Join ASLMS - Free Student Membership

Dear Student/Resident/Fellow,

American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is the world's largest professional organization dedicated to promoting research, education, and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser and energy-based applications. ASLMS offers free membership for all medical students, graduate students, residents, interns, fellows-intraining, and post-doctoral fellows.

ASLMS is the premier resource for resident education in medical lasers and energy-based applications. As a member of this preeminent, international Society, you have access to the world's top physicians and scientists in engineering and physics of lasers and energy devices for indications in many specialties. When you take advantage of the vast array of ASLMS educational opportunities, you are learning from the top experts in the field. If you are new to lasers and energy-based devices or are simply interested in learning more, this is the top society for your professional development.

Core member benefits for students, residents, and fellows include:

• Professional Development
• Access to the Online Learning Center, featuring top industry professionals sharing their expertise through courses, webinars, podcasts, videos, and presentations.
• Discounted registration rates for the ASLMS Annual Conference and pre-conference courses
• Opportunity to present your research at the Annual Conference. We will be accepting applications for 2023 Abstracts starting in October.
• Free online subscription to the Society’s journal, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 
• Preceptorship Program
• Mentorship Program
• Access to Research Grants
• Leadership Opportunities
• Resident Liaison program.
•  Apply today for the 2023-2024 term.
• Student board representative positions
• Committee membership – our call for volunteers opens in the fall
• Networking
• Early Career Network, developed to connect and support those in training and at the start of their professional careers
• Member Directory to network with your fellow ASLMS members at your convenience.
• ASLMS social media platforms Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

We have made it very easy to apply for membership. Whether you are currently working with lasers and energy-based devices or plan to in your future, membership in the ASLMS is an essential element to your success.

Apply now.

Please contact ASLMS at information@aslms.org or 715-845-9283 with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to welcoming you as a new member of our Society.

Sincerely,

Ashish Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLM

ASLMS Vice President |Membership Committee Chair

Join us for the 31st Annual John M. Knox, MD Lecture!

         THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL 
         JOHN M. KNOX, M.D.
         MEMORIAL LECTURE

 

WHEN

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 2023

8:00 A.M.— 12:00 P.M.

 

FEATURED SPEAKER

Luke Johnson, MD

Asst Professor, Department of Dermatology

University of Utah

 

TOPIC

“Articles You May Have Missed”

 

WHERE

University of Texas Medical Branch

Levin Hall—Rm 2.217

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 77555-0144

 

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 8, 2023 to www.HoustonDermSociety.org or fax 713-526-1434

 

 

 

UTMB Dermatology Honors Research Project: 10/26/23 Meeting Recap

  

• The Honors Research Program in research training for medical students that augments the regular medical school curriculum and leads to the conferment of Honors in Research in a Special Field at graduation.
• Passing Step 1 is required for UTMB medical students to participate in the UTMB Honors Research Program
• Research proposal
• 5-12 pages
• Should contain objectives, background, methods, preliminary results, conclusion, and references
• Letter of Support
• After the project is accepted, researchers should form a 4 -5 members committee who they will present their thesis to after completion
• Successful completion of the Honors Program requires the writing (at least 12-25 pages) and oral defense of a thesis
• The final oral defense of the thesis will be conducted by the Ad Hoc Thesis Committee no later than April 1st prior to graduation
• Ensure you receive proper IRB approval for your project
• Send proposals to Jiaren Sun, MD at jisun@utmb.edu 
• Link to the PowerPoint:
•  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zvI50DkwAffdKo4GnQGG94gl1qvD3XadOLj0AD7trTc/edit#slide=id.p

Congratulations Dr. Linfante

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Linfante for successfully passing the 2023 American Board of Dermatology Certification Examination on his first attempt. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology at UTMB.

Fall Into Dermatology: The Fall Masterpiece Mixer

Dr. Bree from Made A Masterpiece is so excited to announce the very first Sagis-sponsored Masterpiece Mixer on November 2^nd at Bosscat! There will be an opportunity for 2 medical students from each medical school (McGovern, Baylor, and UTMB) to present a case or research. Students will also have time to socialize with residents from each of the programs. 

