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The DIGA Podcast — 261 episodes

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#230: Navigating Imposter Syndrome on the Path to Dermatology with Dr. Maria Trung, MD

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#229: Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program

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#228: Behind the Curtain: Residency Application Tips from an Assistant Program Director

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#227: Washington University in St. Louis Residency Program

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#226: Audition Rotations and the Signaling System

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#225: Approaching a Research Year from an Osteopathic Perspective with Dr. Jackie Nikakis

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#224: The Dermatology Research Year: Is It Right for You? with Dr. Sherry Ershadi

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#223: Lifestyle Medicine in Dermatology with Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd

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#222: Tips from a Newly Matched Resident with Kundan Malik, DO

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#221: Successfully Couples-Matching into Dermatology Residency

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Episode #220: Baylor Scott & White Dermatology Residency Program

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#219: Giving it Your All with Paige Daly, DO

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Dermatology Crash Course #23: Melanoma

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#218: Inside the Northwell Health Dermatology Residency Program with Program Director, Dr. Sergey Rekhtman

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Dermatology Crash Course #22: Hair Loss

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#217: Inside the University of Colorado Dermatology Residency Program

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Dermatology Crash Course #21: Psoriasis

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#216: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Amelia Van Doren, MD

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Dermatology Crash Course #20: Acne

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#215: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Haya Beydoun, MD

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Dermatology Crash Course #19: Lichen Planus, Lichen Simplex & Prurigo Nodularis

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#214: Dermatology Translational Research with Dr. Nicholas Theodosakis

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Dermatology Crash Course #18: Pediatric Conditions

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#213: More than Just a Number: From First Generation College Graduate to Dermatology Resident

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#212: Medical School in Jamaica and Residency in New York: Advice for IMGs

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#211: University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Residency with Dr.Janice Wilson

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Dermatology Crash Course #17: Benign Lesions II

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#210: Introduction to Allergic Contact Dermatitis & Patch Testing

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Dermatology Crash Course #16: Benign Lesions I

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#209: Tips from a Newly Matched Resident with Samer Wahood, MD

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Dermatology Crash Course #15: Nail Disorders

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#208: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Caroline Chen, MD

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#207: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Austin Black, MD

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Dermatology Crash Course #14: Connective Tissue Disorders

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#206: Larkin South Miami Dermatology Residency Program

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Dermatology Crash Course #13: Keratosis Pilaris & Xerosis

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#205: The Dermatology Dinosaur of Kauai, Reflections from Years of Practice with Dr. David Elpern

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Dermatology Crash Course #12: Seborrheic Dermatitis

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#204: Boston University Dermatology Residency Program

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Dermatology Crash Course #11: Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

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#203 From Olympic Athlete to Dermatology Resident with Dr. Erica Ogwumike

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Dermatology Crash Course #10: Vitiligo

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#202: Strength in Every Season: From Dermatology Applicant to Mohs Fellow

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Dermatology Crash Course #9: Atopic Dermatitis

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#201: Inside the University of California School of Medicine Dermatology Residency Program with Program Director, Dr. Bonnie Lee

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Dermatology Crash Course #8: Rosacea, Folliculitis, Intertrigo

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#200: Matching into Dermatology: A Story of Resilience

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Dermatology Crash Course #7: Warts & Molluscum Contagiosum

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#199: Betting on Yourself with Dr. Lindsey Greenfield

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Dermatology Crash Course #6: Bugs and Parasitic Infections

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#198: Inside the Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology Residency Program

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Dermatology Crash Course #5: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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#197: Pursuing Mohs Fellowship After a Decade of General Dermatology with Dr. Annie Wang

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Dermatology Crash Course #4: Urticaria & Angioedema

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#196: Being More Than Your Board Scores

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Dermatology Crash Course #3: Autoimmune Blistering Diseases

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#195: The Ultimate Medical Student Guide to Dermatology

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Dermatology Crash Course #2: Basic Procedures & Diagnostic Tests

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#194: Embracing an Authentic Application

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Dermatology Crash Course #1: How to Describe a Lesion

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#193: Insights on Matching into Dermatology from a Puerto Rican Medical School

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#192: The Holistic Derm: Skin, Wellness & Private Practice with Dr. Angela Brimhall

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#191: Incyte Dermatology: A Conversation on Vitiligo with Archana Sangha, Senior Medical Liaison

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#190: Confocal Microscopy and Ethics in Dermatology - Dr. Jane Grant-Kels

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#189: Rush University Dermatology Residency Program

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#188: UF Dermatology Residency: A Conversation with Program Director Dr. Marjorie Montañez-Wiscovich

