Dr. Mara Dacso Selected to Attend Society for Investigative Dermatology Meeting

DIG congratulations go out to Dr. Dacso, a PGY2 UTMB dermatology resident, for her selection to attend the upcoming 2011 SID’s “Resident Retreat for Future Academicians” in Phoenix. Dermatology residents selected to attend this meeting have an opportunity to interact with leading physician-scientists in dermatology research to discuss opportunities in future academic research careers.

Article Published with Useful Information for Dermatology Reapplicants

Erik Stratman, MD (Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin) and coauthor, Rachel Ness, MD, have published their article in the February 2011 issue of the Archives of Dermatology. Much of the information contained in this article was previously presented and covered by the UTMB DIG on October 11, 2010. The article citation is: Stratman EJ, Ness RM. Factors associated with successful matching to dermatology residency programs by reapplicants and other applicants who previously graduated from medical school. Arch Dermatol. 2011;147:196-202. Six dermatology residency programs (including UT Southwestern) participated in this study by contributing the 221 dermatology residency applications from 2006 for scrutiny. Study subjects were identified as those having a medical school graduation date before August 2005. Of this group, 46 applicants obtained residency positions as confirmed through a complete roster of US dermatology residents that was purchased from the AAD in August 2007. Since 53 “independent applicants” matched in 2006 for a dermatology residency according to the NRMP, the authors concluded that their data included 87% of the applicant population that they desired to study. Step 3 seems to be a factor in this group of applicants because those who matched had a significantly (p less than 0.001) higher Step 3 scores than those who did not (224 vs 207). Completing an MBA seemed to help (p=0.003), although the number of applicants in this category was small. The authors also reported that no osteopathic graduates were successful in obtaining a dermatology residency.

Faculty and DIG Members Publish in the International Journal of Dermatology

Congratulations to former UTMB DIG 2009-10 President, Dr. Alison Wiesenthal, current UTMB DIG President, Lindsey Hunter, MS4, and UTMB Associate Professor of Dermatology, Dr. Michael Wilkerson, for their recent publication in the International Journal of Dermatology! Their review article, titled "Nanoparticles: Small and Mighty," discusses the benefits of nanoparticles in dermatological therapies and skin care products as well as potential disadvantages and possible mechanisms of toxicity. To access the article, click on the following link:
A. Wiesenthal, L. Hunter, S. Wang, J. Wickliffe and M. Wilkerson, Nanoparticles: Small and Mighty. Int J Dermatol. 2011;50(3):247-54.

Santa Fe High School Community Health & Wellness Fair

UTMB DIG Members, Rebecca Philips and Michaela Marek, volunteered at the Santa Fe High School Community Health & Wellness Fair this past Saturday, February 26th. They taught over 50 students and parents about the importance of sun protection and skin cancer awareness using the UTMB DIG Stay Shady! handouts, activities, and displays.

If you would like to participate in future health fairs and/or Stay Shady! events, contact us at utmbdig@gmail.com.

DERU-4011 (Skin Diseases in Modern World Literature) Increases Class Size for all Periods

Due to student demand, Dr. Wagner’s DERU-4011 elective has permanently increased its enrollment from 5 to 10 students starting in Period 9, which begins on March 7th. Previous students who took this elective have enjoyed the opportunity to read famous authors (Camus, Solzhenitsyn, and Updike) who incorporated skin diseases into their famous novels.

DIG Meeting Recap - 2/24/11

At yesterday's DIG meeting we discussed a variety of topics, including:

Upcoming Community Service Events:
1.) Santa Fe High School Health Fair (Feb 26th): This Saturday from 10 - 1:00 PM
2.) Galveston County Health Fair (March 12th): We need volunteers for the 11 - 1:00 PM shift! Contact Lindsey Hunter (lihunter@utmb.edu) to sign up.
3.) 16th Annual Grandkids Festival (April 2nd), Post Office Street between 20th - 23rd Street:  We need volunteers from 10 - 12 PM, 12 - 2:30 PM, and/or the 2:30 - 5 PM shifts. Contact Lindsey (lihunter@utmb.edu) to sign up.
4.) Austin Stay Shady! - Contact Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu) or Melissa Efron (mfefron@utmb.edu) for further information