If you are interested in presenting, please email Dr. Bree at abree@sagisdx.com with a short summary of your presentation by Oct 26.^th Decisions will be shared on Oct 30^th. We hope that you all can make it, and please share this opportunity with your fellow DIG members ! 😊 

Best Wishes,

Emelie Nelson

McGovern Medical School, MS4

(P) 281-900-1918

Congratulations to UTMB students recently published in the International Journal of Dermatology:

Congratulations to UTMB students Christopher Thang and David Garate for co-first authoring a recently published manuscript in the International Journal of Dermatology:

 

Thang, C.J., Garate, D., Golovko, G. and Barbieri, J.S. (2023), Isotretinoin exposure does not appear to be associated with risk of adverse male sexual health outcomes in acne patients. Int J Dermatol. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.16865

 

Full-text link provided for UTMB DIG: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/KTA2QTGYUJGGGNUEQRX2?target=10.1111/ijd.16865

UTMB Dermatopathology Fellows for 2025-2026 Announced

Congratulations to the two UTMB dermatopathology fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year:

 

Antonio Jimenez – UTMB (Dermatology)

Jonathan A. Tepp – Columbia University (Pathology)

 

The UTMB DIG looks forward to learning from you!

Skin of Color Fellowship at Duke

We are seeking applicants for the Duke Skin of Color Clinical and Research Fellowship beginning by January 2nd, 2024. This is a great option for funded translational research in the department of dermatology for graduates who have not matched. Applications are due by October 15th, 2023.

Here is the link to the application. Please share with any interested applicants. Research experience is a plus, but not required.

https://dermatology.duke.edu/education-and-training/fellowships/duke-skin-color-dermatology-clinical-and-research-fellowship

2023 Completing UTMB Dermatology Residents Score 92nd Percentile on American Board of Dermatology Applied Exam

Congratulations to the 5 completing UTMB Dermatology Residents for scoring at the 92^nd Percentile out of 145 participating programs!

UTMB DIG Volunteers Participate in National Psoriasis Foundation’s “Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease”

On Saturday, September 30th, 2023, UTMB DIG volunteers helped set up, participate, and clean up after the National Psoriasis Foundation’s (NPF) “Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease” event at the Houston Zoo. Volunteers arrived before dawn and assisted with preparing and disseminating informational pamphlets to participants, distributing light fare, setting up tables, and networking with medical student colleagues from local Houston campuses. Various pharmaceutical representatives were also present and supported the NPF’s cause through donations. Upon conclusion of the event’s main presentation, volunteers with UTMB DIG assisted with clean up and were encouraged to explore the zoo for the remainder of the day.

 

Special thanks to Carol Osterhaus, the regional development manager for the NPF’s south central branch, for working closely with Shayan Ravanassa and Sebastian Certuche in the planning of this event. Osterhaus expresses interest in continuing to work with UTMB DIG on an upcoming NPF formal gala event at the Omni hotel in Houston around April 2024. We look forward to sharing any developments surrounding this future event, should we receive them!

All 5 Completing UTMB Dermatology Residents Pass the 2023 American Board of Dermatology Certification Exam

Congratulations to all five UTMB completing dermatology residents (Drs. Andrew Armenta, Allison Good, Ayezel Munoz, Victor Teran, and Keith Wagner) who successfully passed the American Board of Dermatology Applied Examination on their first attempt and are now Board Certified Dermatologists!

Young Scientist Mentor Program – Center For Dermal Research

 

Young Scientist Mentor Program – Center For Dermal Research: 

https://sites.rutgers.edu/centerfordermalresearch/cdr-events/ids-conference/young-scientist-mentor-program/

Texas Dermatological Society (TDS) Fall Meeting: September 22-23, 2023

Congratulations to all UTMB participants at the Fall Meeting of the Texas Dermatological Society (TDS) Meeting in San Antonio on September 22-23, 2023. 

Congratulations to the following resident poster winners:

• 2nd Place: Antonio Jimenez, MD – Cardiovascular Effects of Low Dose Oral Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

• 3rd Place: Sarah Kesaria, MD – A Case of Multibacillary Leprosy

Poster Presentations

Tarsonemidae Mite Contaminates Mohs Laboratory - Renat Ahatov, MD; Michael Adkison, BS; Juan Pinto-Cuberos, MD; Alissa Redko, MD; Richard Wagner, MD; Frank Winsett, MD

A Case of Aquagenic Syringeal Acrokeratoderma - Brinda Chellappan, M.D., Nina Martins, B.A, Brandon Goodwin, M.D.