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#187: Opening up a Dermatology Private Practice in 2025 with Dr. Nader Aboul-Fettouh

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#186: Pivoting with Purpose: Switching Specialties from Family Medicine to Dermatology with Dr. Olivia Perez

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#185: Ask A Resident Anything

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#184: Inside Johns Hopkins Dermatology with Program Director Dr. Joel Sunshine, MD, PhD, MS

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#183: From Clinic to Content - A Conversation with Dr. Mamina Turegano

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#182: Inside NYU Dermatology with Program Director Dr. Alexandra Flamm, MD

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#181: The Full Life of Dermatology Part II

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#180: The Full Life of Dermatology Part I

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#179: Advice on Breaking Into Skin of Color Dermatology with Dr. Teekz Yenpasook, DO

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#178: The Art of Balancing Passion and Purpose

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#177: Serving Skin and Country: Navigating the Military Dermatology Match With Dr. Alexa Bonk

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#176: From TikTok to Matched Doc: @dermdocbestie’s Road to Harvard Dermatology with Dr.Joseph Holland

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#175: NIH funded research fellowship to cosmetic dermatology in NYC with Dr. Pooja Rambhia

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#174: A Conversation with AOCD President Dr. Francisca Kartono

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#173: Psoriasis Awareness Month: A Patient Story and Advocacy Pathways with the National Psoriasis Foundation

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#172: From Childhood Dream to Match Day: Enjoying the Process with Dr. Emily Woolhiser

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#171: Deciding Not to Couples Match and Other Realities of Dermatology Residency with Dr. Daniella Reimann

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#170: Inside the UCLA Dermatology Residency with Program Director Dr. Marcia Hogeling

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#169: From Dermatology Nurse to Dermatologist with Dr. Erica Ginsburg

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#168: Dermatology from a Family Medicine Perspective

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#167: Breaking Ground: Former Teacher and Fulbright Scholar Becomes First Derm Match from a New Medical School With Dr. Nabeel Ahmad

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#166: Exploring Pediatric Dermatology with Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness

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#165: The Coping Clinic and BMC Dermatology with Program Director Dr. Lisa Shen

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#164: Aspiration to Achievement: Dr. JaBreia James’ Path to Harvard Dermatology

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#163: The Comeback - Reapplying to dermatology with Dr. Luna Samman, DO

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#162: Derm and Dermer

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#161: From Nursing to Mohs Surgery: A Conversation with Dr. Sino Mehrmal

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#160: Roots & Remedies: An Integrative Approach to Dermatology

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#159: Navigating the Transition to Dermatology Residency with Dr. Jonny Hatch

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#158: Exploring Yale Dermatology Residency with Dr. Sara Perkins

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#157: Road to success: Hawai'i to UC Davis Dermatology with Dr. Ted Jacoby

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#156: University of Michigan Dermatology Residency Program

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#155: Broadcasting Dreams: How Dr. Alexis Carrington Blended Journalism and Dermatology

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#154: Creating a Game Plan with Dr. Ryan Ottwell

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#153: Dermatology and Humanitarian Medicine: Caring for Refugee Populations with Dr. Abrar Qureshi

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#152: Dermatologist & Storyteller: Dr. Betty Nguyen’s Journey from Med School to Medical School for Kids

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#151: Motherhood in Medicine and Dermatology with Dr. Preetha Kamath Agarwal

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#150: From General Surgery to Dermatology and Everything In Between with Dr. Anusha Pasumarthi

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#149: From Clinic to Community: Expanding the Reach of Dermoscopy with Dr. Elizabeth Seiverling

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#148: Going the Extra Mile with Dr. Valerie Foy

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#147: mRNA for Rejuvenation: Skin Research Breakthroughs at the Wyss Institute with Dr. Li Li, Ph.D.

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#146: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Dermatology Residency Program

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#145: Psychodermatology, a growing field , with Dr. Keira Barr

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#144: Dermatology Research: Breakdown and Advice

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#143: Global Dermatology Volunteering with Dr. Roland Beverly

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#142: Wayne State Dermatology Residency Program

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#141: Never Close a Door with Dr. Sophia Anagnostis

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#140: AI Meets Skincare: Dr. Roxana Daneshjou on Dermatology Research, Innovation & Career Insights

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#139: Matching without a dermatology program within 2000 miles with Dr. Alyssa Becker, MD

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#138: University of Miami Resident Dr. John Tsatalis - A Candid Conversation

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#137: An Introduction to Psychodermatology with Dr. Alia Ahmed