Psoriasis Walk (1K and 5K):
Date: April 10th
Location: Discovery Green - 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas
Time: Registration at 8:00 AM; walks begin at 9:00 AM
Registration is free! All ages welcome.
Contact Lindsey (lihunter@utmb.edu) to find out how to sign up

AIM for a Cure Melanoma Walk:
Date: Saturday, May 7th
Location: TBD
Want to help plan or set up for the walk? Please contact Auris Huen (aohuen@utmb.edu) or Kenne Ogunmakin (koogunma@utmb.edu) for further information

Upcoming Meetings:
1.) Pig Foot Suturing Session - April DIG meeting. Contact Lindsey (lihunter@utmb.edu) if you are interested in participating in this event!
2.) Officer Elections - April DIG Meeting

Good luck in the match!

How do I get a dermatology residency interview at UTMB?

Dermatology interviews are completed for the upcoming 2011 NRMP match cycle and MS4s across the country are awaiting Match Day on Thursday March 17th, so it seems to be good time to review applicant strategies for those who are especially interested in the dermatology residency program at UTMB. Dermatology applicants at UTMB fall into four categories:

1)UTMB MS4s: UTMB MS4s are automatically interviewed, usually in December and January of the application cycle. Six UTMB MS4s applied during the last cycle. Four were in AOA with Step 1 scores of 250 or greater.

2) UTMB house staff: UTMB house staff who apply for a dermatology residency at UTMB are automatically interviewed, usually in December and January of the application cycle. Three UTMB house staff applied during the last application cycle.

3) Visiting MS4s who take a dermatology rotation in Galveston: All visiting dermatology rotators are invited to interview with dermatology faculty and residents while they are taking their 4 week dermatology rotation in Galveston. During the last application cycle, there were 3 such visiting students during the 2010-2011 academic year from three different medical schools.

4) Outside applicants: UTMB received over 300 completed applications during the last cycle for 3 NRMP positions. 31 were invited to interview, and 24 accepted. All but one of the 24 were AOA members, with Step 1 scores ranging from 236 to 268 (mean = 255), and Step 2 scores ranging from 241 to 281 (when available). They were from 18 different medical schools in 13 states. There was one re-applicant in this group.

These statistics taken from our home program indicate that there are no pure “cut off” scores, because there are several different routes to a dermatology interview at UTMB that are independent of AOA membership and Step 1 score. However, applicants who are not AOA and who have a lower than average Step 1 score for dermatology programs may possibly find themselves with fewer interviews at programs where they had no prior contact, thus limiting their opportunities for a successful dermatology match. Students from medical schools other than UTMB will be interviewed during their away dermatology rotation in Galveston, so if there is a particularly strong interest in the UTMB Dermatology Residency, an away rotation at UTMB should be considered. Likewise, UTMB PGY1 (and beyond) house staff are automatically interviewed, so UTMB should strongly be considered for the PGY1 year if a dermatology career is the ultimate goal.

Avoiding a “Bad Project” in Dermatology

Most of us have seen them but sometimes it is hard to recognize them before it is too late. The “interesting case” that can never be published as a case report because its subject matter is too banal is probably one of the more common examples of bad projects at medical schools. Yes, education is a journey and you have probably learned something while writing and researching a case report that has now been rejected by 5 journals. However, one may wonder if that time and effort could have been better spent if another project had been undertaken instead. Worse yet is a nebulous thought that when converted into a formal research project never has a direction and never ends. These are all examples of bad projects. Here is a recent video link from Houston about their frustrations with a “bad project” that has gone viral on the internet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl4L4M8m4d0
How do you avoid bad projects? This is definitely an academic skill! Start first with the track record for project completion and publication record of your potential mentor/supervisor. If he/she publishes frequently in the area of the proposed research, chances are you are not looking at a “bad project.”

DIG Meeting this Thursday

The UTMB DIG will be meeting this Thursday, February 24th, at 5:00 PM in the Dermatology Conference Room (4.112 McCullough Building) to discuss previous and upcoming DIG events. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Lindsey Hunter at lihunter@utmb.edu.

NRMP Waiting Game About to Officially Begin

With both applicant and program lists due tomorrow, Wednesday, February 23rd, the official wait begins for NRMP notification. NRMP match day is Thursday, March 17th, which happens to fall on St. Patrick’s Day this year. Good luck everyone!

