What goes into the writing of a textbook? It certainly involves a passion for teaching, steadfast determination and a lot of sweat equity.  In this episode, Dr. Caroline Nelson talks about the many hats she wears: educator, inpatient and complex medical dermatologist, and author to a newly published board-review book for dermatology residents.  Spoiler alert: Topical does its first giveaway! Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com (email for giveaway!) Twitter: @TopicalPod             @Wolters_Kluwer             @KristinaLiu ..read more

We are delighted to welcome Dr. (and Assistant Dean) Daniel Butler back on our podcast!  Dr. Butler shares his valuable insights on how to find purpose and balance in life, and how he turned his passions into a career in geriatric dermatology and medical education.  Bonus: we also discuss his recent article on "research fever," and the challenges and opportunities facing programs and applicants ..read more

Finding the "right" research mentor or research fellowship can be an exciting - and daunting - process.  We meet with three current research fellows to talk about what to look for in a mentor, how to gauge the right fit, the goals of the fellowship year and the mentor / mentee relationship. Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http ..read more

Happy 2023, dear listeners!  We are back in the studio for a January roll call: aka what you should be doing right now depending on your year of training in medical school.  We talk about clinical rotations, research years, applications and more.   Spoiler alert: the "product" of a research year is not publications ..read more

If you couldn't get enough of the candid conversations with Dr. Dewan, neither could we.  In Part II, we learn about the wonderful Vanderbilt dermatology residency program.  It has it all: comprehensive training learning from complex patients, a revamped curriculum, fantastic faculty and a warm and tight-knit community.  And of course, we can't help but talk a little about ERAS and the application process. Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi Fo ..read more

Topical is back (back again) after Kris brought home the newest baby team member this summer.  We are excited to kickoff our new season wtih a special guest, Dr. Annie Dewan.  She is a dermatologist extraordinaire, a residency program director and mom of three. Join us as we learn about her path to dermatology, her passion for complex medical derm, and how she juggles in all! (Spoiler: we did not learn her secret to having 30 hours in a day) Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD         ..read more

In this special episode, we join Jonny Hatch on the DIGA podcast to talk about - what else - our love for dermatology!  We discuss Med-Derm programs, cosmetic dermatology, tips for dermatology applicants, and much more.     Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com derminterestpod@gmail.com https://derminterest.com/diga-podcast/ Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi             @Derminterest Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topi ..read more

Hi listeners, have you missed us?  We have certainly missed you.  Arash and Kris return from our hiatus to share a life update and to introduce the latest season of Topical.  We will be returning with monthly episodes, exploring the world of dermatology from different and innovative angles.   ..read more

Can't get enough of these honest, powerful conversations with Dr. Oyerinde? Neither could we.  In Part II, we talk about the "minority tax," the need for universal Skin of Color dermatology education, and how diversity & inclusion efforts should a valuable part of the academic currency.   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi              @oyetewa Instagram: @oyetewa https://notanotherdoctorblog.com Follow us on ..read more

Oceanographer, poet, doctor - all these were aspirations of Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, and she has achieved many of these and more.  We talk about her path to dermatology and her interests in diversity, equity and inclusion.  We delve deep into how to combat micro-aggressions, minimize implicit bias and how to take action toward being upstanders in medicine.     Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi               ..read more