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.  

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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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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(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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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

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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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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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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For a great resource in dermatology board review, check out this resource on iTunes - put this great derm board review resource on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod!  Check it out...

 

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dermatology-board-review/id349940962

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REGISTRATION FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE BOARD



Candidates who have completed the training requirements as outlined are eligible to apply for examination by the Board. Applications are available online. A memorandum will be sent to the program directors to inform residents in their final year of training about the availability of the online application forms. The completed application must be filed online before March 1st of the year in which the candidate plans to take the… Continue

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION



Each applicant must satisfy the following requirements before he or she is eligible to take the certifying examination of the Board.



General Qualifications



The candidate must have graduated from a medical school in the United States accredited by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME), an accredited medical school in Canada, an accredited osteopathic school in the United States, or if a graduate of… Continue

An in-training examination is administered annually online to dermatology residents. The intent of the ITE is to identify knowledge-based strengths and weaknesses in both the training program and the residents in a non-punitive manner. Although participation in the in-training examination program is voluntary, most training programs participate annually because both training directors and residents find the ITE to be a valuable educational experience. The format of the ITE includes only the… Continue

Preventative tips may help minimize risks

NEW ORLEANS (Feb 4, 2011) — What may start as a seemingly harmless day of gardening or yard work can quickly take a turn for the worse when common plants make their mark on the skin, causing a host of mild to even severe skin reactions. That is why dermatologists are arming outdoor enthusiasts with preventative tips to keep these perils of the great outdoors at arm’s length.



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NEW ORLEANS (Feb 4, 2011) — Vascular birthmarks, which occur in nearly 10 percent of all infants at birth or within the first few weeks of life, can cause concern for parents particularly if they are large or in a cosmetically important area. The decision to treat a birthmark is one that parents should make with a dermatologist, who can determine the type of birthmark and whether or not it poses any potential risks in the future.



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Which specialty do the smartest and brightest medical students go to? No, not neurosurgery. Dermatology is the subspecialty of choice.

Read more at NYTimes.com - they published an article entitled "For Top Medical Students, an Attractive Field" - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/19/fashion/19beauty.html

Based on a recent survey conducted among dermatologists, dermRounds presents to you a ranking of the top dermatology residencies.

Exhibit Opportunities

Dermatology Nursing Institute's (DNI) Annual Congress

DNI and the Dermatology Nursing Journal will host the 2010 Annual Congress October 6-8, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your company can plan to set up its exhibit display to reach, first-hand, the

decision-makers in dermatology. Sponsorships and program book

advertising are also available.…

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2010 Dermatology Nursing Institute Congress

Save the Dates: October 6-8, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Mark your calendar and watch this space for more information about the 2010 Dermatology Nursing Institute Annual Congress at the spectacular

Caesars Palace. Plan now to attend.

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