Alumni News

The DIG has learned that Dr. Julie Cummings Jackson (UTMB SOM 2008), a current PGY3 dermatology resident at UCLA, has accepted the UCLA fellowship in dermatopathology for 2012-2013. She hopes to return to Texas to practice once her dermatopathology fellowship is completed.

Galveston Shrinks

While Galveston County grew (mostly in the League City area), the 2010 US Census reported that the City of Galveston lost over 9500 people since the last count in 2000. The current population in Galveston is 47743.

Dr. Wilkerson presents at the 1st International Conference of the Nanodermatology Society

Dr. Michael Wilkerson was recently one of the nine leading experts in dermatology and nanodermatology who gave a presentation on nanotoxicology and the long-term effects of cytoplasmic nanoparticles on cells at the inaugural international conference of the Nanodermatology Society (NDS). He discussed his research on the mutagenic effects of short-term and chronic-exposure of TiO2 on cell cultures, and the long-term implications of nano-loading. The NDS conference was held in conjunction with the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in New Orleans, LA on February 4th, 2011.

For More information about the conference and the Nanodermatology Society, check out the following link: http://www.nanodermsociety.org/

Dr. Josh Dimmick Returns to UTMB for 2011 Dermatopathology Fellowship

Dr. Josh Dimmick has decided to return to UTMB for a dermatopathology fellowship. He is currently in dermatology private practice in Springfield, Missouri following dermatology residency at UTMB (Class of 2009) and plans to return there once his fellowship is completed. The UTMB dermatopathology fellowship usually accepts two fellows each year, ideally one who has completed a pathology residency and a surgical pathology fellowship, and one who has completed a dermatology residency. The UTMB DIG appreciates the unique dermatopathology learning environment and the educational opportunities that are created for medical students through this selection process. In 2011 Dr. Dimmick will be joined by Dr. Kim Hookim. It will be great having you back in Texas, Dr. Dimmick!

Possible Ice in Galveston Tomorrow

http://galvestondailynews.com/blog/5158

Film Class Expands Again

Due to continued medical student demand and a full class (30 students) and a waiting list during Period 13 this academic year, Dr. Wagner has agreed to increase elective DERU-4007 and selective DERU-4051 by 5 students every Period. This will permit a maximum of 40 students (20 students in DERU-4007 and 20 students in DERU-4051) in these two classes that meet together during the academic year to analyze films related to skin diseases and dermatology. This is one of the few classes for upper level medical students at UTMB that have a teleconferencing option for students who are unable to attend class discussions in Galveston.

New Dermatology Elective Approved

UTMB Dermatology is now offering a new elective, “Dermatology Consults,” under the supervision of Dr. Brent Kelly (see http://ar.utmb.edu/04-05review/bdisplay.asp?rec=514 ). The elective is mainly concerned about skin disease diagnosis and management of hospitalized patients. Dr. Kelly is board certified in internal medicine, dermatology and dermatopathology, so he is very well qualified to teach this elective. This elective will not only be of interest to students interested in dermatology and pathology, but also should be helpful for students preparing for careers in internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, surgery, emergency medicine and hospitalists. Visiting medical students from other institutions are welcome to take this elective, especially because it is not frequently available elsewhere.

Snow in Galveston?

Hard to know what lies ahead with the cold weather this week, but yes, it rarely snows in Galveston!

UTMB DIG Bake Sale - A Hit!

The UTMB DIG Bake Sale had a great turn out and we raised nearly $100! Special thanks to everyone for baking all of the delicious items, and for volunteering their time. Proceeds will go to the UTMB DIG, whose mission is to help raise funds for melanoma research and promote sun protection awareness.

(Above photo, from left to right: Chelsea Altinger MS2, Auris Huen MS4, Lindsey Hunter MS4)

Stay Shady! at Trinity Episcopal School

Last Wednesday, January 26th, UTMB DIG's Community Outreach Co-Chair, Michaela Marek (MS4), presented Stay Shady! at Trinity Episcopal School in Galveston. She taught over 40 Kindergarten and 1st grade students about the importance of sun safety.

The UTMB DIG would like to thank Trinity Episcopal for hosting us and for being such a wonderful audience!

Reminder: DIG Bake Sale Tomorrow!

