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

In this special episode for Psoriasis Awareness Month, we sit down with Dayna Pham to talk about her journey living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. She shares the long road to diagnosis, the emotional and physical toll of the disease, and how these experiences ultimately led her to become a dedicated volunteer and advocate with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). This conversation goes beyond her personal story, as we also dive into how medical students can better support patients with psoriatic disease and get involved with the NPF. Whether you're pursuing a career in dermatology or simply want to become a more compassionate and informed future physician, this episode offers valuable insights into patient-centered care, chronic illness advocacy, and the power of lived experience. We hope you enjoy!Metioned Resources- National Psoriasis Foundation: Website & Social Media- Arthritis Foundation: https://www.arthritis.org/- Appealing an insurance decision: https://www.psoriasis.org/appealing-an-insurance-decision/- Sign up for action alerts: https://www.psoriasis.org/action-alert-center/Connect with Dayna: @kawaiidayna---DIGA Instagram: @⁠derminterest⁠Today’s Host, Austin: @⁠austin_black---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/