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!