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JOIN THE DISCUSSION AT THE JOURNAL CLUB ABOUT DERMATOLOGIC ULTRASOUND
Join the discussion at the Journal Club about dermatologic ultrasound at the following link:
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APPLICATIONS OF ULTRASOUND FOR STUDYING SCALP, HAIR AND EYELASHES
Sharing a link about the applications of diagnostic ultrasound for studying the scalp, hair and eyelashes pathologies:
Added by Ximena Wortsman on January 18, 2012 at 9:39am — No Comments
Malpractice Claims against Dermatologists - Latest Statistics - Part 2
So what were the actual claim amounts against dermatologists in malpractice lawsuits?
According to the Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA), the payouts against dermatologists have dropped in recent years after rising between 1986 and 2005. The average indemnity payment was approximately $240,000 between 2006 and 2010 but previously was approximately $290,000 between 2001 and 2005.
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Malpractice Claims against Dermatologists - Latest Statistics - Part 1
According to Dermatology World's Richard Nelson, the top 10 conditions that lead to lawsuits against dermatologists include:
1. Malignant neoplasms of the skin
2. Acne
3. Dyschromia
4. Psoriasis
5. Melanoma
6. Benign neoplasms of skin
7. Contact dermatitis or other eczema
8. Viral warts
9. Disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue - NOS
10. Plastic surgery, desire for
* SOURCE: Risk…
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Dermatology Residency Interviews - Frequently Asked Questions
Tis the season for residency interviews. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to be prepared for! Go and nail one of those ~270 spots!
Why derm?
Why this program?
Why this city?
What are you looking for in a program?
What other programs are you considering?
If not derm, what would you do?
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about a difficult situation you have been in.
Tell me about a medical case where an ethical problem came…
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mycology
i aske about groups for mycology
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Why Medical Students Choose Dermatology as a Medical Specialty
(BOSTON) - Why do medical students choose dermatology? In a well done article in the NYTimes a few years back, the author explores why medical students go into dermatology. Even top medical students at elite universities such as Harvard Medical School (as covered in this article) choose dermatology over other fields such as primary care.
Read more at the NYTimes: …
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ASDS Cutting Edge Research Grant Program (CERG) -2012
In 2012, up to $100,000 of grants will be awarded ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 per recipient. Awards will be announced at the ASDS Annual Meeting, October 11-14, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Research must be of specific relevance to dermatologic surgery and/or cutaneous oncology. This is a competitive award program for research projects not funded by other sources. This year, the ASDS Research Work Group has made a special request for investigator research…
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Michael Jackson's Dermatologist, Dr. Klein, speaks out against allegations of wrong doing
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"Real Skin" Videos and Series launched by Celebrity Dermatologist from UCLA
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George Cotsarelis New Chair of Dermatology at Penn
George Cotsarelis, MD has been appointed chair of the Department of Dermatology. Cotsarelis succeeds John Stanley, MD, under whose leadership the department has consistently ranked in the top tier of dermatology departments in terms of NIH grant funding, publications, and academic leadership… Continue
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Galderma Dermatology in Review
Looking for the Galderma Dermatology In-Review Practice Exam and Study System? For complimentary access, check out the link - http://dermatologyinreview.com/Galderma/
The Study Guide…
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Call for Poster Abstract Submissions - ODAC
Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical (ODAC) is now accepting abstracts for poster sessions!!
January 13 - 16, 2012
General Poster Session
This session is judged in advance by members of the ODAC 2012 and Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) Advisory Boards.
Third Annual Resident and Fellows Poster Competition
This session is for resident poster submissions only and is judged onsite by…
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The Derm Directory 2011 is Now Available
Free Copy of The Derm Directory 2011
The Derm Directory is the most comprehensive product reference guide in dermatology, and was created to be a valuable resource for dermatologists and all medical professionals.
Search through more than 600 FDA approved drugs, devices, injectables, skin care, and sunscreens, all easily outlined by application. Enhanced listings include important label…
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Free Subscription to the digital edition of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (eJDD)
Read the July Issue in your web browseror …
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Melanoma Detection App for the iPhone
Yes, there is an app for that too! Now you can detect whether a mole is suspicious for melanoma using your iPhone. iDermatologist is now available for the iPhone! To learn more, visit Skinscan.
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Letters of Intent for Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons
Dermatologists & Plastic Surgeons are highly familiar with medical/surgical concepts and while many are incredibly talented and skilled in their craft, many to most are not qualified or really desirous of dissecting a complex legal document without the help of an attorney. So, put yourself in a candidate’s shoes for a moment. Imagine you have just interviewed with the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic. You have family in Rochester and your spouse has family in Cleveland. Both…
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Using Recruitment Incentives to Sign Your Top Choice Dermatology Candidates
I am a huge fan of making sure my clients understand the importance of knowing the current dermatology placement marketbase. Heres Why....
Recruitment incentives continue to shape the physician recruitment marketplace. A review of dermatology recruitment for 2009/2010 demonstrates acceleration in the need for dermatologists and the demand for the specialty remains strong.
When this demand is coupled with a declining supply of dermatologists and mohs surgeons,…
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Annual Free Skin Cancer Screening at NYU
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NYU Advances in Dermatology
The NYU Post-Graduate Medical School and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology are proud to host Advances in Dermatology, a symposium which targets practitioners caring for people with skin disease, including dermatologists,…
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