tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:30:22 +0000AlumniWelcomeofficersThe Dermatology Interest Group at The University of Texas Medical Branch (DIG @UTMB) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.http://digutmb.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)Blogger3163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-3485594428061973056Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:30:22 +00002026-06-30T14:30:22.603-05:00Best Research by a Completing Dermatology Resident (PGY4): Mary Cavanagh, MD&nbsp;UTMB Dermatology Faculty Teaching Award: Brandon Goodwin, MD&nbsp;Community Dermatology Teaching Award: Rebecca Philips, MD&nbsp;&nbsp;Congratulations to all!http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/2025-2026-utmb-dermatology-department.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-7960222770979579027Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:15:48 +00002026-06-27T09:17:22.794-05:00&nbsp;The UTMB DIG welcomes you and looks forward to working with you!<!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment-->http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/utmb-dermatology-pgy2-residents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-6339728682737513620Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:14:17 +00002026-06-27T09:14:17.177-05:00&nbsp;http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/utmb-dermatology-wellness-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1792945711232243567Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:49:40 +00002026-06-26T07:49:40.814-05:00Congratulations to UTMB dermatology residents PGY2 Drs. Kush Maheshwari and PGY3 Travis Dowdle for their recent publication in the peer-reviewed journal, Dermatologic Surgery. Their coauthors were &nbsp;Drs. Richard Wagner (Professor Dermatology and Mohs Fellowship Director) and the senior author, Juan Pinto, the current Mohs &nbsp;fellow. The citation is:Maheshwari K, Dowdle TS, Wagner RF Jr, http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/utmb-dermatology-publishes-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-5808000663719583442Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:47:33 +00002026-06-26T07:46:38.937-05:00Congratulations to Madelyn Schmidt, MD, a Class of 2026 UTMB SOM graduate, on the publication of her original investigation, “Postoperative Inflammatory Complications Do Not Increase the Risk of Subsequent Primary Skin Cancer. The article appeared online (ahead of publication) in Advances in Skin &amp; Wound Care. Dr. Schmidt will return to UTMB next July to begin dermatology residency. &nbsp;Herhttp://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/recent-utmb-som-graduate-publishes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1741244123258198882Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:36:49 +00002026-06-24T08:36:49.567-05:00UT Southwestern 119Baylor 144UT Houston 324UTMB 599Texas Tech 1871&nbsp;Source: USA Today Network https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/06/20/best-texas-medical-schools-us-news-world-rankings-2026-ut-southwestern-baylor-ttuhsc/90607004007/http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/five-top-texas-medical-schools-ranked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1518383770708654373Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:39:41 +00002026-06-17T13:39:41.765-05:00Brent C. Kelly, MD, Professor Dermatology has been promoted from Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education to Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education effective July 1, 2026. Congratulations on your promotion!http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/congratulations-dr-brent-kelly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8432587285714366211Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:35:34 +00002026-06-10T19:35:34.787-05:00&nbsp;Dr. Maureen Laroche, MS PhD FRESMedical EntomologistAssistant ProfessorFriday, June 12, 2026Health Education Center 3.20112 pm&nbsp;http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/learn-more-about-new-world-screwworm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-2184018705853627853Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:47:15 +00002026-06-08T08:47:15.807-05:00Congratulations to Luke Hamilton (MS4) for his recent publication, “Dapsone-Induced Systemic Drug Reaction in a Patient with Immunoglobulin Vasculitis” in Cureus. His coauthors are Antonio Jimenez (UTMB Dermatopathology Fellow), Sarah Kesaria (UTMB PGY4), Anthony Linfante (UTMB Assistant Professor).