tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:58:42 +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)Blogger3176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-4677370508854009429Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:40:29 +00002026-08-16T23:58:42.671-05:00Please see the following PowerPoint regarding the new UTMB Scholarly Concentration in High Impact Basic Science and Clinic Research, which will replace the previous Honors Project Research Program.SCiHIR Presentationhttp://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/utmb-scihr-replaces-honors-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-4843636695761679576Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:39:52 +00002026-08-15T17:39:52.796-05:00Congratulations to UTMB MS4 Alekhya Gurram, our current DIG President, for the successful defense of her Honors Research Program Thesis, “An Analysis of Vitiligo and Vascular Anomalies in Children’s Literature.”&nbsp; Her honors program faculty were Drs. Richard Wagner (Professor Dermatology), Lindy Ross (Assistant Professor of&nbsp;Dermatology), Ayezel Munoz (Assistant Professor of Dermatology),http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/ms4-successfully-defends-utmb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-5898697625052551130Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:38:49 +00002026-08-12T20:38:49.086-05:00The UTMB Dermatology Interest Group is excited to kick off the new academic year with our Introduction to DIG Meeting on Monday, August 17 at 5:30 PM via Microsoft Teams!We are honored to welcome Dr. Richard F Wagner, Jr., MD, JD (Mohs Surgery Fellowship Director and DIG Faculty Advisor) as our special guest. Dr. Wagner will introduce students to the field of dermatology and share more about http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/2026-2027-introduction-to-dig-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-2163946638624310932Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:25:42 +00002026-08-09T20:25:42.870-05:00UTMB Dermatology PGY-3 resident Julien Bourgeois, MD, was recently invited to speak at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp), a national STEAM program bringing together students from across the country and internationally. Dr. Bourgeois presented “How Structure, Function, and the Immune System Shape the Skin,” introducing students to key concepts in dermatology and skin health. http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/utmb-dermatology-resident-speaks-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-3258231270926534092Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:09:38 +00002026-08-08T13:09:38.544-05:00&nbsp;http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/2026-2027-utmb-dermatology-residents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-6888965056276079850Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:44:16 +00002026-08-07T16:44:16.462-05:00Lindy Ross, MD, UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology, with American Board of Dermatology sub-specialization in Pediatric Dermatology, is a volunteer dermatologist on the medical staff at the 2026 Texas Camp Discovery for children with skin diseases.http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/utmb-dermatology-faculty-staffing-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-4433964093465186211Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:13:41 +00002026-08-07T15:13:41.397-05:00Research Fellow, DermatologyGalveston, Texas, United StatesUTMB Health&nbsp; |&nbsp; Requisition 2604567University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) - Galveston, TexasUTMB opened in 1891 as the nation's first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/research-fellow-dermatology-job-posting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-5983477619259859489Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:46:01 +00002026-08-04T16:46:01.161-05:00DIG members and the UTMB community are invited to attend UTMB MS4 Alekhya Gurram's Dermatology Honors Research Project Thesis Defense on Friday, August 14, at 2 PM in the 5th Floor Dermatology Conference Room (UHC). Her research presentation is titled "An Analysis of Vitiligo and Vascular Anomalies in Children's Literature." Her supervising faculty is Richard F. Wagner, MD (Professor Dermatology)http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/08/ms4-schedules-utmb-dermatology-honors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-7456454646540699626Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:35:26 +00002026-07-30T14:37:54.088-05:00Abstract Deadlines Looming for Fall Texas Dermatological Society (TDS) and Annual American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Meetings&nbsp;TDS FALL PODIUM AND POSTER DUE DATES:&nbsp;All applications due: August 31, 2026All abstracts due: September 7, 2026Early Registration Deadline: September 18, 2026 (FREE for residents, $50 for medical students/non-TDS residents)&nbsp;AAD SUBMISSIONS:&nbsp;June 10 -http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/07/abstract-deadlines-looming-for-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-6501129436075210468Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:03:39 +00002026-07-24T13:03:39.678-05:00Congratulations to Luke Hamilton (MS4) for his recent publication, “Continuous glucose monitor device–associated cutaneous Mycobacterium abscessus infection: a novel source of primary inoculation” in Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings. His coauthors are Travis Dowdle (PGY-4 Resident), Antonio Jimenez (Assistant Professor of Dermatology), Janice Wilson (Dermatology Program Director and http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/07/utmb-ms4-publishes-in-baylor-university.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-8948446956184039574Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:59:06 +00002026-07-24T13:00:34.971-05:00Congratulations to Dr. Janice Wilson for her recent informative interview with KHOU in Houston! To see this interview “Debunking sun safety myths and tips to protect your skin,” view:&nbsp;https://www.khou.com/video/news/latest-news-ott/debunking-sun-safety-myths-and-tips-to-protect-your-skin/285-611d4411-16e6-410b-a516-d353cc7d19c6http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/07/utmb-associate-professor-of-dermatology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-1978501465871983363Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:28:03 +00002026-07-21T11:28:03.226-05:00If slots are not completely filled by TDS Resident&nbsp;Members, the TDS board will select up to three medical&nbsp;student podium submissions to present in-person at this&nbsp;year’s meeting. The TDS will know closer to the date of the&nbsp;meeting if any medical student podiums will be shown&nbsp;in-person.&nbsp;Medical Students and Research Fellows are welcome&nbsp;to submit in both the posterhttp://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/07/fall-2026-medical-student-participation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539910.post-263964144992339946Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:17:38 +00002026-07-10T22:17:38.257-05:00The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin, taking place October 15-19 at Skamania Lodge (Washington State, USA).This year's theme, "Resident Memory T Cells in Health and Disease," will feature leading researchers and opportunities for trainees to present their work. Eligible students, residents, http://digutmb.blogspot.com/2026/07/montagna-symposium-abstracts-due-july-19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UTMB DIG Editor)tag: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)