators once applicants graduate from medical school and begin residency. 

Cons

1. VSLO deadlines vary, so applicants requesting late spring rotations need to plan accordingly.

2. Visiting MS4s in late spring will not have a chance to work with incoming  PGY2s that begin dermatology residency in July. 

3. It is difficult to substantially improve ERAS reapplications for immediate “rebound” dermatology applications given the early ERAS cycle following graduation from medical school, especially given the clinical duties of the PGY1 year. However, occasional PGY2 openings for dermatology residency positions starting in July of the following year arise due to program expansion/funding or other circumstances, and late rotations by MS4s completing PGY1 requirements may help in obtaining a position.

Former UTMB Mohs Fellow Publication

 

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 UTMB Mohs fellow, Dr. Kristyna Gleghorn (Iyer) for her recent electronic publication, “Collision course of a basal cell carcinoma and apocrine hidrocystoma of the scalp” in the April 2023 issue of Cutis111(4):E9-E11 | doi:10.12788/cutis.0753 

Her coauthors are UTMB dermatology faculty Drs. Brandon Goodwin, Brent Kelly, and Richard Wagner.

Henry Ford URiM scholarships Available

Henry Ford has two available URiM scholarships, each $1500, for 4^th year medical students from underrepresented minority groups wishing to rotate in the Summer or Fall of 2023.  Any interested students can email our Dermatology Clerkship Coordinator, Natasha Readous, at nreadou2@hfhs.org to receive an application.  The deadline to apply is May 1st, 2023. Please pass this information along to any of your medical students or mentees who might be interested!

2023-2024 DIG Officers

Congratulations to the new 2023-2024 DIG Officers

President

Fareen Momin

Vice President 

Jane Onyemachi

Secretary 

Maggie Fitzgibbon 

Research Chair

Olivia Arriaza

Committee Members: Inchara Raj and Madelyn Schmidt

Stay Shady Chair

Victoria Katei

Committee Members: Puja Shah, Chinenye Onejeme, Jordan Moeller

Education Chair

Isabelle Bergman

Committee Members: Gengi Kleto, Zachrieh Alhaj

Melanoma Walk Chair

Bethel Desta

Committee Members: Shea Ireland Buckley, Quincy Seigel

Diversity Chair

Melissa Marchan-Martinez

Committee Members: Nesiya Sheriff, Brittany Hill, Sarah Muir, Samsudeen Lyamah, Aparna Medarametla

Psoriasis Walk Chair

Shayan Ravanassa & Hugo Sebastian Certuche

Committee Members: Medhi Sheikh

Penn Dermatology URiM Visiting Student Scholarship information

The Department of Dermatology at Perelman School of Medicine is pleased to sponsor the Penn Visiting URiM Dermatology Clerkship Program in conjunction with the Alliance of Minority Physicians for students interested in rotating our department. Please see the attached information sheet for details.  

https://pathology.med.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/penn-visiting-clerkship-2022-overview.pdf

UTMB PGY3 Dermatology Resident Receives 2023 Thayer Award

Congratulations to Dr. Emily Williams 

For receiving the 2023 spring Thayer Award from the UTMB John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine in recognition for her “Excellence in Teaching.” This award recognizes UTMB residents and fellows “…who demonstrate sound scientific knowledge, compassion towards patients, and dedication to learning and teaching.”

OSU Diversity scholarship for away electives

Ohio State provides a diversity scholarship to help underrepresented groups complete an away elective. Please pass along to all applicable candidates!

 

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) offers a $2,000 diversity scholarship – $1,000 prior to completion and $1,000 after completion of the rotation – to students from historically excluded and underrepresented groups. Several departments also offer scholarships for Underrepresented in Medicine students. Please check with the department you are looking to complete your rotation with to see if they offer department-specific scholarships (information below). For questions on the ODI scholarship, please email ODI@osumc.edu. 

 

All information re: application can be found on the website below

Medical School URiM Visiting Student Program | Ohio State College of Medicine (osu.edu)

 

UTSW Skin of Color Clerkship

 The Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center is pleased to sponsor the Skin of Color Clerkship for those interested in rotating at UTSW dermatology.  Please see the attached links for details. 

 
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/departments/dermatology/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

 

Application link: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/departments/dermatology/assets/skin-of-color-clerkship-v.2.pdf 

Medical College of Wisconsin - Visiting Student Health Equity Program

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Medical College of Wisconsin is pleased to sponsor the Visiting Student Health Equity Program for those interested in rotating at MCW dermatology.  Please see the attached flyer and links for details.

 
https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/activities/visiting-urim-student-elective-program

Application link: https://mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIT7GitOfsHZJHg

 

OHSU URiM Medical Student Visiting Scholarship

 

2023 UTMB Outstanding Resident and Fellow of the Year Dermatology Nominees

Congratulations to Drs. Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez (PGY4 dermatology resident) and Frank Winsett (PGY5 Mohs fellow) for their departmental nominations! Both will be joining the full-time UTMB dermatology faculty when they complete training in a few months.