A Case of Eruptive Collagenomas in Pregnancy Associated with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1) - Olivia Chukwuma MD, Nesiya Sheriff BSA, Sarah Rivera MD, Brent Kelly MD, Lindy Ross MD

Beware the cysts: a cautionary tale about giant cell arteritis - Morgan Fletcher, MD, Antonio Jimenez, MD, Megan Bradley, BS, Alissa Redko, MD, Michelle Felicella, MD, and Brent Kelly, MD

Cardiovascular Effects of Low Dose Oral Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Antonio Jimenez, MD, Mary Fitzgibbon, BS, Michael Wilkerson, MD 

A Case of Multibacillary Leprosy - Sarah Kesaria MD, Melissa Marchan-Martinez BS, Allison Good MD, Brandon Goodwin MD

Emergence of Distal Infarction as an Indicator of Steal Syndrome: A Case Report - Peter Nguyen, MD; Juan Pinto-Cuberos, MD; Brandon Goodwin, MD; Mohamad Jabin, BS

A case of recalcitrant seborrheic dermatitis treated with isotretinoin - Sarah Rivera, MD, Claudia Pérez-Draper, MD, Janice Wilson, MD, Sharon Raimer, MD

The Great Masquerade: A Rare Case of a Bednar Tumor -  Elise Weisert, MD; Morgan Hammack, BA; Brandon Goodwin, MD

A Rare Multisystem Vascular Disease Confrmed by Skin Biopsy - Michael Adkison, BS, Shayan Ravanassa, BS, Timothy Tran, MD, Brandon Goodwin, MD

Utilizing the SEER Database to determine the Prevalence of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in the United States - Zachrieh Alhaj, BS/BA; Shangyi Fu, BS; Gengi Kleto, BS; Samsudeen Iyamah, BS; Michel Adeniran BS; Delayne Coleman, BS; Sofia Piperno, BS; Ida Orengo, MD

Nevus Sebaceus: To Excise or Not to Excise - Olivia Arriaza BS, Emily Williams MD, Morgan Fletcher MD, Michael Wilkerson MD

Sarcoidosis with Leonine Facies: A Case Report and Literature Review - Hugo Certuche BSA, Zainab Yousaf MS, Elise Weisert MD, Brandon Goodwin MD, Janice Wilson MD, Anthony Linfante MD

Are Virtual Interviews the Driving Factor Behind Increases in Internal Matching in Dermatology Since the Covid-19 Pandemic? - Travis Dowdle, MD, Michael Ryan, MD, Blayne Fenner, BS, Richard Wagner, MD

Lepromatous Leprosy Masquerading as Necrotizing Fasciitis with Septic Shock - David Garate, BS*; Christopher Thang, BS*, Kaitlyn Streight, MD*; Anthony W. Linfante, MD*

Photosensitizing Statins in Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Preliminary Retrospective Analysis - Alyssa Hansen, MD, MPH; Michael Wilkerson, MD

Melanin Scavenging Effects During Reactive Oxygen Species Phototherapy - Samsudeen Iyamah, BS, MS, Kelli Blackwell, BS, Hannah Buckingham, BS, Maliha Mir, BS, Michel Adeniran, MS, Gengi Kleto, BS, Jayson W. Jay, MS, PhD, Michael Wilkerson MD, and Amina El Ayadi, PhD

Complete Resolution of Chronic Actinic Dermatitis with Dupilumab Monotherapy: A Promising New Systemic Option - Mohamad Jabin, BS; Elise Weisert, MD; Brandon Goodwin, MD; Anthony Linfante, MD

Exploring the Potential of Olive Oil Mixtures in Dermal Reconstruction: A Systematic Review - Gengi Kleto BS, Shangyi Fu BS, Zachrieh Alhaj BS, BA, Vivian Rojas BS, Bethel Desta BA, Samsudeen Iyamah BS, MS, Karina Chowdhury BS, MPH, Precious Anih BS, Michel Adeniran BS, Delayne Coleman BS, Ida Orengo MD

Anagen Effluvium Associated with Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica (Bazex Syndrome): A Report of 2 Cases - Yae Kye, BA, Mary Cavanagh, MD, Antonio Jimenez, MD2, Alissa Redko, MD, Janice Wilson, MD, Brandon Goodwin, MD, Anthony Linfante, MD

