February 2022 Hats for the Homeless

Thanks to all of our DIG volunteers for making our February 2022 Hats for the Homeless program a success!

From left the right: Andrea Francis (MS3), Puja Shah (MS2), Briana Ortiz (MS2), and Matthew Frantz (MS3)

DIG Spring Bake Sale 3/16/2022

The Dermatology Interest group will be hosting a bake sale fundraiser in the Health Education Center (HEC) hallway at 12:00 PM as well as handing out fliers about sun safety. 

To prevent the spread of COVID-19: We will have hand sanitizer available. All the food will be pre-packaged and be handed out using gloves. Only 1 potential buyer will be allowed at the table at one time for social distancing purposes. Masks will be worn at all times.

If you have any questions please contact Grace Obanigba (goobanig@utmb.edu)

5th Anniversary of the Houston Vitiligo Awareness Movement 5K

 The Houston Vitiligo Awareness Movement will be hosting a 5k on April 9th, 2022 to celebrate their 5 year anniversary as an organization. Houston Vitiligo Awareness Movement is here to Support, Embrace, Educate individuals who are affected by this autoimmune skin disorder. DIG members are welcome and encouraged to attend and volunteer. Please contact Andrea Francis (asfranci@utmb.edu) if you are interested in volunteering or attending this event. 

UTMB MS4 Publishes in JAMA Dermatology

 Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Bianca Uzoma for her recent publication, “Violaceous Plaques on the Left Lower Extremity.” Her coauthors were UTMB Dermatology PGY4 resident Paige Hoyer, MD and UTMB dermatology faculty, Assistant Professor Kathleen Kroger, MD. The citation is JAMA Dermatol. 2021 Dec 1;157(12):1498-1499. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.4295. PMID: 34705023.

63rd Annual National Student Research Forum

 We cordially invite you to participate in the virtual 63rd Annual National Student Research Forum (NSRF). This year's forum will feature student research excellence in the fields of biomedical science, population health, and medical humanities from across the country and abroad. The NSRF will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022. We are excited to announce that we expect a return to an in-person forum this year at the University of Texas Medical Branch campus in Galveston, TX!

For more information and to submit your abstract and application, visit our website at www.utmb.edu/nsrf. The abstract submission deadline is March 31, 2022.

TDS Spring 2022

TDS is excited to be back in person for our spring conference. We invite you to participate in the Podium & Poster Competition that will be held April 29-30, 2022 for the TDS Spring Meeting. Residents, Fellows & Medical Students will have the opportunity to present their abstracts and research. 

Podium Competition  

Application Deadline: April 1^st 

Abstract Paragraph: April 8^th 

Poster Competition 

Application Deadline: April 1^st 

Abstract Paragraph and Poster PDF deadline: April 8^th 

Registration, guidelines, and conference information can be found at the following site: https://www.texasdermatology.org/amsimis/TDS/Meetings/TDS_Annua_Meetings/TDS/Meetings/Annual_Meetings/Fall_Meetings.aspx?hkey=df08b3f7-e3d4-403f-99e1-3efac591cdf6

For further questions, please email alyssa.muckelroy@texasmed.org

Volunteer Interest Form for Stay Shady Events

 Stay Shady is a 30-minute presentation with a PowerPoint and bracelet activity that the UTMB DIG presents at elementary and middle schools in the Galveston area. We would love your help in presenting these! Let us know if you are interested via this form, and then we'll let you know by email if you are chosen. Please feel free to email Kate Zipperer or Olivia Arriaza with questions. (kazipper@utmb.edu, ocarriaz@utmb.edu)

https://forms.gle/QWZ8HT4dtceA2J656

4 Week Summer Dermatology Scholarship

 The University of Washington is excited to again offer a scholarship to students who identify as Underrepresented in Medicine to come and spend 4 weeks on a dermatology elective here in Seattle (for summer/fall 2022).  More details on the program and how to apply can be found here:

 

https://derm.uw.edu/education/durm-visiting-medical-student-rotation-scholarship

  

UTMB Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program

We will pair UTMB students with upperclassmen mentors who are dedicated to teaching and guiding students through the process of applying to dermatology. 

