2020-2021 Dermatology Interest Group Officers

Co-Presidents: Kayla Felix (kfelix@wakehealth.edu) and Aditi Senthilnathan (asenthil@wakehealth.edu)
Vice President: Matthew Johnson (matthejo@wakehealth.edu)
Volunteer Coordinator: Pooja Shah (pmshah@wakehealth.edu)
Secretary: Katherine Beuerlein (kbeuerle@wakehealth.edu)
Treasurer: Arsh Patel (arshpatel@wakehealth.edu)

2020-2021 Updates

Thanks for your interest in the DIG! Please fill out the following form to stay in the loop about our events: https://forms.gle/zguNnTzdR1wgbteAA

Dermatology Interest Group Opportunities

1. Attendings available for shadowing: Please contact the DIG Vice President to arrange shadowing opportunities or request to attend Grand Rounds.

1. Steve Feldman
2. William Huang
3. Rita Pichardo
4. Joseph Jorizzo
5. Amy McMichael
6. Omar Sangueza
7. Sarah Taylor
8. Lindsay Strowd
9. Phillip Williford
10. Kerry Fike

2. 2021 Dermatology Conference Guide

Link to information about Dermatology conferences, dates, and deadlines!

3. Research in the Department:

Faculty Member	Research Interests	Email
Amy McMichael, MD Professor and Chair	Ethnic and pigmented skin disease, hair and scalp disease, medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology	amcmicha@wakehealth.edu
Steve Feldman, MD, PhD Professor and Director of Center for Dermatology Research	Medication adherence, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, healthcare economics/efficiency	sfeldman@wakehealth.edu
William Huang, MD, MPH Assistant Professor, Residency Director	Complex medical dermatology, dermatology-rheumatology, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, pyoderma gangrenosum, SLE	whuang@wakehealth.edu
Rita Pichardo, MD Assistant Professor	Dermatologic diseases in Latino immigrant workers, women’s health and vulvar dermatoses, dermatopathology	rpichard@wakehealth.edu
Joseph Jorizzo, MD Professor and Former and Founding Chair	Rheumatologic/immunodermatology,dermatologic manifestations of internal disease, pediatric dermatology	jjorizzo@wakehealth.edu
Sarah Taylor, MD, MPH Assistant Professor	Alternative/complimentary medicine in dermatology, cosmetic dermatology	saratayl@wakehealth.edu
Omar Sangueza, MD Professor	Dermatopathology	osanguez@wakehealth.edu
Lindsay Strowd, MD Assistant Professor, Director of Medical Student Education	Inpatient dermatology, complex medical dermatology, dermatology-rheumatology	lchaney@wakehealth.edu
Phillip Williford, MD Director of Dermatologic Surgery	Cutaneous oncology, high risk skin cancer, Mohs surgery	pwillifo@wakehealth.edu
Kerry Fike, MD, RPh Assistant Professor	Cutaneous oncology, high risk skin cancer, Mohs surgery	kfike@wakehealth.edu

4. Summer and year-round opportunities in dermatology (fellowships, scholarships, research programs, clinical experiences, volunteer opportunities, etc.)

New research opportunities for 2021 will be added as they become available.

a. Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Medical Student Research Grant Program

The MRF offers $3,000 grants to providing funding for medical students to engage in short clinical or laboratory-based research projects focused on better understanding the biology and treatment of melanoma. Approximately five to ten research grants will be awarded each year. Applicants must be a medical student in good academic standing at an accredited US medical school or institution; they must also be either a United States citizen or a permanent resident of the United States. Grants are generally awarded at the end of January. Application deadline for 2022 has not yet been announced.

http://www.melanoma.org/research/mrf-medical-student-research-grant

b. American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Mentorship Program

The Diversity Mentorship Program offers hands-on exposure to students who are interested in learning more about the specialty of dermatology through a one-on-one mentorship experience with a dermatologist of the student's choice.

Who should apply: First- through fourth-year medical students who are considered to be underrepresented in medicine* may apply to participate in the American Academy of Dermatology’s Diversity Mentorship Program.

Applications are due on November 1st for the upcoming year.

Contact: Tina Matillano, Project Specialist, Member Services

Phone: (847) 240-1255, Fax: (847) 240-1859, Email: timatillano@aad.org

Required information for consideration: Online application. A copy of your résumé or curriculum vitae. A copy of your medical school transcript. First-year students may submit a list of current classes. Two professional letters of recommendation.

* The Academy recognizes the following racial and ethnic groups as underrepresented in the field of dermatology (as related to the US population): Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latino, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. Must be a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa.

https://www.aad.org/members/residents-fellows-resource-center/make-a-difference/diversity-mentorship-program/diversity-mentorship-faqs

c. Medical Student Grants Targeting Melanoma and Skin Cancer

Description: Supports medical students to do research in the area of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer

Amount: $7,000 (renewable for one year)

Deadline: Online application due in February 17, 2021

2021 Guidelines for reference: https://www.americanskin.org/research/pdf/9-2021-ASA-David-Lyons-Medical-Student-Grant-Melanoma-and-Skin-Cancer-Guidelines.pdf

d. Community Care Dermatology Clinic – Winston-Salem, NC

A monthly clinic which takes place on Monday evenings once a month from 6p-8p. This experience is currently paused.

e. DEAC Dermatology Specialty Nights – Winston-Salem, NC

Typically, dermatology attendings and residents volunteer to see patients at the DEAC clinic on Wednesday evenings every other month. This opportunity is accessible through the monthly DEAC sign up email when offered.

f. Share The Health Fair - Winston-Salem

Share The Health Fair is an annual event that provides healthcare to the indigent population of Winston-Salem. At the dermatology booth you will work one on one with residents to provide basic dermatologic care to English and Spanish speaking patients.

g. AAD Annual Skin Cancer Screening Event

The event is held at the WFBH dermatology clinic. Date and time for 2021 are TBD.