Mixed Topics
Original Research
A Comparison of Knowledge Acquisition and Perceived Efficacy of a Traditional vs Flipped Classroom–Based Dermatology Residency Curriculum
Flipped and traditional classroom models were compared in the Duke University Medical Center (Durham, North Carolina) dermatology residency...
From the Journals
Calif. woman poisoned by methylmercury-containing skin cream
The patient has undergone extensive chelation therapy, but remains unable to verbalize or care for herself.
Environmental Dermatology
What’s Eating You? Blister Beetles Revisited
Blister beetles can cause a blistering dermatitis in humans by emitting the substance cantharidin, which has been pharmologically used as a...
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...
Conference Coverage
ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says
NEW ORLEANS – Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA still concerned about biotin affecting troponin tests
The agency has issued an update to its 2017 safety communication.
Commentary
How I became a better doctor
Dr. Richard W. Cohen describes how his experience as a patient changed his perspective on practicing medicine.
Under My Skin
The fundamental things apply
I wrote my first column for this periodical 22 years ago; this will be my last.
Conference Coverage
Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar kicks off on Thursday
The annual Skin Disease Education Foundation’s Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar gets underway Thursday and will feature presentations on topics...
News
FDA advisory committee supports birth control patch approval
Concerns persist regarding pregnancy rates and VTE risk among women with obesity who use the patch.
From the Journals
Demeaning patient behavior takes emotional toll on physicians
Deciding how or whether to respond was often dictated by the level of support from colleagues, a professional responsibility to peers.