Dear DIGA Members, Please see below for upcoming Dermatology announcements, events, & research surveys. As a reminder you can publicize your events through DIGA here and share your research surveys through DIGA here.UPDATE FROM DIGA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMHave a question about applying to dermatology? Use the link below to submit an anonymous question for a dermatology resident and/or faculty attending physician to answer! This form is targeted for specific applicant groups: DO applicants, Reapplicants, Underrepresented in Medicine minority students, applicants without home programs, LGBTA+, and M1s/M2s interested in derm (pre-applicant).Ask a Dermatology Mentor a Question!RESEARCH SURVEYApplicant perspectives regarding virtual interviewing for dermatology residency This is a one-time 5-minute survey to characterize applicant perspectives about virtual interviewing for dermatology residency. You are eligible to participate if you applied to dermatology residency in the 2022-2023 application cycle. Collected information will hopefully be used to inform residency program practices in future application cycles. IRB approval is UP-22-01031.Research supervisor: Dr. Scott WorswickSee survey HEREDeadline: 3/17/2023Skin Pigmentation Habits and their effects on Skin CancersVilnius UniversitySurvey HEREResearch supervisor: Dr. Tadas RaudonisDeadline: 4/30/2023Acne Vulgaris (Severe Acne) SurveyThis survey is being conducted by an AP Research student on the topic of Acne Vulgaris and its side effects mentally and physically. If you have any questions regarding the anonymity and/or usage of the data, please reach out to acnevulgaris1234@gmail.comSurvey HERE Deadline: 3/10/2023VIRTUAL EVENTUniversity of Oklahoma DermatologyPlease join us for the Mark Allen Everett, MD, Skin of Color Virtual Symposium, presented by the Department of Dermatology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, which will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023. This all-day virtual event will feature expert dermatologists discussing dermatologic conditions related to patients with skin of color, as well as other speakers selected for their knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and health-related topics.Register HERESincerely,Dermatology Interest Group Associationdiga.derminterest@gmail.com
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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