&nbsp;Hamilton L, Jimenez A, Kesaria S, Linfante A. Dapsone-induced systemic drug reaction in a http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/utmb-ms4-publishes-in-cureus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8708664256480365Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:46:38 +00002026-06-08T08:46:38.112-05:00Congratulations to Luke Hamilton (MS4) for his recent publication, “Interdigitating Dendritic Cell Sarcoma Arising on the Skin: An Exceedingly Rare Tumor With a Poor Prognosis” in The American Journal of Dermatopathology (AJDP). His coauthors are Antonio Jimenez (UTMB Dermatopathology Fellow), Anthony Linfante (UTMB Assistant Professor), Brent Kelly (UTMB Professor Dermatology), Bernard Gibson (http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/utmb-ms4-publishes-in-ajdp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-5267036249192580490Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:46:01 +00002026-06-05T14:46:01.491-05:00The DIG Blog has just become aware about a Mohs related publication that was published by Dr. Travis Dowdle in the peer-reviewed journal SKIN: Travis S. Dowdle, MD, Ryan S. Koch, MD, Corley Pruneda, MD, Juan M. Pinto-Cuberos, MD, Renat Ahatov, MD, Frank T. Winsett, MD, Richard F. Wagner Jr., MD, Impact of Anatomical Location on Stage Requirements in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Retrospective http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/06/belated-congratulations-to-travis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8472586535532633652Sat, 30 May 2026 00:36:43 +00002026-05-29T19:36:43.096-05:00Congratulations to Marie Vu, MD, a current second year UTMB dermatology resident, for her first authorship publication in the June 2026 supplemental issue of Dermatologic SurgeryGLPs Significantly Decrease the Risk of Postoperative Surgical Complications: A TriNetX Retrospective Cohort StudyVu, Marie MD*; Schmidt, Madelyn BS†; Gandhi, Smiti BS†; Wagner, Richard F. MD*&nbsp; Dermatologic Surgery http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/utmbpgy3-dermatology-resident-publishes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1906884335721185935Thu, 28 May 2026 17:51:33 +00002026-05-28T12:53:42.690-05:00Congratulations to UTMB PGY2 dermatology resident, Dr. Kush Maheshwari for his recent first author publication in Dermatologic Surgery (Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in a New Tattoo).Maheshwari K, Ahatov R, Pinto-Cuberos J, Wagner RF Jr. Dermatol Surg. 2026 May 1;52(5):488-489. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000004849. Epub 2025 Sep 3. PMID: 40899760 (No abstract available). His coauthors were Drs. http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/utmb-dermatology-pgy2-publishes-case.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1365433879461910699Thu, 28 May 2026 01:28:23 +00002026-05-27T20:28:23.840-05:00Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Christopher Thang for his recent publication in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (Impact Factor 6.6), which found that dupilumab treatment in atopic dermatitis patients was associated with a progressive reduction in the incidence rate of alopecia areata.&nbsp;Reference:&nbsp;Levine, J, Tang, A, O'Hagan, R, Mo, L, Islam, RK, Thang, CJ, Gulati,http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/utmb-ms4-publishes-in-journal-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8612535279812219436Thu, 28 May 2026 01:27:51 +00002026-05-27T20:27:51.202-05:00Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Christopher Thang for his recent publication in the International Journal of Dermatology (Impact Factor 3.2), in which he found a bidirectional association between periorificial dermatitis and type 2 inflammatory conditions, including atopic dermatitis.&nbsp;&nbsp;His project was conducted with David Garate (UTMB SOM Alumnus), Dr. Michael G. Wilkerson (Professor and http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/utmb-ms4-publishes-in-international.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-9198633635785989121Fri, 22 May 2026 21:33:47 +00002026-05-22T16:35:07.256-05:00Departmental Awards&nbsp;Thomas B. Freese Award (Best Overall Dermatology Senior Medical Student): Madelyn SchmidtEdgar B. Smith, MD Award (Best Dermatology Research Performed in Department): Christopher Thang&nbsp;History of Dermatology: Jun Park (The Origins of en face Processing: Tracing the Evolution of Mohs Micrographic Surgery)Skin Diseases Depicted in Film: Joy Li (How Has This Course http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/utmb-dermatology-and-utmb-dig-announce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-2877815147397994734Thu, 21 May 2026 22:04:46 +00002026-05-21T17:04:46.801-05:00The AAMC is hosting a Specialty Spotlight webinar focused on Dermatology residency applications on Wednesday, June 3 at 12 PM CST. The session will feature dermatology program directors and advisors discussing strategies for the upcoming ERAS application season, including application preparation, resources, and best practices.Register here!http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/aamc-dermatology-residency-webinar-june.