Medicare upcoding?
I'm currently working at a dermatology office with one dermatologist where every visit, even 5 minute encounters, is billed as a 99214. Since I started working here, I've seen maybe one visit billed as...
View ArticleSevere red green colorblindness, can I still do derm?
I'm interested in dermatology, I have pretty severe red green colorblindness however. Will this stop me from becoming a dermatologist?
View ArticleMohs Exam Confusion
Will dermatology residents graduating in June 2025 be able to sit for the Mohs examination. This post on the ABD website seems to indicate that they will not be able to? Any insight? Are candidates who...
View ArticleNon-ACGME mohs fellowship credentialing?
Hello all, Unfortunately, I did not match into an ACGME approved mohs fellowhsip but a non-ACGME program has accepted me as their new fellow. They have an awesome curriculum and I know I will come out...
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Superficial RT
Hi, I'm a radiation oncologist and fascinated with dermatology's foray into our world Curious about something - How/why would you bill a simulation (77280) charge every treatment and IGRT (G6001) for...
View ArticleDermatopathology interviews 2025-2026
Hi! Wanted to start this to keep track of which programs have sent out offers, currently interviewing, or are already full for the 2025-2026 academic year. So far I know: Michigan- full UMass- full...
View ArticleERAS Application device
I am a 4th year DO student applying dermatology. I have been going back and forth on whether I should indicate a geographic preference or just list no geographic preference and rely on signaling for my...
View ArticleBest gift for a recent derm graduate
Good friend of mine recently graduated from dermatology residency and wanting to get her a nice gift and wondering what you guys would recommend? Thanks!
View ArticleNumber of Programs to Apply to for Dermatopathology Fellowship
Derm applying for a dermatopathology fellowship next cycle. How many programs do applicants typically apply to?
View ArticleMatching Derm 2+2 programs
Hi I was hoping someone could give me a sense of derm 2+2 programs as I'm hoping to go into academic derm and haven't seen much info on this here. I'm currently in my research year at a T20 west coast...
View ArticleDermpath Salary as new graduate
Do any recent graduates from fellowship have a ballpark range on what people are offering or what they asked for when negotiating. My question is more for those who have elected to do 100%...
View ArticleThoughts on the top Mohs Fellowship Programs?
I know subjective with so many factors, but do any really stand out for you? Are there some that most colleagues would objectively place at the top? Anyone have a top 5? Would love to hear your thoughts!
View ArticleIf you couldn’t do derm what specialty would you have chosen?
What would have been your runner up? Were you considering or did you dual apply when you went through the match?
View ArticleExperimental technique to thin out thick nasal tip skin - using tattoo...
I was thinking about possible ways to thin the skin of the nasal tip in preparation for or after a rhinoplasty. Why don't we investigate the administration of triamcinolone to bulbous regions of thick...
View ArticleCan derms work from 9 to 5 5 days a week?
Can derms work from 9 to 5 5 days a week with no on call or weekend shifts? How common is this setup?
View ArticleObtaining hyaluronidase for resident teaching sessions
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has advice on how to obtain free hyaluronidase for our cosmetic teaching sessions. We have tons of filler, neurotoxin, etc, through various resident cosmetic grants, but...
View ArticleSolo dermpath - total # of biopsies per year?
Generally speaking, how many biopsies per year are necessary to keep a private practice solo dermpath busy? For example, if a solo dermpath wanted to do path 3 full days a week, how many biopsies would...
View ArticleHow difficult is a dermpath match?
How hard is it to get a dermpath fellowship from a dermatology residency?
View ArticleWhat are your thoughts on patients who do cosmetic procedures abroad?
I have heard of patients going to the Caribbean or Mexico for certain cosmetic procedures. given how little insurance covers. In many cases, it can be a material difference in cost, even factoring in...
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