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#136: From Diagnosis to Advocacy: A Melanoma Survivor's Story with Leah Adams

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#135: Indiana University Dermatology Residency Program

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#134: Power of a Nickel

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#133: The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) & the Importance of Connections in Dermatology with Dr. Elizabeth Kiracofe

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#132: Dermatology in Family Medicine with Dr. Peg Cyr

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#131: University of Oklahoma Dermatology Residency with Dr. Brady and Dr. Hyman

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#130: What is a post-sophomore fellowship? w/ Dr. Landon Hobbs

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#129: Sampson RMC Residency w/ Dr. Paarth Dodia

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#128: Reapplying During Transitional Year and Matching w/ Dr. Alexis Coican

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#127: Fort Worth Dermatology Residency Program w/ Dr. Marshall Hall

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#126: Dermatology in Greece Part III - Promoting Health through Cosmetic Dermatology

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#125: Dermatology in Greece Part II - Improving Dx and Tx with Dermoscopy, AI, and...Mentoring?

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#124: Dermatology in Greece Part I - Greek Medical Education & Training

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#123: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Dr. Anabel Goulding

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#122: Applying as an International Student with Dr. Alena Bashinskaya

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#121: Changing Your Course During 3rd Year with Dr. Mackenzie Shepard

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#120: Couples matching into Dermatology and Radiology

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#119: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Caden Carver, DO

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#118: Tips From a Recently Matched Resident with Dr. Grace Ansah

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#117: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Dr. Shannon Hart

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#116: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Dr. Marianne Cortes

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#115: Tips from a Resident with Dr. Jessica Kaprive

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#114: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Cat Reilly, MD

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#113: Dermatology from an Osteopathic Perspective

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#112 Knowing How to Pivot: Switching from General Surgery to Dermatology

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#111: Insights into the Couples Match from a Future Dermatologist & Future Orthopedic Surgeon

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#110: Tips from a Recently Matched Resident with Dr. Melissa Cheng

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#109: Candid Conversations with a Newly Matched 4th Year Medical Student Ft. Diana Olvera

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#108: The Role of Students in Patient Engagement and Education Ft. Melanoma Research Foundation

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#107: How Students Can be Involved with Progressing Melanoma Outcomes Ft. AIM at Melanoma

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#106: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Max Green, MD

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#105: Weaving Your Story into the Application w/ Dr. Ryan Jay

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#104: Don't Stop Trying: Tips From a Newly-Matched Resident with Taylor Runion, DO

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#103: Tips From a Resident: Matching into an Internal Medicine/Dermatology Combined Residency with Dr. Taylor Harp, DO

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#102: Derm GPT and the Future of AI in Dermatology with Dr. Faranak Kamangar

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#101: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Nathaniel Marroquin, DO

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#100: Chasing the Dermatology Dream: From Rejection to Residency with Dr. Marissa Ceresnie

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#99: NIH Fellowship Research Year and Matching at NYU with Dr. Christy Nwankwo

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#98: Matching at UTMB Dermatology and Advice on the Match with Dr. Ben Garcia

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#97: Skindex - Measuring Dermatology Patients' Quality of Life with Dr. Mary Margaret Chren, MD

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#96: Climate Change and Environmental Science in Dermatology with Dr. Eva Parker, MD

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#95: Dermatology Urgent Care Clinic and Program Overview at the University of Washington with Dr. Jay Vary

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#94: Engineering and Innovation in Dermatology and Dermatopathology with Dr. Laura Gardner, MD

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#93: What Medical Students Should Know About Skin Cancer in Organ Transplant Recipients with Dr. Lee Wheless, MD

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#92: Rural Dermatology & Matching as a DO with Dr. Jordan Lane

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#91: Life at Ohio Health Dermatology residency w/ Dr. Lauren Shegos

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#90: From "Underdog" to a Dermatology Match!

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BONUS: A Medical Student's Guide to Dermatology Research

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#89: Practicing International Dermatology in New Zealand with Dr. Aaron Secrest

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#88 Dual Applying to Dermatology and Anesthesiology with Dr. Akhil Abraham

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#87: Matching into a big academic fellowship as a DO w/ Dr. Farsi

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#86: Let's Get It! A Conversation with "THE DOC", Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil

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#85: Lake Granbury Medical Center Dermatology Program Overview with Dr. Clay Cockerell

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#84: The Spectrum of Dermatology: Creating Your Own Niche

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#83: Recently Matched at Texas Tech University, Dr. Kara Hurley Shares her Tips and Tricks

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#82: Going from a Pediatrics attending to Dermatology with Dr. Charlie Dunn

