S4E5: How to Find a Research Mentor

S4E8: Writing a Book, Inpatient Consults and Medical Education

What goes into the writing of a textbook? It certainly involves a passion for teaching, steadfast determination and a lot of sweat equity.  In this episode, Dr. Caroline Nelson talks about the many hats she wears: educator, inpatient and complex medical dermatologist, and author to a newly published board-review book for dermatology residents.  Spoiler alert: Topical does its first giveaway! Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com [topicalpod@gmail.com] (email for giveaway!) Twitter: @TopicalPod             @Wolters_Kluwer             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222] Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr [http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr] Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast [https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast]

S4E7: Fireside Chats with Dr. Rebecca Hartman

Are you curious about the important work taking place inside the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system?  Are you interested in learning more about melanoma epidemiology and clinical research?  Then you don't want to miss this episode with our very special guest, Dr. Rebecca Hartman.   Email: topicalpod@gmail.com [topicalpod@gmail.com] Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222] Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr [http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr] Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast [https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast]

S4E6: Research "fever," finding balance, and getting to the "Why" of our careers

We are delighted to welcome Dr. (and Assistant Dean) Daniel Butler back on our podcast!  Dr. Butler shares his valuable insights on how to find purpose and balance in life, and how he turned his passions into a career in geriatric dermatology and medical education.  Bonus: we also discuss his recent article on "research fever," and the challenges and opportunities facing programs and applicants. Email: topicalpod@gmail.com [topicalpod@gmail.com] Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222] Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr [http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr] Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast [https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast]

S4E5: How to Find a Research Mentor

Finding the "right" research mentor or research fellowship can be an exciting - and daunting - process.  We meet with three current research fellows to talk about what to look for in a mentor, how to gauge the right fit, the goals of the fellowship year and the mentor / mentee relationship. Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com [topicalpod@gmail.com] Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222] Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr [http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr] Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast [https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast]

S4E4: January Role Call

Happy 2023, dear listeners!  We are back in the studio for a January roll call: aka what you should be doing right now depending on your year of training in medical school.  We talk about clinical rotations, research years, applications and more.   Spoiler alert: the "product" of a research year is not publications!