disability insurance: when to purchase
I will be a ty intern in 2020 and start pgy2 in 2021. I want to get disability during residency as I understand this allows lower rates given a younger age. I am considering getting a plan beginning of...
View ArticleDermpath job advice
I'm currently a rising third year derm resident with a dermpath fellowship secured for 2021-2022. I'm planning on continuing a mix of gen derm and dermpath. I want to start looking for jobs soon so I...
View ArticlePA supervision compensation
What is a typical compensation model for supervising midlevels? What do you all think is fair? To me, it is an easy argument to be made that spending the time supervising and placing your license on...
View ArticleStudent loan repayment strategy for dermatology
Hi guys, I just graduated from med school. I was wondering how everyone opted to pay off their student loans. Given that many dermatology residents go into private practice after training (my plan as...
View ArticleMohs Compensation Negotiation
Hoping to start looking for positions this winter. When evaluating employee contracts for Mohs, what’s the typical structure for compensation? %collections? Are the percentages similar to what’s...
View ArticleInterest in dermatology but no home program + MD/PhD
Hello, I apologize if this is the wrong place but I was hoping I could get some insight from people with experience. I’m an MS2- MD/PhD student at a smaller school that lacks a home program, though...
View ArticleStarting own practice vs. PE
I know this is premature, but I'm a fourth year medical student applying for dermatology residency this upcoming cycle. I've been trying to learn as much about the business side of medicine now that I...
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Backup plan
If I don't match this cycle should I just do this: On their own - Binghamton News The MD degree seems too restrictive if I don't match. Should I open up my options and get the more versatile NP degree...
View ArticleSeeing Derm PA versus Dermatologist for annual checkup
Annually I make an appointment to have my Dermatologist examine me for potential skin problems. At the last appointment the office called and said the PA would be doing these screenings going forward....
View ArticleChrome-tanned leather (Hexavalent Chromium and leather products)
Hello Hexavalent Chromium can cause not only contact dermatitis but also many other malignancies. I always thought Chromium is something that can be ingested or inhaled only in special environment...
View ArticleDermatology Malpractice Case and Expert Witness Opinion
Interesting case about a dermatologist getting sued for causing scarring around a patient's mouth. Used IPL and caused burns. Allegedly made too many passes over the skin and didn't let the skin cool....
View ArticleThread About Private Equity
I wanted to post a thread where we could discuss actual experiences with private equity. Currently, 11% of all dermatology practices are PE-owned. There is a general distaste among dermatologists for...
View ArticleMy Chances for Derm Residency as a DO?
Hi guys, 4th year DO student here. I was hoping if anyone could provide some advice in regards to my chances for a Derm residency. Given that audition rotations are not possible due to COVID, one of my...
View Article2021 E&M Coding Effect on Compensation
So I know the E&M codes are undergoing a major overhaul in 2021, focusing more on MDM rather than hitting a certain number of exam sites etc. What do you think the effect on dermatology will be? I...
View ArticleUofF Board Review course review?
Hey everyone, Just wanted to see if any current grads and recent grads experience with UofF Derm/Dermpath board review course. Obviously with everything going online these days there is the added...
View ArticleBasic ITE exam for 1st year residents percentiles
I am wondering how difficult/ detailed the exam is or if anyone has the percentile charting based on the right questions? How much prep/ textbook is needed to score in higher percentiles? Is this exam...
View ArticleHow difficult is a dermpath match?
How hard is it to get a dermpath fellowship from a dermatology residency?
View ArticleSan Diego Dermatology Symposium: A Live VIRTUAL Experience September 11-13,...
Join us for the Inaugural San Diego Dermatology Symposium (SDDS) - A Live Virtual Experience being held on September 11-13, 2020. Sixteen renowned faculty will present updates on clinically-relevant...
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