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‘Momentous’ USMLE change: New pass/fail format stuns medicine
Step 1 had been criticized as playing too big a role in the process of becoming a physician and for causing students to study for the test instead...
Residents’ Corner
The Lowdown on Low-Dose Naltrexone
Low-dose naltrexone is an alternative anti-inflammatory treatment to consider in patients with inflammatory skin diseases, with a minimal side-...
Original Research
A Comparison of Knowledge Acquisition and Perceived Efficacy of a Traditional vs Flipped Classroom–Based Dermatology Residency Curriculum
Flipped and traditional classroom models were compared in the Duke University Medical Center (Durham, North Carolina) dermatology residency...
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Annual Skin Check: Examining the Dermatology Headlines of 2019
As the calendar year comes to an end, this article reviews unique issues in dermatology that made the news in 2019: chemical sunscreen, the...
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Reducing the Cost of Dermatology Residency Applications: An Applicant’s Perspective
In an era in which students routinely graduate medical school with hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, the costs of residency applications...
For Residents
Don’t Forget These 5 Things When Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Medical treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be relatively straightforward, but optimal comprehensive management is multifaceted. This...
Residents’ Corner
Current Controversies in Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Current controversies in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) center on the types of tumors treated with MMS, increasing utilization, third-party payer...
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2019 dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award™
The dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award™ was presented to 5 dermatology residents at the 15th Annual Coastal Dermatology Symposium, October...
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Skin Scores: A Review of Clinical Scoring Systems in Dermatology
Scoring systems are emerging in dermatology to help guide clinical decision-making. This article discusses 4 scoring systems that help...
For Residents
#Dermlife and the Burned-out Resident
Although dermatology residents have been shown as among the least burned-out residents across specialties, the burnout syndrome still afflicts...
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Challenges of Treating Primary Psychiatric Disease in Dermatology
Patients often present to dermatology with primary psychologic disorders such as delusional infestation or trichotillomania. Treatment of such...