The DIGA Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Dr. Erica Ginsburg discovered her passion for dermatology while working as a licensed practical nurse in the field during her undergraduate years. Now a dermatology resident in Florida, she joins us to share her journey to matching into dermatology, along with practical tips on studying, research, and volunteering. Dr. Ginsburg also reflects on the most rewarding aspects of dermatology, the surprises she encountered when starting residency, and what a typical day looks like for her as a dermatology resident. With honest and thoughtful insight, she offers valuable advice for medical students interested in the specialty. We hope you enjoy!

Connect with Dr. Ginsburg:

TikTok: @doctorericag

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Today’s Host, Katelyn: @katsteng

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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

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Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:

By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Gwilym, DO. Dr. Gwilym is a family practitioner by training who has furthered her foundation in dermatology. She now specializes in skin cancer screening and skin disease. Dr. Gwilym gives us the rundown on how her passion for dermatology blossomed and how she has been able to incorporate both her general medical knowledge and her dermatology knowledge to provide excellent patient care. We hope you enjoy!

Learn More:

- Habif’s Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy

- American Academy of Dermatology – Basic Dermatology Curriculum

- Dermatology DDX Deck (Adults & Pediatrics)

- DermNet

Contact Dr. Gwilym:  gwilymj2@ohio.edu

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DIGA Instagram: @derminterest

Today’s Host, George: @georgepapadeas

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: **https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four**

License: **https://filmmusic.io/standard-license**

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In this episode, we sit down with DIGA Podcast founder and former host, Dr. Jonny Hatch, a current dermatology resident who recently transitioned from intern year to dermatology training. Dr. Hatch shares his experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for new residents on what to expect and resources he found helpful, from textbooks to online tools, flashcards, and podcasts. Whether you’re preparing for residency or simply curious about the journey, tune in to gain practical tips and lessons Dr. Hatch wishes he knew before stepping into dermatology. We hope you enjoy!

Connect with Dr Hatch: @drjonnyhatch

Mentioned Resources

Dermki: https://community.ankihub.net/t/welcome-to-the-dermki-deck/143907

Dermnemonics: https://dermnemonics.academyofmine.net/

DermatoGraphix: https://dermatographix.com/

AAD Basic Dermatology Modules: https://www.aad.org/member/education/residents/bdc

Dermatology, 5th Edition, Bolognia et. al.: https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/dermatology-9780702082252.html

Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin, 14th Edition,James et al.: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/andrews-diseases-of-the-skin/james/978-0-323-87870-8

Review of Dermatology, 2nd Edition, Alikahn et.al.: https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/review-of-dermatology-9780323653862.html

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DIGA Instagram: @⁠derminterest⁠

Today's Host: @austin_black

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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠

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Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠incompetech.com⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:

By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we talk with Ciaran Smythe, DO, a current dermatology resident at Health Education Services of Lake Granbury Medical Center. Prior to dermatology residency, Dr. Smythe matched into an orthopedic surgery program and completed one year of his training in orthopedics. In this episode, Dr. Smythe shares what the process is like to leave a residency, how he successfully matched into a dermatology, and shares advice for those looking to pursue a career in the field. We hope you enjoy.

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Connect with Dr. Smythe

Email: orthotoderm@gmail.com

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DIGA: @⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠

Today's Host, Austin: @⁠⁠⁠austin_black⁠⁠⁠

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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

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Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠

License: ⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

On todays show we are joined by Dr. Maryam Sickinger and she shares how she started out in internal medicine, then matched into radiology and finally ended up as a dermatologist. She also give advice for students interested in matching into dermatology. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in derm!

Contact - Instagram  

Nate: @natem_33 

Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode, we talk with Nikki Trupiano, MD, a current resident in the combined medicine-dermatology residency at Northwestern, and co-founder of the dermatology research newsletter, sk(in depth). Dr. Trupiano talks with us about why she elected to peruse a combined med/derm residency, what a residency of this sort looks like, offers insight into sk(in depth), and more. We hope you enjoy.

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Connect with Dr. Trupiano

Email: nikki.trupiano@northwestern.edu

Instagram: nikki_trups

Twitter: NikkiTrupiano

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Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skindepthderm.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @skindepthderm⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@skindepth_derm⁠⁠⁠

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DIGA: @⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠

Today's Host, Austin: @⁠⁠austin_black⁠⁠

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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠

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Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: ⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠

License: ⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

How can dermatologists best address the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ population? In this episode, we talk with Dr. John Trinidad, an attending dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Tune in to learn about Dr. Trinidad’s expertise in caring for LGBTQ+ patients as a dermatologist, his many tips for success, and much more!

Contact: jtrinidad@mgh.harvard.edu

Learn More:

https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/22899/john-christopher-trinidad

https://doctors.massgeneralbrigham.org/provider/John+Christopher+Lorenzo+Trinidad/2275939

Music:

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

On todays episode we are joined my Dr. Jamison Strahan and he shares his journey to dermatology and what a day in the life of a Mohs Surgeon looks. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other students interested in dermatology!

Contact - Instagram  

Nate: @natem_33 

Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today we are joined by Dr. Sofia Chaudhry, an associate professor of dermatology at Saint Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Chaudhry is passionate about dermatologic presentations of rheumatologic diseases and community outreach. Motivated by this passion, Dr. Chaudhry was a driving force behind the creation of SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students), an educational initiative targeted at sharing sun protection information with school-aged children. In this episode, Dr. Chaudhry shares with us the story behind how SPOTS was founded, ways for medical students to be involved with the program, and shares insight into the dermatology residency at SLU. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others!

Check out SPOTS

https://SpotsEducation.org/

Instagram: spotseducation

Facebook: SPOTS

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DIGA: @⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠

Today's Host, Austin: @⁠⁠austin_black⁠⁠

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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠

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Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: ⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠

License: ⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license