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#81: Unmatched, TY/Prelim Years, and Ranking w/ Dr. Nicole Hamburger

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#80: How to stand out as an applicant w/ Dr. Dixit

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#79: Getting a Mohs Fellowship started w/ Dr. Luke Maxfield

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#78: Life in private practice with Dr. John Minni

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#77: Dual Applying to Dermatology and Family Medicine with Dr. Jason Mathis

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#76: What a program director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. John Kawaoka from Brown University

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#75: Ultrasound in Dermatology (Plus Application Advice) with Dr. Gabrielle Brokamp Cua, PGY-2

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#74: Applying without Away Rotations and Discovering Complex Medical Dermatology with Dr. Lauren Madigan

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#73: What an associate program director looks for in an applicant: University of Nebraska Medical Center w/ Dr. Megan Arthur

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#72: University of Minnesota Combined Dermatology and Internal Medicine Residency with Dr. Noah Goldfarb and Dr. Samip Sheth

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#71: "Research Fever" with Dr. Jocelyn Gandelman

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#70: From Orthopedic Surgery to Dermatology with Dr. Ciaran Smythe

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#69: From Interventional Cardiology to Radiology to Dermatology w/ Dr. Sickinger

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#68: Med/Derm Residency + sk(in depth) with Dr. Nikki Trupiano

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#67: HIV and LGBTQ+ Dermatology w/ Dr. John Trinidad

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#66: Day in the life of a Mohs Surgeon w/ Dr. Jamison Strahan

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#65: Tips from a newly-matched resident with Dr. Alexandra Taylor

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#64: Rheum Derm, SPOTS, + SLU Program Overview with Dr. Sofia Chaudhry

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#63: Tips from a newly-matched resident with Dr. Jonny Hatch

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#62: Oncodermatology and Hair Loss w/ Dr. Brittany Dulmage

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#61: Couples Matching in Dermatology with Dr. Meckley and Dr. Lowe

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#60: Having a family as a dermatology resident with Dr. Jesse Dewey

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#59: Tips from a newly-matched resident with Dr. Ben Cooper

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#58: A Chat with Dr. Michael Goldfarb About the Practice of General Dermatology and the University of Michigan

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#57: What an Program Director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Henderson, Trinity Health Dermatology Residency Program

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#56: Ty's Tips: Advice from a Newly-Matched Dermatology Resident w/ Ty Gilkey

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#55: What an Program Director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Mariencheck, Wake Forest Dermatology Residency

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#54: What an Associate Program Director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Rice, Sampson Regional Medical Center Dermatology Residency

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#53: From Internal Medicine to Dermatology + Duke Program Overview with Dr. Drew Emge

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#52: What a program director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Sammons, OhioHealth Dermatology Residency

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#51: Research Year Mini-Series IMG Edition: An Interview with Dr. Zeena Nawas from Baylor College of Medicine

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#50: Private Practice Mohs Surgery and Creating a Skincare Line w/ Dr. Angela Casey, MD

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#49: Patient Advocacy in Dermatology: Feeling Empowered to Develop Solutions with Jasmine Ivanna Espy, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advocate and Warrior

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#48: What a program director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Rozenberg from St. John’s dermatology residency program.

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#47: Matching Outside the Match, Rural Dermatology, and the University of New Mexico Dermatology Program with Dr. Mary Logue, MD

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#46: What a program director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Mammino from Orlando Dermatology Residency Program

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#45: Rheumatologic Dermatology, Inpatient Dermatology, and Spanish Free Clinic w/ Dr. Abraham Korman

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#44: Skin of Color Cosmetic Dermatology w/ Dr. Desmond Shipp

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#43: Going from a FM residency to Derm residency with Dr. Gomez-Meade

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#42: Pediatric Dermatology and Program Highlight: The Ohio State University w/ Dr. Joy Mosser

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#41: Hair Loss, Scalp Disorders, and More w/ Dr. Stephanie Trovato

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#40: What a program director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Sikorski from Farmington Hills Dermatology Residency

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#39: An Introduction to What Medical Students Should Know About Dermatoethics w/ Dr. Jane Grant-Kels

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#38: Tips from a resident w/ Dr. Abercrombie from Trinity Health Dermatology Residency (formerly known as St. Joseph Mercy)

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#37: Fellowship Focus Series Pt. 5 – Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery with Dr. Mildred López

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#36: Tips from a DO resident for matching into a MD program w/ Dr. Mojica from UF

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BONUS: Research Year Mini-Series Pt. 2: A Day in the Life of a Research Fellow

