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Dermatology Residency Blog of Elyse Love, MD
645645645blogWe are excited to share an excerpt from the dermatology blog of Elyse Love, MD - NYC Dermatology Resident. Discover why residency is "way harder" than she expected. First 3 Months of Dermatology Residency - Dermatology is Way Hard First, let me start this by saying - I pinch myself every single day that I get to do a job I love for the rest of my life. I have somehow been blessed with, in my opi …
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I Wish I Had Known: How to Find Your Niche in Dermatology
709709709dermatology nicheI approached dermatology residency like a Las Vegas buffet. Mesmerized by the wide variety, I dove in head first and filled my plate with everything in sight. My mentors were a bit bemused (or perhaps just exasperated) when at various points I seriously considered applying in pediatrics, procedural, and dermatopathology fellowships. Most residents have a diverse array of interests and talents, so …
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Post-Residency Fellowships in Dermatology: An Increasing Demand
703703703Heidi Prather DermAs a resident in dermatology, one has made it through many critical achievements from MCAT scores to the STEP series, completing medical school to striving for that AOA class rank and finally matching into your next three years as a dermatology resident-in-training. Dermatology is a diverse field that requires an understanding of many subspecialties within its own training program. While the Ameri …
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Spotlight On: Elizabeth Grossman, MD, MBA
637637637 1. What made you decide to pursue a career in dermatology? I really enjoy talking with my patients. I love to hear about their jobs, families, and their various stories. I also really enjoy procedural work. I find doing procedures a fantastic outlet for my anal tendencies. You get to be as precise and detail-oriented as you want to be. Dermatology was a good marriage between the chance to have …
Young Physician Spotlight: Jeremy Brauer MD
564564564Young Physician SpotlightJeremy A. Brauer MD, Director of Clinical Research at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York Next Steps (NS): In regards to dermatology, what are your special areas of interest? Dr. Jeremy Brauer (JB): I am completing fellowship in my primary areas of interest--Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and clinical research. More specifically, I have an interest in melanoma and non-m …
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