All UTMB Dermatology Residency and Fellowship Programs Receive Continued Accreditation

 The UTMB DIG congratulates the UTMB Department of Dermatology faculty and residents for receiving Continued Accreditation from the ACGME Dermatology Residency Review Committee for its residency program in dermatology, and it’s two fellowships in dermatopathology and micrographic surgery/dermatologic oncology.

UTMB PGY2 Dermatology Resident Publishes Comprehensive Review on Scalp Reconstruction Following Mohs Surgery

 

Congratulations to Dr. Travis Dowdle, a PGY2 UTMB dermatology resident, for his recent first-author review that was published in Archives of Dermatological Research, “Local flap guidance for scalp reconstruction following Mohs micrographic surgery. His UTMB coauthors were Drs. Brinda Chellappan (PGY4 UTMB dermatology resident), Juan Pinto-Cuberos (PGY4 UTMB dermatology resident and incoming UTMB Mohs fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year in July 2025), Andrew Armenta (UTMB 2023-2024 Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow), Frank Winsett (UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Associate Program Director, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology), and Richard Wagner (Professor Dermatology and Program Director of Dermatology and Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology). The other collaborator was Kritin Verma, a medical student at Texas Tech. Dr. Chellappan drew the figures included in this review. Its citation is Dowdle, T.S., Chellappan, B., Pinto-Cuberos, J.M. et al. Local flap guidance for scalp reconstruction following Mohs micrographic surgery. Arch Dermatol Res 317, 193 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-03720-8

 

One anonymous journal reviewer wrote:

 

“I am writing to share my feedback on your manuscript titled "Local Flap guidance for Scalp Reconstruction Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery." First and foremost, I would like to commend you on the significant value this work adds to the field of surgical dermatology.

Your manuscript provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of local flap reconstruction options for scalp defects. By integrating anatomical knowledge, technical advantages, and practical considerations, you have created an exceptional resource that is both thorough and well-supported by scientific evidence. The inclusion of diagrams and artistic representations is particularly noteworthy, as it greatly enhances the understanding of complex procedures, making it an invaluable educational tool for trainees and experienced surgeons alike.

Moreover, your focus on a clinically relevant and timely topic, offering innovative solutions for managing complex scalp defects, addresses an important need in the field. This contribution not only advances practical approaches in surgical dermatology but also enriches the existing literature, serving as a valuable reference for both current practice and future research endeavors.

I believe your work is a critical addition to the body of knowledge in dermatological surgery, and its publication will undoubtedly benefit practitioners, researchers, and educators in this specialty. Congratulations on your efforts in producing such a high-quality manuscript.”

 

The article is available online at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00403-024-03720-8