Residents’ Corner
For Residents
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...
For Residents
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...
For Residents
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...
For Residents
The ABCs of COCs: A Guide for Dermatology Residents on Combined Oral Contraceptives
Despite the number of on-label and off-label uses for combined oral contraceptives (COCs) in dermatology, research suggests that dermatologists...
For Residents
Surgical Dermatoethics for the Trainee
Residents must gain experience performing procedures on real patients to enter independent practice as proficient dermatologists. This article...
For Residents
The Evolution of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship
Residents should be aware of recent changes to the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship.
Residents’ Corner
Supercharge Your On-Call Bag: 4 Must-Have Items for Dermatology Residents
The contents of a dermatology resident’s on-call bag can make or break their inpatient experience. This article explores 4 outside-the-box items...
Residents’ Corner
Miscommunication With Dermatology Patients: Are We Speaking the Same Language?
Communication with patients is fraught with potential for misunderstanding, even in seemingly simple words and concepts. This article explores...