UC San Diego URiM Medical Student Scholarship

I wanted to share that the UC San Diego Department of Dermatology is offering a URiM Student Scholarship for medical students who are interested in rotating with us. 

https://dermatology.ucsd.edu/education-training/residency/UCSD-Dermatology-URIM-Medical-Student-Application.pdf

UTMB Dermatology Residents Speak to Medical Students About Dermatology

Thanks go out to two UTMB PGY2 dermatology residents, Drs. Elise Weisert and Tony Jimenez for their recent medical student presentation, “Let’s Talk about Getting into Dermatology” on April 5, 2023.

UTMB Dermatology Attends April 2023 Houston Dermatological Society Lecture

Michelle Tarbox, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center presented a lecture on Trichoscopy at the Houston Marriot South on April 3, 2023. Her lecture was attended by UTMB dermatology residents and faculty.

NSRF 2023

Every year, medical students, graduate students, and residents in all specialties present their research at the National Student Research Forum.  

 

This year, the Best Dermatology Poster Presentation was awarded to Nicole Matarelli.  

The Best Dermatology Oral Presentation was awarded to Moses Alfaro (MS2) on his project titled “Cross-Sectional Analysis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Content on TikTok.” His coauthors were Jiwon Park BA, Tue Felix Nguyen BS, and Lauren M. Sadowsky MD. 

 

Maggie Fitzgibbon (MS3) also won 2^nd place in the Public and Population Health category on her project titled, “Drug Cost Analysis of Acne Treatments on the Texas Medicaid Formulary.” Her coauthors were Victoria Margolis and Lindy Ross, MD.  

 

Congratulations!  

 

The following below are students who competed in the Dermatology Oral and Poster Presentations.  

 

Oral Presentations 

None 

 

Poster Presentations 

“Use of Facial Hair in Classic Movie Heroes” 

Fareen Momin, BBA; Richard F. Wagner, Jr, MD 

 

“Utilization of Teledermatology Services for Dermatological Diagnoses during the COVID-19 Pandemic” Tongil TI Kim, PhD 

 

“Readability of Online Dermatology Patient Education Resources” Nicole Natarelli, Lynn Nguyen, Elizabeth Botto, Amanda Krenitsky  

 

“An Analysis of Author and Content Characteristics of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Social Media Posts” Nicole Natarelli, Monica Khadka, Amanda Krenitsky, Ann Lin 

 

“Intractable hiccups and Disseminated Zoster infection in lenalidomide-treated multiple myeloma“ Federico Galar, Akash Sharma, Parker Funk, Morgan Fletcher, Chad Hivnor 

 

“Mohs Micrographic Surgery on the cheek with sialorrhea” Akash Sharma, John Levasseur, Federico Galar, Christian Stallworth 

 

“Rosebengal Therapy Effects on Wound Healing in Skin of Color: an In Vitro Investigation” Felix Fang, Jayson W. Jay, Michael Wilkerson, Amina El Ayadi 

 

“Dermatologic Adaptations of Current Smartwatch Technologies” T. Austin Black, Mariya N. George, BSA, Morgan A. Rousseau, BA, and Rashid M. Rashid, MD, PhD 

 

“Improving Medical Student Confidence Performing Skin Biopsies Through an Interactive Workshop” Tue  Nguyen, Bahar Momin BBA, Anaya Shah BS, Pavela Bambekova MD, John C Browning MD, Robert T Gilson MD 

 

“Drug Cost Analysis of Acne Treatments on the Texas Medicaid Formulary” Mary Fitzgibbon, Victoria Margolis, Lindy Ross 

 

“Cross-Sectional Analysis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Content on TikTok” Moses Alfaro, Jiwon Park BA, Tue Felix Nguyen BS, Lauren M. Sadowsky MD 

 

“A rare case of verruca vulgaris with Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus” Anuttham Kandhadai, Felix Fang BS, Juan Pintos-Cuberos MD, Lindy Ross MD 

 

“A large cohort analysis of hidradenitis suppurativa association with autoimmune disease” Felix Fang, Anut Kandhadai, Juan Pintos-Cuberos, Raima Siddiqui, Alen Palackic, Amina El Ayadi, Michael G. Wilkerson, Jayson W. Jay 

 

“Analysis of Dermatology Clinic Appointments at St. Vincent's Student-Run Free Clinic” Michelle Yang, Daniel Bao