UTMB Mohs and Dermatopathology Collaborate on Publication

Congratulations to UTMB Dermatology Assistant Professor of Dermatology (and 2022-2023 UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow), Dr. Fank Winsett and his collaborators for their recent publication in the peer-reviewed Dermatology Online Journal (“Symptomatic perineural and intraneural invasion of the trigeminal nerve and subsequent abducens nerve palsy by cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma”). Dr. Winsett’s co-authors were Drs. Andrew Armenta (current 2023-2024 UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow), Kristyna Gleghorn (2021-20232 UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow), Brandon Goodwin (UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology), Brent Kelly (UTMB Professor Dermatology and Dermatopathology Program Director), and Richard Wagner (UTMB Professor Dermatology and Program Director of Dermatology and the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship). Their article is available online at https://escholarship.org/uc/item/35g1j48f

DIG Officers and members participated in the Annual St. Vincent’s Health Fair on January 27th, 2024

Every year, the St. Vincent’s student committee and St. Vincent’s House organizes the St. Vincent’s Health Fair, a FREE event for the whole family where health screenings, vaccinations, winter clothing, blankets, fresh produce from the Galveston County Food Bank, and a warm meal from “The Chosen Ones Outreach” Ministries are provided to families!

The event was held at the Walker Norris Island Community Center on Saturday, January 27^th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

This year, DIG officers and members attended and participated in DIG’s booth titled “Sun Protection and How to Prevent Skin Cancer.” DIG officers and members talked to the community about skin cancer facts, prevention, common myths, and sun protection. We handled out flyers in both English and Spanish and provided the community with free sunscreen and skincare items! 

Written translation and Spanish Interpretation were provided by our DIG Diversity Chair and Certified UTMB Spanish Interpreter – Melissa Marchan-Martinez, MS3. 

A huge thanks to Cynthia Hallmark, MPH, Program Director of Community Outcomes and Evaluation at the Institution of Translation Sciences and Sealy Center for providing DIG with sunscreen samples!! Also, a huge thanks to Student Life at UTMB for graciously printing out the flyers!! 

                                                       

Here are the members that attended the fair:

Top Left: Meagan King, MS1
Top Right: Andrew Spires, MS1
Bottom Left: Melissa Marchan-Martinez, MS3
Bottom Right: Alekhya Gurram, MS1

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The dermatology interest group stayed shady this Saturday 1/27 with their monthly hats for the homeless event!

Pictured (Right to left): Lynchi Nguyen (MS1) and Uneeb Ullah (MS1)

If you are interested in participating in future events please fill out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnSGk3p8tM9T6AxkGzMMG5bBILHlMHoSthtMoq3YFfXeskwA/viewform?usp=sf_link

DIG Suture Workshop with Dr. Winsett and Dr. Ahatov

Thank you to Dr. Winsett and Dr. Ahatov for helping the Dermatology Interest Group host a suture workshop for medical students on January 26th 2024. The event was attended by around 20 medical students. Students were able to learn simple techniques and receive tips and strategies to instill confidence about suturing. 

National Psoriasis Foundation Starlight Soirée

Join NPF and the Greater Houston psoriatic disease community for the inaugural Starlight Soirée - an evening of inspiration to raise awareness and critical funds to fuel research to get us closer to a cure. We are thrilled to honor leaders from the local community who have made an incredible impact with their support and leadership to advance NPF's mission.

 

When

           April 6, 2024

6:00 to 10:00 p.m. CT

 

Where

Omni Houston Hotel

Houston, TX

 

They likely need about 8-10 volunteers.

 

Volunteers will be needed from about 2pm – 10:30pm.  Dress code is cocktail attire, or just all black.  Here is some brief info on the various roles we needed.

Event Set-Up: Assist with set up at event site the day of the event, typically several hours before the event starts. Could include helping with the unloading vehicles, carrying boxes of supplies into the venue, hanging banners, decorating tables, setting up silent auction and wine wall.

Registration / Check-In: Assist with checking in guests for the event, using out online platform OneCause 

Silent Auction Attendant: Monitoring the silent auction to assure the items are not taken or damaged, assisting guests with process and questions they may have about the silent auction and items, assuring guests are following the bidding process. We have a video training for this! 

Wine Wall Attendant: Assisting guests with the purchase of wine, addressing questions about the process and tracking wine purchases so that name and bidder number are noted for each bottle purchased.

Paddle Raise Trackers: Monitor the Commit to Cure (aka paddle raise) from different vantage points in the room, tracking and noting each time a bidder raises their bidder card for a designated donation amount.

 

End of the event: Check out guests, hand out auction items and clean up venue space.

 

Stay tuned for more information from DIG Co-Chairs Shayan Ravanassa and Sebastian Certuche. 

DIG Suture Workshop with Dr. Winsett

Hello Everyone! 

Please fill out the form below if you are interested in participating in the suture workshop on Jan 26th at 5 PM. Dr. Winsett along with few residents will be present to help students learn suturing skills. The workshop will be hosted at the Dermatology Conference Room on the 5th Floor McCullough Building. 

This event is on first-come bases. We will have a waitlist for other interested students. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd-zbqyJvtzXGvuI37KY6Bq0P9TSqtckHbTmqwOzrjlP4nA/viewform

Please contact Isabelle Bergman (ibbergma@utmb.edu), Maggie Fitzgibbon (mmfitzgi@utmb.edu), Fareen Momin (faamomin@utmb.edu) or Jane Onyemachi (jaonyema@utmb.edu) if you have any questions! 

We hope to see you all there! 

Dermatology Interest Group Holiday Donation Drive Extended!!

Happy New Year! 🎉

The Dermatology Interest Group is thrilled to announce that we are extending our holiday donation drive through the month of January!

What We're Collecting:

We're focusing on sun protective items to help those who might not have access to these essentials. If you have any gently-used or excess items, please consider donating:

 

- Long sleeve shirts

- Sunscreen

- Sunglasses

- Hats

 

Donation items can be found near entrances of the 1st floor of the HEC and Graves buildings. If you have any of these items lying around or perhaps some you don't use, your donation can make a significant impact on someone who needs it!Let's make this drive a success and spread some warmth and protection this winter! Thank you for your generosity!

ACGME 2024 Continued Accreditation for UTMB’s Dermatology Residency and Fellowship Programs

The ACGME Dermatology Review Committee met this month and determined that the UTMB Dermatology Residency Program and our fellowships in Dermatopathology and Micrographic Surgery/Dermatologic Oncology receive “Continued Accreditation” for 2024. This committee meets annually and cionducts ongoing program evaluations for all dermatology residency program and their associated fellowships accredited by the ACGME.