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)