For MS1-MS3: If you are interested in becoming a mentee, please fill out this form: 

https://forms.gle/szzq63HrFJq28XUP7

For MS3-MS4: If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out this form: 

https://forms.gle/DfRpSwq75vqbZreU8

UTMB MS4 Publishes in SKIN

Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Renat Ahatov, UTMB dermatology PGY3 resident Dr. Allison Good, and UTMB Dermatology Assistant Professor Lindy Ross for their recent case report (“An Unusual Timeline of Nivolumab-induced Vitiligo in a Patient with Melanoma”) published in the January 2022 (Vol 6 No.1) issue of SKIN, a peer-reviewed dermatology Journal. The article is available online  at: https://jofskin.org/index.php/skin/article/view/1378

Hats for the Homeless January event

 Another successful Hats for the Homeless event was conducted last Saturday, January 15th, 2022. Pictured from left to right: Michael Adkison (Ms1) and Andrea Francis (MS3). If you would like to volunteer at future events please feel free to contact Andrea Francis (asfranci@utmb.edu) for future dates.

2022 National Student Research Forum (NSRF)

 Yes, UTMB is still planning to host the 2022 NSRF this year. The determination if it will be virtual should be made soon. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase research in dermatology. The UTMB Department of Dermatology sponsors awards for the best dermatology poster and the best dermatology podium presentation. Start preparing your dermatology research now for this meeting!

Continued Accreditation for UTMB Dermatology Fellowship Programs

The ACGME Dermatology Review Committee has notified the UTMB Department of Dermatology that the Dermatopathology Fellowship and the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship have received continued accreditation.

UTMB Dermatology Approved for 18 Residency Positions

 

Congratulations to the UTMB Department of Dermatology for their “Continued Accreditation” by the ACGME for their dermatology residency and for permission by the ACMGE to expand their residency program from 15 to 18 positions (6 residents per class). For the upcoming NRMP, there will be 1 “Physician Only” position (1714080R1) that will begin in July 2022 and 6 “Advanced” positions (1714080A0) that will commence in July 2023. 

Reminder to Register: DIGA x National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Webinar

 Happy New Year DIGA members! Hope all is well. This is a reminder to register here for the DIGA x NCSCP webinar:

You are cordially invited to attend a special webinar on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST, to chat with renowned national dermatologists and to learn about the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) and the Indoor Tan-free “Skin Smart Campus” initiative.

Our webinar panelists are:

• Dr. Boris Lushniak, Former Acting Surgeon General & NCSCP Co-Chair
• Dr. Henry Lim, Former President, American Academy of Dermatology
• Dr. Adewole Adamson, Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School

Register here to attend the webinar. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to join the session.  

This webinar is the beginning of what we hope to be an ongoing relationship between NCSCP and DIGA—a relationship that will continue with new and current DIGA members and those who go on to practice medicine.  Our goal is two-fold: to help DIGA get introduced to and involved in the skin cancer community, and to help NCSCP connect with the next generation of dermatologists.  Additionally, one of the NCSCP’s initiatives is campus-centered—Indoor Tan-Free “Skin Smart Campus”—so NCSCP will briefly present the initiative so that interested DIGA members can get involved immediately.

Attached for your preview and awareness are resources for the webinar:

• Presenters’ Bios
• NCSCP: Who Are We?
• “Skin Smart Campus” At-A-Glance

Mark your calendars now and please register.  We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, January 20^th at 8 p.m. EST.

UTMB MS4 Publishes in Dermatologic Surgery

 Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Sarah Kesaria for her December 2021 first author publication, “Use Caution When Traveling and Wearing Medical Dressings: Foam Dressings Containing Silver May Set Off Metal Detectors” in Dermatologic Surgery. Her Coauthors were UTMB PGY3 Dermatology Resident Dr. Drew Armenta, UTMB Mohs Fellow Dr. Kristyna Gleghorn, and the UTMB Mohs Fellowship Director, Dr. Richard Wagner. This article appeared online ahead of print on December 14, 2021 (doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003356), PMID: 34923534

Hats for the Homeless Anniversary

 The December Hats for the Homeless event was a success. The first volunteering event for this program was done in December 2020. Volunteers from right to left: Andrea Francis (MS3), Ben Garcia (MS3), and Matthew Frantz (MS3).

Please contact Andrea Francis (asfranci@utmb.edu) if you would like to volunteer at upcoming events

30 Outside Applicants Invited for UTMB Dermatology Residency Interviews in February 2022

 Congratulations to the 30 outside dermatology residents selected for interviews from out of more than 500 applications received this year. Selected applicants were from 9 states and 22 different medical schools. Two applicants graduated from international medical schools. Step 1 scores ranged from 241 to 266 (mean = 252) and Step 2 scores ranged from 249 to 278 (mean = 258). 21 of these applicants were members of AOA at their school. Six applicants had done away rotations at UTMB.