Don't forget! The UTMB DIG is having a bake sale tomorrow (January 31st) and Tuesday (February 1st) in Joe's Cafeteria (Jamail Student Center located next to Old Red), from 11 AM to 1 PM!

Proceeds go to the UTMB DIG, whose goal is to help raise funds for melanoma research and promote sun protection awareness.

Contact Lindsey Hunter (lihunter@utmb.edu) or Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu) for more information.

We hope to see you there!

Rebecca Philips (MS3) Selected to be the 2011-2012 DIGA Sun Protection Project Co-Chair

Congratulations to UTMB DIG's Vice President, Rebecca Philips (MS3), who was recently selected to be the 2011-2012 Dermatology Interest Group Association's (DIGA) Sun Protection Project Co-Chair!

The purpose of DIGA’s Sun Protection Committee is to promote public awareness regarding the importance of sun protection in an effort to decrease the incidence of skin cancer. They provide resources and ideas to set up events and/or programs focused on increasing sun protective behaviors in both children and adults.

For more information about this organization, click on the following link: DIGA


UTMB DIG Officers who have participated in DIGA include:
Alison Wiesenthal, M.D. (Former UTMB Austin DIG President) - DIGA Community Service Director (2009-2010)
Lindsey Hunter (UTMB DIG Galveston President) - DIGA Allied Health Outreach Co-Chair (2010-2011)

UTMB Dermatology Receives “ePrescribing” Lecture

UTMB’s dermatology faculty and residents were instructed on how to use the new ePrescribing system that UTMB will launch next month.

As a part of its Meaningful Use initiative, UTMB will begin rolling out ePrescribing (eRx) to all ambulatory clinics currently using Epic in February 2011. The target audience for this initiative is clinic providers and nurses.

ePrescribing is defined as generating and transmitting permissible prescriptions electronically. This meaningful use core objective states that 40% of all prescriptions written by a provider are to be transmitted electronically. Controlled substances are excluded from this rule. Training will be held at various locations on and off campus beginning January 18th. For those unable to attend a training session in person, eLearning modules will be available by role. There will also be web meeting capabilities setup. Support and clinic Super users will be available in the clinics during the go-live phase.

Volunteers Still Needed for "Stay Shady!"

Interested in participating in the next "Stay Shady!" presentation? It's not too late to sign up!

Where: Trinity Episcopal School
When: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26th

Please contact Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu) as soon as possible if you are interested.

Dermatology Summer Research Opportunities for UTMB First Year Medical Students

UTMB's School of Medicine/Office of Student Affairs will again be sponsoring an 8 week dermatology research elective (Medical Student Summer Research Program) for UTMB first year medical students from May 2nd to June 24th. Participating students receive academic credit toward graduation for their research and a stipend. Interested students should contact dermatology faculty with similar research interests with their project idea. In the past, many dermatology projects that were started under the MSSRP have been presented at dermatology meetings and published. Dr. Lisa Cain (extension 2-1212) or Driana Urbina (extension 2-6063) may be contacted for additional information. This is a very good opportunity for MS1s to get dermatology exposure early.

Dermatology Times Headlines Difficulty of Obtaining Dermatology Residency

Senior Staff Correspondent for the Dermatology Times, John Jesitus, highlighted the shortage of dermatology residency positions relative to high medical student demand on the front page of the January 2011 issue of Dermatology Times. The article focused on lack of funding sources for the creation of new dermatology residency positions. According to the article, it costs between $225,000 and $300,000 to fund a dermatology resident (salary, benefits and secretarial/staff support) for the required 3 year program. If more funding sources could be found, more dermatology residency positions could be offered.

Cold Front Coming Through!

Wind chill expected to be mid 20s by late tonight and tomorrow morning in Galveston!

Bake Sale!

The UTMB DIG is having a bake sale! Proceeds go to the UTMB DIG, whose goal is to help raise funds for melanoma research and promote sun protection awareness.

Location: Joe's Cafeteria (Jamail Student Center)
Date: Monday, January 31st & Tuesday, February 1st
Time: 11 am -1 pm

Interested in donating baked goods? Contact Lindsey Hunter (lihunter@utmb.edu) or Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu).

We hope to see you there!

2011 Walk To Cure Psoriasis - Houston

The UTMB DIG is participating in the 2011 Walk to Cure Psoriasis, and we hope you'll join us in making a difference for those affected by psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis!

