The DIGA Podcast

Today we spoke with Dr. Michael Fritz, MD. Dr. Fritz is a PGY-3 at the Indiana University dermatology residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Fritz gives us a candid conversation talking about his path finding dermatology as well as aspects about the IU program. Listen in to hear more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology!   Learn More:...

In this episode, we talk with past program director and volunteer extraordinaire Dr. Scott Drew, DO. Dr. Drew is heavily involved in several dermatology service opportunities across the globe. He shares with us how he started getting involved with these wonderful organizations and all of the good works they’re doing. As a past program director, Dr. Drew also gives us some insight to what he thinks...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Elizabeth Kiracofe, a dermatologist in the Chicago area who has worked closely for many years with the Skin of Color Society (SOCS)—the world’s leading professional dermatologic organization dedicated to advancing health equity and promoting diversity and inclusion in dermatology. Dr. Kiracofe provides an insightful overview of SOCS, introduces their latest initia...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Peg Cyr, a family medicine physician in Maine. Dr. Cyr shares insights on the integral role family physicians play in managing skin concerns, particularly in areas with limited access to dermatology specialists. She also discusses her interest in dermoscopy, its clinical importance, and the efforts she and her colleagues are making to expand its use among physicia...

Dr. Joshua Brady and Dr. Daniel Hyman, both PGY-4's at the University of Oklahoma Dermatology Residency Program, share the strengths of their program. They also shared information about the Oklahoma City area and their path to dermatology. Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dr. Landon Hobbs, a resident at Broward Health, shares his experience of completing a post-sophomore fellowship. He shares how this experience can help someone who applied to dermatology and did not match. He shares how the fellowship fits in the field of pathology and how it furthered his knowledge of dermatopathology. He also shares his experience of re-applying and how his fellowship helped him...

Dr. Paarth Dodia, a PGY-4, shares his experience at the Sampson RMC Residency Program in North Carolina. He also shares his path into dermatology. Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dr. Alexis Coican, a PGY-2 at Orange Park Dermatology, shares her experience of reapplying during her transitional year. She gives advice to those who are unmatched and shares strategies and options for those reapplying. Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.co...

Dr. Marshall Hall, a PGY-3 at Fort Worth Dermatology's Residency Program, joins us to discuss his program. He highlights the program's strengths and his recommendations to rotators there. He also shares his story of how he got into dermatology. Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Fotini Bageorgou, MD. Dr. Bageorgou is an internationally renowned dermatologist, specifically for her work in cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Bageorgou is currently honored to be president of the International Peeling Society. Dr. Bageorgou tells us about her journey on becoming an expert in cosmetic dermatology as well as the popular procedures that she uses every day...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Konstantinos Liopyris, MD. Dr. Liopyris recently opened his own private practice, Clinical Derm, in Athens, Greece. He also works part-time in the oncology department at the Andreas Syggros Hospital of Dermatology and Venerology. Dr. Liopyris tells us about his path to dermatology and specifically his interest in skin cancer. We also discuss his immersive work in...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Evdoxia Panou, MD. Dr. Panou recently finished her dermatology residency at the Andreas Syggros Hospital of Dermatology and Venerology in Athens, Greece. Dr. Panou walks us through the medical education system in Greece and its various components, as well as being a physician in a country with universal healthcare. Listen in to hear about the vastly different medi...

Dr. Anabel Goulding, a PGY-1, recently matched at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Program. She shares her journey into dermatology and some helpful tips on how to get involved in research. Today's Guest, Anabel Goulding: @anabelgoulding DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, plea...

Dr. Alena Bashinskaya, a PGY-1, recently matched at the St. John's Program. Originally from Russia, Dr. Bashinskaya applied with an international visa to a US medical school and residency. She shares the unique challenges one faces as an international applicant and how to overcome them. Today's Guest, Alena Bashinskaya: @alenabsh DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's...

Dr. Mackenzie Shephard, a PGY-1, recently matched into the Corewell Health - Trenton program. She shares her journey into dermatology, including changing her application from psychiatry to a dermatology application. She also shares about working a job during medical school and other helpful tips. Today's Guest, Mackenzie Shepard: @msheppp DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today&#3...

Dr. Mia Ismaili is an incoming PGY-1 resident at the Largo HCA Program. She shares how she couples matched with her partner, who matched into radiology. --- Today's Guest, Mia Ismaili:  ameijeismaili@gmail.com DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠...

In this episode, we talk with Caden Carver, DO a newly-matched dermatology resident at KCU-GME Phoneix. Caden shares with us what he felt helped him to successfully match, advice for future applicants, and insight into the couples matching process. We hope you enjoy! --- Connect with Caden: ⁠ c_carvs Caden's email: caden.a.carver@gmail.com DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Hos...

Dr. Grace Ansah, a PGY-1 resident, recently matched at the Trinity Health Dermatology Program. She shares her journey into dermatology via her experience as a patient and student. She also explains the new signaling process and how to prepare for interviews. Today's Guest, Grace Ansah: @gaansah DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --...

Dr. Shannon Hart, a PGY-1, recently matched at the KCU-Orlando Program. She shares her journey into dermatology, including helpful learning resources for audition rotations and how to weave your unique story into the personal statement. Today's Guest, Shannon Hart: @callmedr.hart DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions,...

Dr. Marianne Cortes recently matched at the Corewell Health - Trenton program. She shares her journey to dermatology, including an osteopathic fellowship and multiple humanitarian trips. Instagram Handles: Today's Guest, Marianne Cortes: @mari_cortes DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggesti...

Dr. Jessica Kaprive is an incoming PGY-4 resident at Virginia's River Ridge Dermatology Program. She shares how she was able to match and what she loves about her program. --- Connect with Dr. Kaprive on instagram or email: @drjessicakaprive   drjessicakaprive@gmail.com   --- DIGA: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host, Mark: @markyduboisconley --- For questions, comments, or f...

In this episode, we talk with Cat Reilly, MD, a newly-matched dermatology resident at Johns Hopkins! Cat shares with us what she felt helped her to successfully match into dermatology, advice for future applicants, and special insight for those interested in pediatric dermatology. We hope you enjoy! --- Connect with Cat: @ catreilly94 Check out SkinDepth, the dermatology research newsletter Cat he...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Gregory G. Papadeas, DO. Dr. Papadeas attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, interned at Garden City Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and completed his dermatology residency at Ohio University, Grandview Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Papadeas is the founder and senior partner of Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer and Laser Surgery Center. Advanced D...

Dr. Viji Daniel is a Mohs surgeon whose journey actually began in general surgery. Her story is one of introspection, fulfillment, and ultimately the pursuit of happiness. Here she talks about knowing how to pivot and how to advocate for your desire to live the life you want to live. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology!   For questions, commen...

In this episode, we talk with Megan Laughlin and Reese Svetgoff, a husband and wife who recently couples matched into Dermatology and Orthopedic Surgery, respectively. Together, they provide an overview of the nuanced process of couples matching, share insight into what they felt helped make them successful, and provide tips for those couples matching in the future. We hope you enjoy! --- Connect...