The DIGA Podcast

On todays show we are joined by Dr. Maryam Sickinger and she shares how she started out in internal medicine, then matched into radiology and finally ended up as a dermatologist. She also give advice for students interested in matching into dermatology. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in derm! Contact - Instagram   Nate: @natem_33  Music:District Four by...

In this episode, we talk with Nikki Trupiano, MD, a current resident in the combined medicine-dermatology residency at Northwestern, and co-founder of the dermatology research newsletter, sk(in depth). Dr. Trupiano talks with us about why she elected to peruse a combined med/derm residency, what a residency of this sort looks like, offers insight into sk(in depth), and more. We hope you enjoy. ---...

How can dermatologists best address the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ population? In this episode, we talk with Dr. John Trinidad, an attending dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Tune in to learn about Dr. Trinidad’s expertise in caring for LGBTQ+ patients as a dermatologist, his many tips for success, and much more!   Contact: jtrinidad@mgh.harvard.edu   Learn More: h...

On todays episode we are joined my Dr. Jamison Strahan and he shares his journey to dermatology and what a day in the life of a Mohs Surgeon looks. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other students interested in dermatology! Contact - Instagram   Nate: @natem_33  Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmu...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Taylor who recently matched at Sampson Regional Medical Center Dermatology Residency Program (@campbelldermres). Dr. Taylor shares her tips that she believed helped her match. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology! Contact - Instagram   Nate: @natem_33  Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: ht...

Today we are joined by Dr. Sofia Chaudhry, an associate professor of dermatology at Saint Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Chaudhry is passionate about dermatologic presentations of rheumatologic diseases and community outreach. Motivated by this passion, Dr. Chaudhry was a driving force behind the creation of SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students), an educational initiative targeted at...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Jonny Hatch, who was the creator and original host of the DIGA podcast. Dr. Hatch matched at Trinity Health Dermatology program (@thaadermatology) and today he shares tips that he believed helped him match. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology! - TUMS: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1L0Eqegu7VugbEP7bJbCC...

Medical oncology overlaps with dermatology in many important ways. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brittany Dulmage, an attending dermatologist at The Ohio State University specializing in oncodermatology. Tune in to learn about the field of oncodermatology, tips to become a successful applicant and oncodermatologist, and more!   Contact:  brittany.dulmage@osumc.edu Host: @grace_p_hobayan   Lear...

On todays episode we are joined by doctors Abby Meckley and Michael Lowe who share their experience and success with couples matching. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others interested in dermatology! Contact - Instagram  Nate: @natem_33 Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Matching into dermatology is challenge as it is, but having a family may add another level of challenges to overcome when trying to match. On todays episode Dr. Jesse Dewey from Campbell Dermatology Residency program (@campbelldermres) shares how it was for him having a family, navigating med school, and ultimately matching into dermatology residency with a family. If you enjoyed this episode, ple...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Ben Cooper who recently just matched at Orange Park Dermatology Residency Program (@orangeparkderm). He shares what he did to match into a dermatology residency and gives advice for future students trying to match into dermatology. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology! Contact Instagram  Nate: @natem_33 Mu...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Goldfarb, a general dermatologist practicing in Dearborn, MI and serving as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology. Tune in to learn about what Dr. Goldfarb loves about dermatology, how he approaches challenging patient encounters (luckily few and far between), and his advice for medical students who would like to follow su...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Marsha Henderson, the program director for Trinity Health Dermatology Residency Program (@thaadermatolgy). She shares what she looks for in applicants and what applicants should be looking for in a dermatology residency! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology! Contact Instagram  Nate: @natem_33 Trinity Healt...

In this episode, we talk with Ty Gilkey, alum of The Ohio State University College of Medicine who matched at the dermatology residency program at UNC Chapel Hill in March 2023. Tune in to hear his amazing in-depth tips for successfully matching into derm! Hosted by Grace Hobayan   Twitter: @ty_gilkey   Music:   District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-distri...

Today we are joined by Dr. Maria Mariencheck. She is the program director for Wake Forest Dermatology Residency Program (@wakeforestderm) and on today she shares what she looks for in an applicant applying to dermatology and she believes her program is the best in the country. If you enjoyed this episode , please share it with other students interested in dermatology! Contact Instagram  Nate: @nat...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Ashley Rice. She is the associate program director at Sampson Regional Medical Center Dermatology Residency (@campbelldermres) and a former graduate of the program. Dr. Rice shares why she thinks away rotations are beneficial for students applying to dermatology as well as other helpful information. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other stude...

Today we are joined by Dr. Drew Emge, a final-year dermatology resident at Duke. Prior to his dermatology residency, Dr. Emge completed his internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Emge about his unique journey to dermatology, advice for those hoping to enter the field, and gain insight into the dermatology program at Duke. If you enjoyed this ep...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Dawn Sammons, she is the program director of the OhioHealth Dermatology Residency Program. Dr. Sammons shares what makes her program great, what she personally looks for in applicants, and how to be a standout applicant when it comes to applying to dermatology. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other students interested in dermatology! Contact:...

This is a spin off episode of our mini-series on dermatology research years. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Zeena Nawas about her journey as an IMG and matching into Dermatology. Specifically asking her about her research year experiences and the impact of those research years on matching into dermatology. Dr. Nawas is interviewed by Loma Dave, a predoctoral research fellow at Northwestern Univer...

What does life as a Mohs surgeon in private practice look like? And what goes into the creation of a new skincare line? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Angela Casey, a private practice Mohs surgeon based in Westerville, OH. She also teaches residents at the OhioHealth dermatology residency program and founded her own skincare line for teens and tweens, Bright Girl by Angela Casey, MD. She comple...

In this episode, we have the honor of interviewing Jasmine Ivanna Epsy, a journalist, filmmaker, and Hidradenitis Suppurative advocate. She has built an incredible platform by being vulnerable, open, and honest about her experience living with HS. We hope to discuss how Jasmine has used her personal experiences to curate multifaceted content that addresses aspects of HS that dermatologists may not...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, the program director of St. John's Episcopal Hospital Dermatology Residency Program (@sjehdermatology). She shares her thoughts on what she wants from students when applying to a dermatology program and how to be an overall great physician no matter what specialty you are in. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other stu...

Dr. Mary Logue taught on the Navajo reservation before attending medical school. Then, she did not match to Derm in her first match cycle and followed a nontraditional path to matching outside the match to a newly accredited program. She was chief resident and dedicated a lot to developing the curriculum and ensuring junior residents were ready for clinical practice and boards. We talk about her j...

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Jere Mammino the program director of the Orlando Dermatology Residency Program (@orlandodermresidency). Dr. Mammino tells us why he got into dermatology, gives us specific examples that make students stand out to him during application season and why students should consider his program when it comes time to match. If you enjoyed this episode please, share it...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Abraham Korman, attending dermatologist at The Ohio State University. He serves as the co-director of the rheumatology-dermatology clinic at Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany, the first of its kind in central Ohio. He is also the lead for the OSU Wexner Medical Center inpatient consultative dermatology service and the director of a free clinic through La Clini...