When: April 10, 2011
Where: Discovery Green - 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas
Registration: Begins at 8:00 AM; Walk begins at 9:00 AM
Registration fee: Registration is free! All ages welcome!
Additional Information: You can participate in either the 1K (.62 mi) or 5K (3.1 mi) Walk
Purpose: To spread awareness about psoriasis, while raising money for psoriasis education, advocacy and research. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis.

It's easy to sign up! 
1) Click on the following link: Walk to Cure Psoriasis
2) Click on "Join an Existing Team." (on the right)
3) Under "Team name," enter our group name, UTMB DIG, then click "Search for a team". (at the bottom)
4) Click on "Join" to become a part of our Walking Team!

If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Lindsey Hunter (lihunter@utmb.edu) or Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu).

We hope to see you there!

For further information about this event, contact the Houston Walk Coordinator at (877) 825-WALK (9255) or walk@psoriasis.org.

Dermatopathology Fellows Return from Hunting Trip

Dr. John Cangelosi (Dermatopathology fellow, right) and Dr. Ryan Matherne (Dermatopathology fellow and Dermatology faculty, left) recently made a hunting trip to Zapata, TX. While there, Dr. Cangelosi harvested a cull cowhorn spike buck that weighed 120lbs. Dr. Matherne harvested a mature doe and a feral hog in the same hunt. Both physicians were raised in environments that respected and appreciated wildlife, the outdoors, and the responsible management of game. They are both planning to practice in areas that will afford them the ability to continue enjoying this lifestyle.

Volunteer at the next “Stay Shady!” presentation!

The UTMB DIG is looking for volunteers for our next “Stay Shady!” presentation. We will be teaching students about sun protection and the harmful effects of sun exposure. It is always a lot of fun!

Where: Trinity Episcopal School
When: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26th

Please contact Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu) if you are interested.

AAD's Medical Student Diversity Scholarship Program Deadline is January 31, 2011

UTMB MS3 and MS4 medical students have been competitively selected in the past with this program that awards students $1500 to study dermatology on the UTMB campus or at another location for one month. For additional information please go to: http://www.aad.org/education/students/students.html.

Why are Step 1 Scores So Important to Dermatology Residency Programs?

An original article in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (Fening K, Vander Horst AV, Zirwas M. Correlation of USMLE Step 1 scores with performance on dermatology in-training examinations. J Am Acad Dermatol 2011;64:102-106) indirectly addresses this issue. The authors concluded that USMLE Step 1 scores were “…moderately, significantly correlated…” with the annual in-service dermatology test administered by the American Board of Dermatology. Statistically, the USMLE Step 1 score accounted about 26% of the in-service examination score variability. Of course, the other 74% of exam variability was due to other factors (“…quality of instruction, type of curriculum and motivational factors…resident work hours, family responsibilities, or personal problems…”), but 26% is still huge. The authors pointed out that the limitation of their study was a small sample size, with only 5 dermatology residency programs surveyed (86 residents with Step 1 scores ranging from 177 to 266).

Some dermatology programs may worry about accepting applicants who may not ultimately pass their board certification examination following completion of residency, because board certification examination failure reflects poorly on the training institution and may raise accreditation issues by the ACGME. These authors noted that a previous Step 1 failure will make it difficult to get dermatology interviews (2008 NRMP data cited). They also noted that only about 7% of applicants with a Step 1 Score of 220 or lower matched into a dermatology residency (2009 NRMP data).

UTMB PGY4 Dermatology Resident Accepts Procedural Fellowship

Congratulations to Dr. David Raimer, a current PGY4 UTMB dermatology resident, who has accepted a one year fellowship in Procedural Dermatology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (fellowship director, Conway Huang)! Dr. Raimer completed his undergraduate studies at Tulane University and medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch. In previous years, and prior to the creation of ACGME Procedural Dermatology Fellowship, several other UTMB dermatology residents completed non-ACGME American College of Mohs Surgery fellowships, including Drs. Scott Dinehart (at Duke under fellowship director Sheldon Pollack, MD), Susan Dozier (at Washintgon University under fellowship director George Hruza, MD) and Mary Christian (at UCLA under fellowship director Ron Moy, MD).