Incidental Mycosis Fungoides Superimposed on a Dysplastic Nevus - Debra K. Lee MD, Brinda M. Chellappan MD, Naomi Hardy MD, Brent C. Kelly MD

CLINICAL DERMATOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS of COCOS DERIVATIVES in PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW - Piya Malhan,Ibeth Caceres, Crisy Abraham, Jessica Caceres, Shangyi Fu, Whitney Jin, Sohana Parikh, Vivian Rojas, Francesca Gedeon, Sophia Fu, and Saad Ehsan

Treatment of Scleredema of the Neck with Intralesional Triamcinolone and Hyaluronidase - A Case Report - Melissa Marchan-Martinez, B.S., Diana Bonilla, M.S., R. Oshione Jimoh, MD., Alissa Redko, MD., Kathleen Kroger, MD

Dermatology For the Uninsured - Nina Martins, BA, Bernard Gibson, MD, Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez, MD, Anthony Linfante, MD, Brent Kelly, MD, Janice Wilson, MD

Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Mimicking Erythema Multiforme - Aparna Medarametla, B.S.; Jane Onyemachi, B.S.N.; Kaitlyn Streight, M.D.; Brent Kelly, M.D.; Lindy Ross, M.D. 

The Association Between Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and Vitiligo - Fareen Momin, BBA, Renat Ahatov, MD, Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez, MD, Christi L. Wargo, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, Bernard Gibson, MD, FAAD

Bridging the Gap Between Dermatology and Psychiatry: A Review on Quality of Life in Trichotillomania and Approach to Management - Caroline Nguyen, BS; Jane Onyemachi, BSN; Lynchi Nguyen, BS; Olivia Chukwuma, MD; Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez, MD

Time as the Patient’s Ally: Potential Efficacy of Early Laser Therapy for Port Wine Birthmarks in Infants. - Chinenye Onejeme, BS, Denise Metry, MD

3D Models for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Review on Its Use in Patient Education - Jane Onyemachi, B.S.N.; Juan Pinto-Cuberos, M.D.; Danielle Miller, B.A.; Frank Winsett, M.D.; Richard Wagner Jr, M.D.

A Pruritic, Recurrent Vascular Neoplasm - Inchara Raj BA, MS, Puja Shah BA, Katherine Woolridge MD, Anthony W. Linfante MD, Ayezel Munoz MD

A Retrospective Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Factors Influencing Excisional Intervention Outcomes in Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Christopher Richter BS, Sunskruthi Krishna BA, Anthony Linfante MD

Atypical Mycobacterium Infection Mimicking Nodular Vasculitis - Hannah R. Riva MPAS, Sarah N. Mazal MS, Brinda Chellappan MD, Naomi Hardy MD, Brandon P. Goodwin MD

Navigating Steroid Skepticism: Fostering Dermatologic Health Literacy in the Age of Social Media - Vivian Rojas B.S., Antonio Jimenez M.D., Lindy Ross M.D

A Case of Nodular Fasciitis Arising in Pregnancy - Michelle B. Samaniego, Brinda M. Chellappan, MD, Bernard Gibson, MD

Treatment of Toxic Erythema of Chemotherapy with Glycopyrrolate - Quincy H. Seigel, BA, Caroline Crain, MD, Alissa Redko, MD, Brent Kelly, MD, Anthony Linfante, MD

An Unusual Patch of Hair Loss in a Teenager - Puja Shah BA, Inchara Raj BA, MS, Katherine Woolridge MD, Janice Wilson MD, Ayezel Munoz MD

Robust Drug Eruption in the Treatment of Hairy Cell Leukemia with Cladribine - Alexandria Soybel BA, Timothy Tran MD, Brandon Goodwin MD, Anthony Linfante MD

Podium Presentations

Photoactivated Rose Bengal Mitigates a Fibrotic Phenotype and Improves Cutaneous Wound Healing in Full-thickness Injuries - Quincy Seigel, Jayson W. Jay, Alen Palackic, Anesh Prasai, Raima Siddiqui, Steven E. Wolf, Michael G. Wilkerson, Amina El Ayadi

Improving the Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Collagen in Cutaneous Wound Healing - Isabelle Bergman 

Putting A Leash on Cutaneous Leishmaniasis - Puja Shah, BA, Lauren M. Sadowsky, MD, McKenna Odom, MD, Alison Messer, MD, Valerie Shiu, MD