The Appropriate Management of Actinic Keratoses and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
639663966396actinic keratosesIn a 20-minute lecture presented at the 16th Annual ODAC conference, Dr. Patel reviewed the appropriate management of actinic keratoses and squamous cell carcinoma. Grabbing the attention of the audience early on, Dr. Patel quoted the staggering statistics for squamous cell carcinoma – calling the growing epidemic “a public health crisis.”  He challenged dermatologists to lead the charge in …
actinic keratoses
Employment Contract Negotiations & Private Partnerships in Dermatology – What You Should Know
635363536353contract negotiationsIf you are navigating the confusing landscape of contract negotiations or considering partnership in a private practice after years of employment, then take note! Ron Lebow, Senior Counsel in the Health Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP, led a fantastic workshop at the 2019 ODAC conference. He covered common concerns when negotiating employment contracts with dermatology practices, as we …
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Best and Brightest: Dermatology Residents Present Research and Case Reports
618861886188Some the best and brightest burgeoning dermatology residents from across the country participated in the Advanced Resident Training and Education (ARTE) scholarship program hosted at the 16th Annual ODAC Aesthetic, Surgical and Clinical Dermatology Conference. ARTE scholars presented a total of 20 posters discussing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology topics, including interesting case …
The Many Faces of Lupus
605360536053LupusJust as systemic lupus erythematosus (LE) can have protean systemic manifestations, cutaneous LE can present in many different ways. When confronted with the many faces of mucocutaneous LE, the following pearls can be valuable. 1. Be Aware of the SLICC Criteria In 2012, the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) developed a set of clinical and immunologic criteria to assist …
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Fungus Among Us: Practical Case-Based Pearls for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatophytosis
603460346034DermatophytosisDermatophytosis constitutes a big chunk of “bread and butter” in dermatology.  In fact, an average of 4.1 million visits a year were due to dermatophytosis from 1995 to 2004! Nevertheless, these fungi can still stump the most seasoned dermatologist, and misdiagnosis can be surprisingly common. Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor, Interim Chair, and Program Director of Dermatology at George Washingt …
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