tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910Sat, 30 May 2026 00:36:43 +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)Blogger3152125tag: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*  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. Reference: 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.  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 Thomas B. Freese Award (Best Overall Dermatology Senior Medical Student): Madelyn SchmidtEdgar B. Smith, MD Award (Best Dermatology Research Performed in Department): Christopher Thang 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 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&A session on Thursday, May 21 at 4:30PM for students applying to dermatology residency during the upcoming 2026-2027 application cycle!  The session will include discussion of recent changes to the application process, followed by an open Q&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 & 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 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.  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 to UTMB medical students, residents, 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. We were honored to have http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/20th-annual-steps-against-melanoma-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-919431839124220713Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +00002026-04-25T15:23:12.144-05:00Please join DIG in congratulating all UTMB faculty, residents, and medical students at the Texas Dermatology Society (TDS) Spring meeting hosted in Dallas, Texas on April 24th and 25th!AWARDS1st Place Resident Poster Presentation: Palmar Petechiae in a Patient Receiving Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaOlivia Arriaza, Luke Hamilton, Renat Ahatov, Antonio Jimenez, Brent KellyRESIDENThttp://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/texas-dermatological-society-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-5451991227645318307Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +00002026-04-24T18:14:26.538-05:00The 20th Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk is happening this Saturday, April 25th on the Seawall at 9AM! We’ll be honoring those who have been impacted by melanoma and advocating for research and education. Our very own Dr. Linfante will be speaking during the opening ceremony! We will also be having a raffle at the event for amazing items from Chicken n Pickle, Pleasure Pier, Top Golf, andhttp://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/galvestons-20th-annual-steps-against_24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-7971033760340669071Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +00002026-04-20T07:53:32.920-05:00DIG 2026-2027 OfficersPresidentAlekhya GurramVice PresidentJun ParkSecretaryZainab YousafResearchChair: Andrew SpiresCommittee: Sara Morakabian, Cutler CannonStay ShadyChair: Suzanne SajidCommittee: Braxton Shaw, Presley Limon EducationChair: Amna SidiqCommittee: Isabelle Bergman, Elizabeth McCarthy FundraisingChair: Smiti Gandhi Committee: Kassianna Elizondo Melanoma http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/dig-2026-2027-officers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8110829689636202489Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:56:15 +00002026-04-16T15:56:41.895-05:00This past month, Jun Park (UTMB MS2) traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to conduct primary historic research within the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Collection. During his visit, he examined Dr. Frederic Mohs' early laboratory notebooks and archival materials documenting the development of Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Over 200 pages of notes and images were collected and are currently http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/utmb-ms2-conducts-original-historical.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-4079023475134527341Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +00002026-04-14T16:55:53.308-05:00UTMB Dermatology Faculty have actively participated in mentoring our medical students in the MSHRP since 2001 with the last student completing the program in 2026. In the future, the program will transition into the High Impact Basic Science and Clinical Research Scholarly Concentration. During the past 25 years of MSHRP, 40 UTMB medical students completed the program, with a high number going onhttp://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/utmb-medical-student-honors-research.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-2074603920781497004Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +00002026-04-14T11:58:20.672-05:00Galveston’s 20th Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk is happening on April 25th from 9am-12pm. There will be a raffle and skincare freebies for everyone attending! If you’re interested in helping out with this event, please sign up using this volunteer form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAVzTyo5QsW0W5sxK0JdFSOOOQMO2wRVH2dUu5DfUJLFreAA/viewform Please also register for the http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/galvestons-20th-annual-steps-against.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-7245425634679769846Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +00002026-04-09T10:08:52.516-05:00DIG is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 officer positions! We are transitioning from an election-based process to an application-based selection process.Application Details: Interested applicants may apply using the following form: https://forms.gle/3VdM1ekMaM67QhX9A Applicants may apply for a maximum of three positionsTo be eligible, applicants must have been involved with http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/dig-officer-applications-2026-2027.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-2621756151944345598Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +00002026-04-08T10:26:40.812-05:00All research with our department should be reviewed by Dr. Kristen Kay. This means that she is the first person any medical student must contact before starting research that involves our residents or faculty. An exception will be made when faculty or residents have a project with specific medical students. Priority will be given to MS3s/rising MS4s and those who http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/utmb-dermatology-research-guidelines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-6234627781333351273Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +00002026-04-08T10:25:50.307-05:00Congratulations to Luke Hamilton (MS3) for his recent publication, “A Rare Case of Superficial CD34+ Fibroblastic tumor: A Case Report” in SKIN. His coauthors are Antonio “Tony” Jimenez (dermatopathology fellow) and Anthony Linfante (assistant professor).   A Rare Case of Superficial CD34+ Fibroblastic Tumor: A Case Report. J of Skin. 2026;10(2):3017-3021. doi:10.25251/4trefx65http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/utmb-ms3-publishes-in-skin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8923074511883662098Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +00002026-04-08T10:13:15.863-05:00Congratulation to Luke Hamilton (MS3) for his recent publication on healthcare gaps within the field of dermatology to SKIN. His publication is titled “Closing Gaps in Dermatologic Care for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Practical Strategies for Training, Advocacy, and Person-Centered Practice” and his coauthors are Whitney Harrell (MS3), Daniel Cho (MS2), Antonio “http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/utmb-medical-students-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8457428729931372856Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +00002026-04-06T11:56:59.778-05:00Medical Student Chief: Dr. Travis DowdleFriday Academics Chief: Dr. Benjamin GarciaMorning Academics Chief: Dr. Kristin GehScheduling Chief: Dr. Alyssa HansenResearch Chief: Dr. Emily Kay Wellness Chief: Dr. Marie VuWe are looking forward to working with you!http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/04/dermatology-chief-residents-for-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)