The DIGA Podcast

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on atopic dermatitis led by Dr. Peter Lio. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series   The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each episode features a...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bonnie Lee, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at University of California Irvine Health and Program Director of the UCI Dermatology Residency. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed her dermatology residency at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by fellowship training in d...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on rosacea, folliculitis and intertrigo led by Dr. Michael Fritz. We hope you enjoy!   About the Dermatology Crash Course Series   The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kabir Al-Tariq, MD. Dr. Al-Tariq is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and is currently in his transitional year before beginning dermatology residency at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Al-Tariq gives us a very inspirational story, discussing perseverance from reapplying to medical school 3 times to suffering a near blinding injury during...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on Warts & Molluscum Contagiosum led by Dr. Sharon Albers. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series  The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Lindsey Greenfield, the first student from Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to match into a Dermatology Residency. Dr. Greenfield talks about her path to dermatology, how she approached rotations, and ways to let your personality and story come through during the application process. It’s an honest and insightful...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on Bugs and Parasitic Infections led by Dr. Elise Burger. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series  The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each epis...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Loren Krueger, Associate Professor and Residency Program Director at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Krueger shares her path into dermatology, from her training at Duke University and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine to completing her dermatology residency at NYU, where she served as chief resident. She reflects on her journey into leade...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) led by Dr. Michael Fritz. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series  The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each epi...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Annie Wang, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Dr. Wang shares her path to dermatology, including medical school, residency, and fellowship training, and reflects on the steps she took to become a competitive applicant. She also offers advice for students interested in pursuing dermatology today. Dr. Wang discus...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on Urticaria and Angioedema led by Dr. Sharon Albers. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series  The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each episode...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kathleen Click, DO, a recent graduate of Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine who matched into the St. John’s Episcopal Dermatology Residency Program in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Click shares a candid perspective on navigating the dermatology match and remaining a strong, competitive applicant without relying solely on top board scores. She...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on autoimmune blistering diseases led by Dr. Benjamin Cooper. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series  The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nicholas Brownstone for a practical discussion on navigating the path to dermatology. Dr. Brownstone shares his journey into the field, including his transition from plastic surgery to dermatology, the challenges of that pivot, and the role of research gap years in shaping his career. A major focus of the episode is mentorship and medical student guidance, whi...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on basic procedures & diagnostic tests led by Dr. Nate Marroquin. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics...

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Lawlor, a Florida native and PGY-1 dermatology resident, who shares her non-linear journey from public health consulting to matching into dermatology at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. We talk about following your passions, staying open-minded, and releasing the pressure of a fixed timeline. As the founder of  If You’re Reading This , Alex r...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we kick off our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on how to describe a lesion led by Dr. Nikki Trupiano. We hope you enjoy! About the Dermatology Crash Course Series The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each episode...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrea Gelabert-Mora, who attended medical school in Puerto Rico and then matched into a dermatology residency in the mainland United States. Dr. Gelabert-Mora shares her unique path, offering insights into what it’s like to transition from a Puerto Rican medical school to a U.S. residency program, and the challenges and opportunities along the way. She also r...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Angela Brimhall, DO, founder of The Holistic Derm and owner of Sage Dermatology & Mohs Surgery in Utah. She is a Mohs surgeon who specializes in holistic dermatology and the treatment of complex medical and surgical skin conditions. Dr. Brimhall completed her DO and MS in clinical research at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and her derm...

In this episode, we are joined by Archana Sangha, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Incyte. Archana explains the underlying causes of vitiligo, common misconceptions, and how patients can potentially achieve repigmentation. Archana also discusses how dermatologists can provide compassionate, comprehensive care that acknowledges the experiences of people living with vitiligo, while helping them set...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jane Grant-Kels, Founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Connecticut, where she established the institution’s first dermatology residency program and dermatopathology laboratory. She shares her path from Cornell Medical College to academic dermatology, her experiences building a department from the ground up, and the leadership les...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Parul Goyal, Associate Program Director of the Rush University Dermatology Residency. Dr. Goyal shares insight into the Rush Dermatology training experience, including didactics, clinic, and what students can expect during audition rotations. She also discusses what she looks for in competitive dermatology applicants and offers practical advice from her perspe...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marjorie Montañez-Wiscovich, Residency Program Director at the University of Florida Department of Dermatology. She shares her journey into dermatology, the experiences that shaped her career, and her approach to leadership and education within the field. Dr. Montañez-Wiscovich also discusses the UF Dermatology Residency Program, offering insight into its cult...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nader Aboul-Fettouh, a board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and founder of Blue Ribbon Dermatology in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Aboul-Fettouh shares his journey from medical school to private practice, offering insight into the path to dermatology, lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to open and grow a practice in 2025. Tune in to hear his advice...

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Olivia Perez, who recently matched into a dermatology residency after beginning her training in family medicine. Dr. Perez shares her compelling journey of realizing her true passion for dermatology during her intern year and the steps she took to successfully make the switch. She offers an honest look at what it’s like to pivot specialties...