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#35: Fellowship Focus Series Pt. 4 - Mohs Surgery with Dr. Kayla McNiece

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#34: From OBGYN to Dermatology w/ Dr. Kelly Tyler

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#33: Fellowship Focus Series Pt. 3 - Dermatopathology via Pathology with Dr. John Cangelosi

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#32: JAMA Dermatology Author Interviews Podcast w/ Dr. Adewole Adamson

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#31: Fellowship Focus Series Pt. 2 - Dermatopathology via Dermatology with Dr. Anisha Patel

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#30: How to Impress Faculty on Away Rotations with Dr. Logan Kolb and Dr. Shawn Schmieder of the Grenz Zone

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#29: Fellowship Focus Series Pt. 1 - Pediatric Dermatology with Dr. Alanna Bree

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#28: Home Visits for Dermatology Patients in Underserved Communities with Dr. Andrea Pearson, MD, FAAD

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#27: What a Resident on a Selection Committee Looks for in a Co-Resident with Dr. Morgan Murphrey, MD, PGY-4 at UC Davis Dermatology Program

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BONUS: A Discussion on Psoriasis with Dr. Steven R. Feldman of Wake Forest Dermatology Program

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#26: The Ultimate Networking Guide w/ Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde

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#25: Application Success Series Pt. 5 - Interviews w/ Dr. Holt

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#24: Application Success Series Pt. 4 - Research w/ Dr. Pulsipher

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#23: Application Success Series Pt. 3 - Experiences w/ Dr. Concilla

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#22: Application Success Series Pt. 2 - Personal Statement & LORs w/ Dr. Militello

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#21: Application Success Series Pt. 1 - Audition Rotations w/ Jonny Hatch

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#20: From not matching to a Harvard fellowship w/ Dr. Brooke Walls

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#19: Complex Medical Dermatology & Clinical Research Trials with Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger

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#18: Tips from a Resident: Auditions and what it is like at UCSD with Dr. Nicola Natsis

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Bonus: Interview Tips with Dr. Brodell | Recording of a Webinar on Scenario and Behavioral Interview Questions

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#17: Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, and Innovation in Dermatology with Dr. Vamsi Varra, MD

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#16: Research Year Mini-Series Pt. 1: Advice for Applying to 1-year Predoctoral Dermatology Research Fellowships

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#15: Program Highlight with Dr. Joseph Pierson, MD: OTC Topicals, iPLEDGE, and Why the University of Vermont Medical Center Dermatology Residency Program (UVM) is so Great

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#14: What a Program Director Looks for in an Applicant with Dr. Annie Dewan

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#13: Tips from a Resident: Excelling during electives and Impressing Residents with Dr. Alessandra Chen

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#12: What to Do if you Fail to Match with Dr. Faraaz Zafar, MD

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#11: Tips from a Resident: Research and Networking with Dr. Colby Presley

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Bonus: DIGAxAPD Webinar Recording on the 2022-2023 Residency Match Process held August 25, 2022

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Bonus: How Professional Societies Can Help You, Research Tips, and More with Dr. April Armstrong, MD

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#10: Tips from a Resident: Research, Volunteering, and Building a Brand with Dr. Anisha Guda, MD

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#9: Is a Med-Derm Program Right for Me? | Should I Talk About My Love for Cosmetics? | Harvard Dermatology | A Conversation with Dr. Kris Liu and Dr. Arash Mostaghimi of the Topical Podcast

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#8: What a Program Director Looks for in an applicant: Largo Medical Center with Dr. Richard Miller, DO | Tips for Applicants | Considerations for DO Students | Being an Applicant with Character

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#7: Considerations for Osteopathic Students Pursuing Dermatology with Jarett Anderson

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#6: Discovering Dermatology: A Chat with Dr. Kristen Kelly

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#5: Rural Dermatology - The University of Mississippi Medical Center Dermatology Program with Dr. Robert Brodell and Dr. Joshua Ortego

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#4: The Dermasphere - Research, Rotations, and Remembering Dermatology - Tips from Drs. Michelle Tarbox and Luke Johnson - Plus Insight into the University of Utah and Texas Tech Lubbock Programs

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#3: Pursuing Derm 3: Auditions, Applications, and Beyond with Dr. CiCi Topham, MD

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Bonus: Interview Tips | A Recording of the APDxDIGA Webinar on November 16, 2021

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#2: Pursuing Derm 2: The Core Rotations with The AnKing

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#1: Pursuing Derm 1: The Pre-Clinical Years with Stafford Brown, III

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#0: The DIGA Podcast Trailer - What We Are About