The Dermalorian Podcast

With dermatology NP and PA compensation on the rise, jobs may be competitive. Michelle Sullentrup, CEO and Founder of MyDermRecruiter, shares tips for showcasing productivity and understanding your value to a potential employer. Also in this episode of the Dermalorian™ Podcast, Michelle Hure, MD, MS, FAAD shares insights on working with a dermatopathologist and Jayme Heim, MSN, FNP-BC talks about...

In this special bonus edition of The Dermalorian Podcast™, you'll get a sneak peek at what's in store during the DEF Essential Resource Meeting 2024 (DERM2024) NP/PA CME Conference, the largest national NP/PA CME conference in dermatology. Hear from DEF Founder and President, Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP; Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C; Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C; Sandri John...

Data show that compensation for dermatology NPs and PAs is on the rise, according to Michelle Sullentrup, CEO and Founder of MyDermRecruiter. In this episode of the Dermalorian™ podcast, she shares insights on compensation and hiring trends. Plus, get an update on the Physician Associate title now enacted in Oregan law. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Educat...

Acne is one of the most common skin diseases, and nearly every individual will develop acne at some point in their lives. Treatment options range from OTC antimicrobials to prescription oral therapies, like isotretinoin. Hilary Baldwin, MD, Founding Director of the Acne Treatment and Research Center in Brooklyn, NY provides an overview of acne pathogenesis, gives insights on treatment selection, a...

"Forever chemicals" have been in the news, and maybe they've been in your clinic. From skincare and makeup products to occupational gear and more, patients are exposed to PFAS, and there could be effects on their skin. Michelle Hure, MD, gives an overview of forever chemicals and key considerations in the dermatology clinic. Plus, Linda Stein Gold, MD shares an update on topical ros...

Fungal nail disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat, especially when patients have concomitant diseases that can cause nail dystrophy. DERM faculty member April Armstrong, MD, MPH provides practical guidance on the diagnosis and management of nail disease. Also in this edition, DEF Founder Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C reveals the 2024 Contact Allergen of the Year and DEF Advisory Council Memb...

Dermatology clinicians are used to seeing some pretty strange diagnoses. But DEF Advisory Council member Wendy Cantrell, DNP, had a particularly interesting one. Inspired by the Stranger Dx™ theme for DERM2023, she shared the case of a 24-year-old male patient who presented with complaints of an intermittent rash that appears 2 to 3 times per month—after a bowel movement. Can you solve the case? A...

What’s the difference between primary and secondary failure of a biologic? And why does it matter? Exploring an actual patient case, faculty from the DEF Biologic and Small Molecule NP/PA CME Bootcamp—April Armstrong, MD, MPH; David E. Cohen, MD, MPH; Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C; and Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C—address these questions and many more. Plus, Mary Beth Hagan, Founder of TITAN Aesthetic Recru...

From a resource to help identify “forever chemicals” in cosmetics and skin care products to objective measures to use in the chart note, there are a number of tools, tips, and tricks that dermatology care professionals can use on a daily basis. Speaking at DERM2023, dermatologists David E. Cohen, MD, MPH, Ted Rosen, MD, and Michelle Hure, MD share some of their best practical tips. Plus, Linda Ste...

Aesthetic versus medical dermatology can be a false dichotomy. Dermatologist Gilly Munavalli, MD says there is often a medical/cosmetic overlap. He and dermatologist Suneel Chilukuri, MD, agree that there are many basic aesthetic interventions that could fit into virtually any dermatology practice. They discuss options from chemical peels and microneedling to medical grade skincare. Plus, Adam Fri...

Dermatopathology isn't typically meant to provide definitive diagnosis. But it can give important information for supporting a diagnosis and guiding patient care. Michelle Hure, MD, founder of OC Skin Lab in Orange County, CA, shares 10 tips for getting better results from a dermatopathologist. Also in this edition, Michelle Sullentrup of MyDermRecruiter.com talks about measuring production a...

The first self-administered biosimilars for dermatology have come to market, bringing along a number of questions for patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and others. TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C and Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP break through the noise to explain biosimilars, interchangeability, and implications for patient care. Plus, hear from Hilary Baldwin, MD, about giving great presentations an...

One of the biggest challenges for NPs and PAs working in dermatology and the practices that hire them is understanding fair and appropriate compensation strategies. Michelle Sullentrup, CEO of MyDermRecruiter.com, joins DEF Founder Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C, for a no-nonsense discussion of billing, collections, productivity, and bonuses. Get answers to the most common compensation questions! Also i...

What's coming up at DERM2023 StrangerDx? Listen in as DEF Founder, Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; Andrea Nguyen, MS, PA-C; Adam Friedman, MD; Michelle Hure, MD; Ted Rosen, MD; and Leigh Ann Pansch,  MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP, give updates about the CME conference and share previews from their presentations. Get insights on STD incidence and prevention, "forever chemicals" in dermatology, and unu...

In the second a 2-part series, Ted Rosen, MD continues his focus on systemic diseases in skin of color. He addresses the diagnosis and management of systemic lupus erythematosis and scleroderma, which may have a higher prevalence and more severe presentation in black patients. Plus, Dr. Adam Friedman weighs in on hair loss treatments and Dr. Julie Harper offers tips on UV safety education.  Like w...

Cutaneous sarcoidosis and hidradenitis suppurativa are two diseases that can be particularly challenging for patients with skin of color. Ted Rosen, MD, FAAD, discusses the diagnosis and long-term management of these conditions. Plus, April Armstrong, MD, FAAD assesses the impact of dietary changes in psoriasis management, and Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP, and Andrea Nguyen, PA-C, MPAS, talk about wh...

Every case of eczema is different, and each patient needs individualized support to manage their disease. Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD shares tips for helping patients achieve symptom control and increasing satisfaction. Plus, Suneel Chilukuri, MD, FAAD shares tips for managing pigmentation without devices, while Steven Hawkes, PA-C, describes the benefits of an inexpensive lighted magnifier for dermat...

What clinical tools can't you live without? In this episode, Joe Gorelick, MSN-FNP-C,  Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP, and Darren West, MPAS, PA discuss the tools they use nearly every day. Plus, Ted Rosen, MD, FAAD, provides an update on heat for molluscum and David Cohen, MD addresses the use of biologics in the peri-surgical period. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more ab...