DIG Provides Skin Education in Spanish

DIG joined the Latino Medical Student Association and the Family Medicine Interest Group in providing immunizations and skin cancer education to the community. DIG members Brenda Carrillo (MS3) and Jacqueline Ochoa (MS2) provided information on spotting skin cancers and sun protection to Spanish-speaking community members. 

Pictured left to right: Brenda Carrillo MS3, Jaqueline Ochoa MS2

2022-2023 UTMB Salaries for House Staff

 

All UTMB Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship Faculty and Former Fellows Achieve Board Certification from the American Board of Dermatology in subspecialty Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

 Congratulations to the three UTMB faculty in the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Program, Drs. Richard Wagner, Aaron Joseph, and David Raimer for their recent board certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery by the American Board of Dermatology. All 5  previously completed fellows in the UTMB MSDO program also took the certification examination the first time it was offered in October 2021 and all achieved Diplomate status  (Drs. H. Malone, Jason Hirshburg, Josh Hammel, Vlad Codrea, and Julie Croley).

UTMB 2021 Micrographic Surgery and Dermatological Oncology (MSDO) Match Results

 Congratulations to Drs. Frank Winsett (UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology) and Paige Hoyer (UTMB dermatology PGY4) for their successful MSDO matches! Dr. Winsett matched at UTMB and Dr. Hoyer matched in Houston with Dr. Leonard Goldberg (private practice).

Skin of Color Talk: Resident Panel

 DIG presents Skin of Color Talk showcasing a Dermatology Resident Panel.

Join us at 7 PM on Wednesday, 12/08 at the following link:

https://bit.ly/3GaX4cq

DIG Bake Sale

 Hi everyone! We will be holding the DIG bake sale on December 2nd in the HEC at 12PM! Please sign up below and list what you would like to contribute! 

We would like to have all items dropped off on December 1^st or the morning of December 2^nd . I will send out the details of what time and where to drop off the items the week of! 

 

Please contact Grace Obanigba or Claire Culbertson at goobanig@utmb.edu or caculber@utmb.edu if you have any questions!

 

You can sign up at this link here:

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mH0m9s-l591OgDv-0XeZOOJq5aEm8QwWMia_gh1onE/edit?usp=sharing

 

November 2021 Hats for the Homeless

 Another successful meeting for Hats for the Homeless. Pictured from left to right: Benjamin Garcia (MS3) and Andrea Francis (MS3)

DIG Participates in St. Vincent's Health Fair

The Dermatology Interest Group hosted a booth at the annual St. Vincent's Health Fair on Saturday, November 13th. The health fair is a community-wide event focused on providing health screening opportunities, health resources, and health education to the underserved population of Galveston. The booth provided participants with free skincare items as well as educational materials on the skin of color in dermatology, sun protection, sunscreen usage, and spotting skin cancers. Thank you to our hardworking medical students who participated and presented the booth on Saturday. 

Pictured (from left to right): Kate Zipperer (MS3), Olivia Arriaza (MS2), Gregory Ugoh (MS3), Renat Ahatov (MS4), Bianca Uzoma (MS4), Jacqueline Ochoa (MS2), Brenda Carrillo (MS3), Grace Obanigba (MS2). 

DIG Bake Sale

Hi everyone! We will be holding the DIG bake sale on December 2nd in the HEC at 12PM! Please sign up below and list what you would like to contribute! 

We would like to have all items dropped off on December 1^st or the morning of December 2^nd . I will send out the details of what time and where to drop off the items the week of! 

 

Please contact Grace Obanigba or Claire Culbertson at goobanig@utmb.edu or caculber@utmb.edu if you have any questions!

 

You can sign up at this link here:

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mH0m9s-l591OgDv-0XeZOOJq5aEm8QwWMia_gh1onE/edit?usp=sharing

 

UTMB Dermatology Research Project Awarded Graduation Honors

 UTMB MS2 Fareen Momin presented her Dermatology Research Honors Project Thesis on Friday, 11/12/21 (“Dermatological Findings in Children's Films”) and was awarded Magna Cum Laude dermatology research honors by her ad hoc Honors Committee. Her faculty advisor was Dr. Richard Wagner and her thesis committee members were Drs. Bret Howrey (Family Medicine) and dermatology faculty Richard Wagner (faculty mentor), Janice Wilson, and Brent Kelly. Congratulations! This presentation was the first dermatology honors research presented virtually. It was also the best attended with 16 participants

Congratulations Dr. Winsett

 

Winning DIG Posters for St. Vincent's Health Fair

Congratulations to MS1 Jane Onyemachi for her winning poster submission titled, “Skin of Color and Skin Cancer" and MS2s Nesiya Sheriff & Jacqueline Ochoa on their honorable mention collaboration poster titled "Sun Safety/Protección Contra el Sol" in English and Spanish. Their posters will be on display at the 2021 St. Vincent’s Health Fair this Saturday, November 13th. Please come out and join us as we teach patients about the importance of sun safety and cancer screening in all skin types.