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8823688900823345039Thu, 21 May 2026 22:01:23 +00002026-05-21T17:01:45.969-05:00&nbsp;The Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD) recently released updated recommendations and guidance for the 2026-2027 dermatology residency application cycle. Below is a brief summary of some of the major changes and recommendations applicants should know going into this cycle:Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE)Beginning this cycle, applicants are required to submit at least one http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026-2027-dermatology-residency.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8142700943565312293Thu, 21 May 2026 16:16:46 +00002026-05-21T11:16:46.276-05:00The energy from this year's Melanoma Walk was incredible, and the fundraising momentum is keeping strong through the end of the year!The Melanoma Walk Committee has partnered up with Chicken N Pickle (Webster Location) for an exciting profit share night, and the entire community is invited to come out, hang out, and support a fantastic cause.Whether you are a seasoned pickleball pro or just http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/serve-snack-and-support-melanoma-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-6062022450297422612Thu, 21 May 2026 16:11:36 +00002026-05-21T11:11:36.121-05:00Congratulations to the UTMB students who presented posters at the 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Conference!Poster Presentations:Vitiligo is associated with an increased risk of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ diseaseKassianna Elizondo, Renat Ahatov, Ayezel Munoz GonzalezThe emerging role of ertapenem in recalcitrant hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic reviewAlekhya http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/utmb-students-present-at-annual-society.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8425819293165265160Tue, 19 May 2026 23:03:42 +00002026-05-19T18:05:13.183-05:00Dr. Wilson, our UTMB Dermatology Program Director, will be hosting a Q&amp;A session on Thursday, May 21 at 4:30PM for students applying to dermatology residency during the upcoming 2026-2027 application cycle!&nbsp;&nbsp;The session will include discussion of recent changes to the application process, followed by an open Q&amp;A.Teams Link to the Meeting:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/q-with-dr-wilson-applying-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1395538474775189595Thu, 14 May 2026 20:58:14 +00002026-05-21T01:10:25.489-05:00Congratulations to UTMB MS3 Sarah Ahmed for her recent research poster presentation, “Improving Outpatient Follow-Up in Inpatient Dermatology Consult Services Through Student-Led Care Coordination” at UTMB's 11th Annual Quality Improvement &amp; Patient Safety Poster Session and QI Symposium. Her coauthors on this poster were Drs. Daphne Eckembrecher (PGY2) and Anthony Linfante (UTMB Assistant http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/utmb-ms3-presents-at-11th-annual.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1814722428479832614Tue, 12 May 2026 11:59:00 +00002026-05-12T06:59:07.989-05:00&nbsp;The 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Innovation Academy will take place this summer in New York City, July 16-19. Submissions for scientific posters are due by May 14th.&nbsp;&nbsp;We encourage all interested participants to submit their work and take advantage of this opportunity to share their research and connect with fellow attendees. Submission guidelines and additional conference http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026-aad-innovation-academy-call-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1849365593844105588Tue, 05 May 2026 19:28:00 +00002026-05-05T14:32:03.905-05:00Congratulations&nbsp;to UTMB medical students, residents,&nbsp;and faculty for their research presentations at the 58th Annual ACMS meeting! The presentations were:Dowdle TW, Driskill J, Pinto-Cuberos JM, Linfante A, Ahatov R, Wagner RF. Novel angiocentric pattern in basal cell carcinoma. Abstract published in: American College of Mohs Surgery 2026 Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement, April 30, http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/05/record-utmb-posters-and-abstracts-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-7781605477549360602Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:36:00 +00002026-04-30T20:49:37.402-05:00Galveston’s 20th Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk took place this past weekend on April 25th! The event brought together melanoma survivors, their families, and a strong community of supporters for another meaningful and inspiring event. The event was coordinated by the Melanoma Walk Committee, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group, and AIM at Melanoma.&nbsp;We were honored to have http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/20th-annual-steps-against-melanoma-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)