Annual 2011 Dermatopathology Board Review Course Dates Announced

Dr. Brent Kelly will host UTMB’s Annual Dermatopathology Review on May 21 and 22, 2011 on the UTMB campus. Course registration materials will be available soon. All of the UTMB dermatology residents are regular participants, and they have found it to be excellent preparation for the annual practice boards and the real thing following graduation. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot!

PGY4 UTMB Dermatology Resident Receives Presidential Award

Dr. John Stephens was recently awarded The President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2010 from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. He received a certificate and a letter from The White House that was signed by President Obama.

Become a National DIGA Officer for 2011-2012

The national Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA) is now accepting officer applications for 2011-2012. A PDF form of the application and officer descriptions can be found under the announcements section on the DIGA "About" page: http://derminterest.org/.

The application process will be open until midnight (MST) on January 15, 2011. Notifications will be sent out on January 22, 2012. Positions are available for all MS years. Term commitment is one year (February 2011 to February 2012).

Available DIGA positions include: Vice President, Webmaster, Treasurer, Secretary, Community Service Director, National Dermatology Residency Interview Database Director, Regional Directors, and various Committee Chairs.

UTMB DIG members have enjoyed serving as DIGA officers for several years. Alison Wiesenthal (UTMB DIG Co-President 2009-2010) served as the 2009-2010 DIGA Community Service Director and the 2008-2009 Sun Protection Project Committee Chair. Lindsey Hunter (current UTMB DIG Co-President) is the 2010-2011 Allied Health Outreach Committee Chair.

Contact Lindsey Hunter (lihunter@utmb.edu) with any questions.

Good Luck!

UTMB Dermatology Resident Publishes Article About Contact Dermatitis to Silver

Dr. Ashley Group, a current UTMB PGY3 dermatology resident (and former UTMB DIG Co-President and DIG blog Co-Editor), is the first author on a clinical report about contact dermatitis to silver in the December 2010 issue of the peer-reviewed journal, WOUNDS (“Contact Dermatitis With a Highlight on Silver: A Review”). Her coauthor was Dr. Alfred Lea from the UTMB Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division. The entire article can be read at http://www.woundsresearch.com/content/contact-dermatitis-highlight-silver-review.

St. Vincent's Free Health Clinic - UTMB Reaches Out to the Community

St. Vincent's House offers a student-run free health clinic serving the Galveston uninsured and underserved population. St. Vincent's is an important part of the UTMB community, providing free health services to the public, while teaching medical, PA, and nursing students how to manage common health issues, including hypertension and diabetes.

In response to the community's growing needs, specialty clinics have been instituted over the past several years. St. Vincent's currently schedules Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Gynecology, Neurology, and Dermatology clinics. UTMB Dermatology residents and faculty can be found volunteering here the first Tuesday of every month, where they aid medical students in providing free skin cancer screenings, biopsies, excisions, and routine dermatologic care. UTMB Dermatology volunteers include, Dr. Sharon Raimer, Dr. Brent Kelly, Dr. Erica Kelly, Dr. Alma Berlingeri-Ramos, Dr. Bernard Gibson, Dr. Michael Wilkerson, and Dr. Ashley Group (PGY-3 resident).

The student volunteer-based clinic operates on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. St. Vincent's House is located at 2817 Post Office Street, Galveston, Texas 77550. UTMB students interested in volunteering can find additional information located in the daily UTMB Student News and Notes e-mails.

For more information about St. Vincent's, please visit their website at: http://www.stvhope.org/free_clinic.htm.

UTMB Medical Student, Resident and Faculty Co-author Publication

Former UTMB medical student and medical resident Dr. Tatiana Sousa, current MS4 Lindsey Hunter, PGY4 dermatology resident Dr. Matt Petitt and dermatology faculty Dr. M. Wilkerson have coauthored a clinical report entitled, “Localized cutaneous reaction to intramuscular vitamin K in a patient with acute fatty liver of pregnancy” in the December 2010 issue of Dermatology Online Journal 16 (12):16. The letter is available at: http://dermatology.cdlib.org/1612/5_letters/16_10-00305/wilkerson.html. Dr. Sousa is currently a PGY2 dermatology resident at Case School of Medicine Dermatology Residency Program at the MetroHealth Medical Center Campus in Cleveland, Ohio.