Podcast
Topical: The Dermatology Podcast
Hosted by Kristina Liu · EN
Kris Liu and Arash Mostaghimi talk candidly about what it takes and what it's like on the road to becoming dermatologists.
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S4E8: Writing a Book, Inpatient Consults and Medical Education
Sep 7, 202300:43:58Tap to summarizeWhat 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 @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
Transcribe →S4E7: Fireside Chats with Dr. Rebecca Hartman
Aug 28, 202301:01:14Tap to summarizeAre you curious about the important work taking place inside the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system? Are you interested in learning more about melanoma epidemiology and clinical research? Then you don't want to miss this episode with our very special guest, Dr. Rebecca Hartman. 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://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
Transcribe →S4E6: Research "fever," finding balance, and getting to the "Why" of our careers
Jul 13, 202301:08:47Tap to summarizeWe 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. 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://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
Transcribe →S4E5: How to Find a Research Mentor
Jun 5, 202300:51:48Tap to summarizeFinding 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://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
Transcribe →S4E4: January Role Call
Jan 22, 202300:46:14Tap to summarizeHappy 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!
Transcribe →S4E3: Fireside Chats with Dr. Annie Dewan, Part II
Oct 31, 202200:25:40Tap to summarizeIf 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 Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
Transcribe →S4E2: Fireside Chats with Dr. Annie Dewan, Part I
Oct 31, 202200:54:40Tap to summarizeTopical 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 @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
Transcribe →Special Episode: Topical Pod goes on the DIGA Podcast
Jul 1, 202201:18:22Tap to summarizeIn 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/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
Transcribe →S4E1: We're baaaaack!
Apr 17, 202200:42:07Tap to summarizeHi 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.
Transcribe →S3E8 - Dialogues with Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, Part II
May 13, 202100:33:27Tap to summarizeCan'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: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast
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