Congratulations Dr. Armenta!

The UTMB Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) has learned that Dr. Drew Armenta, the 2023-2024 UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow passed the American Board of Dermatology subspecialty certification examination in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery on the first attempt during the September 2024 administration of the exam. We all enjoyed working with you throughout your dermatology residency and fellowship at UTMB, and we hope that you will return to Texas soon!

UTMB MS3 Presents at Hot Spots in Dermatology 2024 Symposium

Congratulations to Madelyn Schmidt (MS3) for presenting her project “Guarding the Rays: Use of an Educational Training to Enhance Sun Safety Practices Among Lifeguards” with UTMB faculty Dr. Richard Wagner (Program Director of Dermatology and Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology) at the Hot Spots in Dermatology 2024 Symposium in Oahu, Hawaii.

DIG's CODE BB November Volunteer Event

This month, Children Obtaining Dermatology Education through Bulletin Boards (CODE BB) posted its latest bulletin board at Crenshaw Elementary/Middle School, which uses a pumpkin patch to teach kids about common skin conditions like acne and eczema. It also reminds students that each person's skin is unique and deserves love and respect. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who helped bring this project to life! Stay tuned for more ways to get involved in next month's board! 

 

Feel free to reach out to Casey Brusen (cabrusen@utmb.edu) or Lynchi Nguyen (lypnguye@utmb.edu) if you have any questions!

 

 From left to right: Pierce Bassett (MS2), Dani Miller (MS2), Shawn Lim (MS2), Jun Park (MS1)

UTMB Dermatology Publishes About Historical Impact of Frederic E. Mohs, MD

Congratulations to UTMB PGY2 dermatology resident Dr. Travis Dowdle and Dermatology Program and Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship Director Dr. Richard Wagner for their co-authorship on a recently published article in the peer-reviewed journal Cureus titled, “Layers of Genius: The Mohs Method and its Maverick Inventor”. The first author of this article was Michael Brennan, a recent visiting medical student rotator from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. This online article is available at Cureus 16(11): e73377. doi:10.7759/cureus.73377

UTMB Medical Students Present at the 2024 SHSA Conference

 

Congratulations to the medical students that presented their research at the 9^th annual Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances. Madelyn Schmidt (MS3) presented her research with Dr. Kathleen Kroger (Faculty), and Alekhya Gurram (MS2) and Neha Momin (MS2) presented their research with Dr. Michael Wilkerson (Dermatology Department Chair) on November 1-3^rd in Austin, Texas.

 

Schmidt M, Kroger K (November, 2024). Adverse Effects of Steroid Therapy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Retrospective Cohort Study. The Symposium of Hidradenitis Suppurative Advances. Austin, Texas.

Gurram A, Nanduri R, Momin N, Golovko G, Wilkerson M, Ayadi A (November, 2024). Associations Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa Comorbidities and Anatomical Area-Specific Excision. The Symposium of Hidradenitis Suppurative Advances. Austin, Texas.

Dr. Anthony Linfante Co-authors Multicenter Skin Cancer Study

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Linfante, UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology, for his recent online publication, “Clinical Utility of a Digital Dermoscopy Image-Based Artificial Intelligence Device in the Diagnosis and Management of Skin Cancer by Dermatologists” in Cancers 2024,16(21), 3592 https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16213592

UTMB MS2 Presents at 2024 PeDRA Meeting

 

Congratulations to UTMB MS2 Alekhya Gurram for her recent research poster presentation, “Examining Representations of Alopecia and Trichotillomania in Children’s Literature” at the 12^th PeDRA  Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Her coauthors on this poster were Drs. Fareen Momin (incoming UTMB PGY2 dermatology resident in July 2025) and Richard Wagner (UTMB Professor Dermatology and UTMB Dermatology Program Director).

October H4H Event

Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us for the Dermatology Interest Group’s October Hats for the Homeless event on Saturday, 10/19/24. Your involvement is invaluable, and we truly appreciate your time and effort. If you're interested in volunteering at future events, please fill out this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEz9sl_TC1FAj3QPDTT8DUly6J2sZPdZqpx6XnQnDBlkeToQ/viewform

 

Pictured from left to right: Casey Brusen (MS2), Victoria Katei (MS4), Alekhya Gurram (MS2).

 

Dr. Brent Kelly Speaks at an Osler Student Society Dinner with a Faculty

Dr. Brent Kelly shared his "six pearls" at an Osler Student Society Dinner with a Faculty event for UTMB medical students. Dr. Kelly is a previous recipient of the UTMB John P McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award. Thank you, Dr. Kelly, for your dedication to teaching and mentoring medical students and residents!

Pictured left to right: Madelyn Schmidt (DIG vice president, MS3), Dr. Erica Kelly (dermatology faculty), Dr. Brent Kelly (dermatology faculty), Melissa Marchan-Martinez (secretary), Lynchi Nguyen (melanoma walk chair, MS2), and Andrew Spires (psoriasis walk chair, MS2).

Recap of DIG's First Good Skin Knowledge Workshop

Last Wednesday, DIG volunteered at Austin Elementary to provide educational lessons provided by AAD Good Skin Knowledge grant! Last week’s lesson plan involved learning about the layers of skin, the role of a dermatologist, and how to take care of your skin! DIG will be leading 3 more scheduled lesson plans this fall, please email Bethel (@bddesta@utmb.edu) or Jane (jaonyema@utmb.edu) if you would like to get involved!

  

Pictured L to R: Matthew De La Garza, Sarah Ahmed, Blanche Beohon, Casey Brusen, Bethel Desta, Gabriela Villa, Presley Limon, Alekhya Gurram

DIG's Sun Safety Booth at Fiesta Comunidad on 10/12

Today our DIG members participated in this year’s Fiesta Comunidad, a community-wide event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the College of the Mainland. Our volunteers distributed sunscreen, donated by UTMB Dermatology, and engaged with attendees about the importance of sun protection and safety.

From Left to Right: Jane Onyemachi (DIG President, MS4), Jun Park (MS1), Danielle Miller (MS2), Lynchi Nguyen (Melanoma Walk Chair, MS2), and Andrew Spires (Psoriasis Walk Chair, MS2)