DIGA & APD Interview Tips Webinar

Join the DIGA & the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD) for a webinar on interview tips!

Zoom webinar

When: Nov 16, 2021 5pm PST/ 8pm EST (US and Canada)

Topic: APD X DIGA Webinar

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83635895515?pwd=OVg0SitYdlFlbWhKNEN3eDRkanlSUT09

Webinar ID: 836 3589 5515

Passcode: 308488

UTMB PGY3 Dermatology Resident Publishes In-Depth Review about Wound Dehiscence

  Congratulations to UTMB PGY3 dermatology resident Dr. Drew Armenta for his recent in-depth review, “Pathophysiology, risk factors, and prevention of wound dehiscence following dermatologic procedures that was published in the 2021 November issue of SKIN (Volume 5, Issue 6). His co-authors were UTMB dermatology faculty, Drs. Frank Winsett and Richard Wagner.

Stay Shady Presentation 10/26/2021

 Olivia Arriaza (MS2) presented to 3rd-6th graders at Crenshaw School last Tuesday, October 26th. She presented sun safety information as well as ways children can avoid lifelong sun exposure. 

UTMB Dermatology Publishes in JAMA Dermatology

 Congratulations to MS4 Bianca Uzoma and her co-authors, Drs. Paige Hoyer and Kathleen Kroger for their October 2021 JAMA Dermatology Clinicopathological Challenge publication in the journal JAMA Dermatology, titled “Violaceous Plaques on the Left Lower Extremity.”

October 2021 Hats for the Homeless

 Another successful meeting for Hats for the Homeless. Pictured from left to right: Benjamin Garcia (MS3) and Andrea Francis (MS3)

UTMB Dermatology Contributes to Analysis of 2020 Dermatology Match and Impact of COVID-19

Congratulations to UTMB Dermatology Professor Dr. Richard Wagner and UTMB SOM graduate Dr. Michael Ryan (current PGY2 dermatology resident at UTHSC Houston) for their November 2021 JAAD Research Letter (Volume 85, Issue 5, November 2021, Pages 1364-1366), “Internal and geographic dermatology match trends in the age of COVID-19.” Their research found that home applicants for dermatology residency had over a 50% increase in match rate at their home institutions compared to pre-pandemic matches (40.3% vs. 26.7% ,P < .001) .

Dr. Brandon Goodwin Participates in Physician Art Show

 Congratulations to Dr. Brandon Goodwin, UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology for his participation in “The Arts of Healing” held in Houston on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

Dr. Brandon Goodwin Recognized

 UTMB Medical Assistants recognized Dr. Brandon Goodwin for his efforts to care for a pediatric dermatology patient recently: Dr. Goodwin “Went above and beyond to help a pediatric patient be comfortable with Doctor and dressed up as Harry Potter.”  He received an eGEM Card in recognition. Recipients of 3 GEM or eGEM cards permits entry into the annual UTMB GEM Drawing.

DIGA Meeting

 DIGA and the APD (Association of Professors of Dermatology) will host a joint webinar Tuesday, November 16th at 5PM PST/8PM EST to provide updates and tips regarding interview season for the current 2021 - 2022 cycle.

Please refer to the official APD statement for this application cycle to see what guidance has already been released regarding interviews. The APD will NOT be releasing a further statement specifically on interviews.

Submit any questions that you have using this form. Questions will be compiled and used to guide discussion during the webinar.

The zoom link will be released in the coming weeks. Make sure that you are subscribed to our listserv or follow us on social media for updates!

Positive Comments Received from Attendees of UTMB Dermatology Residency Open House

 A number of positive remarks were received from MS4 from other institutions who attended the UTMB Open House on Friday, October 22, 2021:

 

“I wanted to extend my thanks for hosting a wonderful information session last week on your program. I especially enjoyed hearing from your devoted faculty and exceptional residents about the comprehensive curriculum and comradery of your program.”

 

“I have attended many virtual open houses. Every program says, “we are a family.” Although this may be true, your program SHOWS it. The interactions and rapport you had with one another were unparalleled. Your attitude about training residents, coupled with your passion for serving individuals from all walks of life, would be the perfect recipe for success in my future career. This program provides an opportunity to become an excellent resident, having the ability to graduate with a sense of graduated independence, something I long for in a program.”