Thought Leader Advice

Ask a Mentor: On finding a niche in the field, developing a career in academics and better serving patients of color
411841184118As a mentor Dr. Amy McMichaelWe are excited to announce another installment of our new recurring series: Ask a Mentor. In this monthly segment, we will identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. If you have questions on finding a niche in the field, developing a career in academics and/or better serving patients of color …
As a mentor Dr. Amy McMichael
I Wish I Had Known: The Importance of Writing
552552552writing physicianA Dermatologist’s Foray into Writing My trials and tribulations in writing first began in high school. I wrote a humor article in high school for our school newspaper. The experience was fun as I collected my thoughts, tried to be creative and work on my comedic stylings, and determined whether or not I could make others laugh. The feedback I received was satisfying and encouraging. Once in uni …
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Real Advice for Dermatology Career Progression
596596596TransitionHere is the best advice we could find to help make the transition from residency to the real world of dermatology a little easier. The dermatology practice has grown more complex since I graduated residency and began practice in 1984.  But it has also become more dynamic. We all have learned to grow and evolve with the changes. However, it could have been a little easier if I had known a few …
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Pearls of Wisdom From Thought Leaders at ODAC
136713671367ODAC Derm Expert ConferenceAs a resident thinking about how to move forward with your career, or a new practitioner getting off and running, would you like to know what special pearls of wisdom KOL's in the industry would share? Our nine Next Steps Correspondents had their ears to the ground at the 2017 ODAC Dermatology Aesthetic and Surgical in Miami. They asked ODAC faculty just that.  "I think that one of the mo …
ODAC Derm Expert Conference
A JDD Introduction from Dr. Jared Jagdeo on Cutting Edge Body Contouring Manuscripts
770770770body contouringAfter reading Dr. Jagdeo’s intro below, be sure to check out the four peer-reviewed JDD articles in this special body contouring segment, where an array of global aesthetic body contouring experts and clinician-researchers share the latest body contouring data. Explore new frontiers in body contouring that translate into highly prized benefits for patients. Future Applications of Deoxycholic …
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