Dermalogues: The Dermatology Residents Podcast with Dr. Kerri Purdy

Canadian Dermatology Association
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Are you a Dermatology resident looking for answers to your burning questions from some of the top experts in our field? Then Dermalogues is for you. Dr Kerri Purdy puts the questions residents often ask to subject area experts from across Canada. The conversation is fun, engaging and casual but packed with helpful tips and thoughtful guidance. And you don’t have to just listen, you can also be part of the program. Tag us on X/Twitter @CdnDermatology with your questions or with your ideas for upcoming episodes. This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Produced by David McGuffin, ExploreProductions.ca Cover art by Dr Noelle Wong Theme music by Lee Rosevere

  1. Oct 5

    S8 Ep1: Making Dermoscopy Memorable with Dr. Michelle Tarbox

    In the Season 8 premiere of Dermalogues, Dr. Kerri Purdy welcomes Dr. Michelle Tarbox, co-host of the popular Dermasphere podcast, for a lively conversation about podcasting, medical education and the clinical art of dermoscopy. Dr. Tarbox reflects on the unlikely beginnings of Dermasphere, from recording underneath blankets to producing over 200 episodes filled with practical, clinically actionable teaching. She explains how podcasting has made her a better educator, clinician, researcher and patient advocate—and why humour, music and memorable associations can help learners retrieve important information when it matters most. The conversation then turns to dermoscopy. Drs. Tarbox and Purdy discuss what to look for when choosing a dermatoscope, contact versus non-contact examination, polarized and non-polarized light, dermoscopic photography and the importance of recognizing when a lesion simply does not fit a patient’s usual pattern. Dr. Tarbox also shares practical approaches to interpreting vascular structures, using dermoscopy in patients with darker skin tones and distinguishing inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. And thanks to Drs. Kevin Kim and Alicia Van, both second year dermatology residents at the University of Ottawa, for contributing questions for this episode. Dr. Michelle Tarbox is an associate professor of dermatology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is fellowship-trained in dermatopathology, and her clinical interests include dermoscopy, cosmetics and hair disorders. For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca  And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber.  Dermalogues is produced David McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca with Graham McGuffin and Clare McGuffin. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

  2. 5d ago

    S8 Ep2: Leadership and Advocacy with new CMA President Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi

    “We are a small specialty in dermatology, but we need to be involved in larger discussions. There are a lot of things that we do well, both in leadership, in getting different perspectives, in being part of the community and seeing a variety of patients, that we can lend to any medical organization.” How can dermatologists help shape the future of medicine—inside and outside the clinic? Dr. Kerri Purdy welcomes Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi for a conversation about physician leadership, health advocacy and finding the confidence to put your hand up. A dermatologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University, Dr. Ogunyemi is the first Black president of the Canadian Medical Association. From student leadership to representing physicians on the national stage, he shares how taking on unfamiliar roles can build skills, broaden perspectives and create opportunities to make a difference. Together, Kerri and Bolu explore: Getting involved in leadership during residency—and why you don’t need a perfect résumé to begin.Building confidence in public speaking and working with the media.Social media’s influence on skin health, body image and patients’ expectations.The opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in medicine.Improving education and care across all skin tones, and sharing that knowledge beyond dermatology.Plus, a lighter question: does the CMA president get the new medical school backpack? A special thank-you to Dr. Nickoo Merati, PGY5 dermatology resident at McGill University, for contributing a thoughtful question about building on dermatology’s progress in skin of colour education across Canadian medicine. For more on skin-of-colour care Enjoying Dermalogues? Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review. For more conversations from the world of dermatology, listen to JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr. Kirk Barber. For more on the work of the CDA visit dermatology.ca Dermalogues is produced by David McGuffin with Graham McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca

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Are you a Dermatology resident looking for answers to your burning questions from some of the top experts in our field? Then Dermalogues is for you. Dr Kerri Purdy puts the questions residents often ask to subject area experts from across Canada. The conversation is fun, engaging and casual but packed with helpful tips and thoughtful guidance. And you don’t have to just listen, you can also be part of the program. Tag us on X/Twitter @CdnDermatology with your questions or with your ideas for upcoming episodes. This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Produced by David McGuffin, ExploreProductions.ca Cover art by Dr Noelle Wong Theme music by Lee Rosevere

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