Topical: The Dermatology Podcast

Kristina Liu
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Kris Liu and Arash Mostaghimi talk candidly about what it takes and what it's like on the road to becoming dermatologists.

  1. 09/07/2023

    S4E8: Writing a Book, Inpatient Consults and Medical Education

    What 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

    44 min

  2. 08/28/2023

    S4E7: Fireside Chats with Dr. Rebecca Hartman

    Are 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

    1h 1m

  3. 07/13/2023

    S4E6: Research "fever," finding balance, and getting to the "Why" of our careers

    We 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

    1h 9m

  4. 06/05/2023

    S4E5: How to Find a Research Mentor

    Finding 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

    52 min

  5. 01/22/2023

    S4E4: January Role Call

    Happy 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!

    46 min

  6. 10/31/2022

    S4E3: Fireside Chats with Dr. Annie Dewan, Part II

    If 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

    26 min

  7. 10/31/2022

    S4E2: Fireside Chats with Dr. Annie Dewan, Part I

    Topical 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

    55 min

  8. 07/01/2022

    Special Episode: Topical Pod goes on the DIGA Podcast

    In 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

    1h 18m
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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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