Congratulations Dr. Linfante!

 

UTMB members are aware about the excellent teaching and mentorship in our home Department of Dermatology. Institutionally UTMB also recognizes excellent faculty teaching on campus through selection of faculty into UTMB’s Academy of Master Teachers. Please congratulate Dr. Anthony Linfante, Assistant Professor of Dermatology for his 2024 selection for membership into this distinguished group.

DIG Diversity Meeting Sept 11th via Zoom

DIG extends heartfelt thanks to our amazing panelists, Dr. Rivera de Peña, Dr. Uzoma, and Dr. Rice, for sharing their inspiring journeys and answering our students' questions during yesterday evening's DIG Diversity Meeting. The event, attended by DIG members and away rotators, was moderated by DIG’s Diversity Chair, Zainab Yousef (MS2).

September H4H Event

 This past Saturday, the Dermatology Interest Group kicked off their first "Hats for the Homeless" event of the 2024-2025 year. A big thank you to the students who participated and shared important information about sun safety! If you're interested in volunteering at future events, please fill out the form below to receive updates about upcoming opportunities.

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Pictured (left to right): Shelby Devin (MS2), Victoria Katei (MS4 & Stay Shady Chair), Sarah Muir (MS3)

DIG to Host Diversity In Dermatology Panel this Wednesday

 DIG at UTMB will be hosting a Diversity in Dermatology panel on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 at 6 PM.  Join us to learn about the journeys of current dermatology PGY4 Dr. Rivera and welcome back our UTMB SOM alumni Dr. Rice and Dr. Uzoma, both PGY3 residents at WashU. Our panelists will discuss their journeys as URiM in dermatology as well as have a Q&A session for our audience. 

Please fill out this RSVP if you are planning on attending this event:

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DIG Diversity In Dermatology Panel DIG at UTMB will be hosting a Diversity in Dermatology panel on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 at 6 PM. Join us to learn about the journeys of Dr. Rivera, PGY4 at UTMB SOM and Dr. Rice and Dr. Uzoma, both PGY3 residents at WashU! Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95902688229?pwd=EwLqbdsASEHSKMJxDZN-P8RobsBBZR7.1 docs.google.com

Zoom Meeting Link:

https://zoom.us/j/95902688229?pwd=EwLqbdsASEHSKMJxDZNP8RobsBBZR7.1

Meeting ID: 959 0268 8229
Passcode: DIG091124

DIG Featured in Galveston County Daily News Ahead of UTMB’s Partnership with Galveston ISD

DIG leadership has been actively working with Principal Ramirez to create exciting new learning opportunities at the newly opened Austin Elementary, a school with a focus on Arts and Health Sciences. Through funding from the AAD Good Skin Knowledge Grant, DIG will provide educational programs aimed at teaching elementary students about skin, nail, and hair health with the goal to reduce stigma and bullying related to dermatological conditions.

See You in September 2025

Dr. Lindy Ross, UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology, has taken a 1 year Leave of Absence for a one year ACGME subspecialty fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. We will miss you this academic year and look forward to your return!