Topical: The Dermatology Podcast

Match day is around the corner!  But what should you do if you don't match?  The goal of this episode is not to make you worry about the future, but to provide you with strategies and help you plan for that scenario, if it were to happen.   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi  

And we're baaaaack, Topical listeners!  Happy 2019 to you all, and we hope you've taken some time for yourselves during the busy interview season.  The hard work is (mostly) behind you, but new pressing issues are on your mind.  How do you handle post-interview communications?  What about the couples match?  Or the R word (RANK list)?  Fear not, in this episode, we discuss how to navigate these complex decisions, and as always, Arash has the perfect relationship analogies for them all.     Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

Happy Holidays dear listeners!  This is our final episode of 2018, and we tackle a difficult topic: what to do if you haven't received many interviews.  Bonus: we answer some fan mail and give you a preview of what's coming up in 2019!   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

Full disclosure: we love Harvard dermatology.  So while this episode may not be free from bias, we (do our best) to speak candidly about what Harvard dermatology is really like: our strengths, challenges and nuances.  (Spoiler : the winters are cold but the people are quite warm)   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

Happy Thanksgiving Topical listeners!  We are thankful for you today and everyday for making this podcast possible (otherwise we would just be talking to ourselves).  We take your feedback seriously, and since several of you have asked about 2+2 programs, we bring on a special guest, Dr. Allen Ho, to talk about his experience in the 2+2 program and his career path as a physician scientist.     Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

We had a prior episode discussing social media as a cautionary tale, but have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to use social media as a tool for career advancement?  Dr. Allison Larson joins us (for the third time!) to discuss how to use social media to make connections, create collaborations and expand your reach.  Bonus content: we delve deep into her other area of expertise, gender considerations in academic medicine.   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi             @AllisonLarsonMD

Dr. Allison Larson is back on our show, and this time she's wearing her Associate Program Director hat!  How do you find a program that is a good fit for you, and vice versa?  What kinds of applicants are programs looking for anyway?  Did you know that BU asks for supplemental questions in addition to the ERAS?  For answers to all these questions and more, tune in!   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi             @AllisonLarsonMD

Our 30th episode brings a special guest, Dr. Allison Larson, who wears many hats including Vice Chair of Education, Associate Program Director of Dermatology and Assistant Dean of Medical Education at Boston University.  Her path in dermatology has been filled with bold and serendipitous choices that are sure to inspire.  (Spoiler: she may be the only dermatologist you know teaching arrhythmias and electrolyte imbalances).     Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi             @AllisonLarsonMD

We enjoyed talking with Dr. Misha Rosenbach so much that we are back for a second episode!  Tune in as we discuss how to maximize the mentor-mentee relationship and optimize academic productivity at every level of training.   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi             @MishaRosenbach

We take our show on the road and invite a very special guest, Dr. Misha Rosenbach from the University of Pennsylvania, to share his unique perspective on the residency application and selection process. And if you're ever wondered about how to become a dermatology triple-threat like him (aka rockstar clinician, researcher and educator), you will not want to miss this episode. Bonus content: we discover that Penn Derm has an instagram account and Philly has affordable housing.   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi             @MishaRosenbach

The long-awaited episode is here!  We quiz each other with common behavioral interview questions and analyze our answers.  This episode is aimed at calming your fears and equipping you with a roadmap on how to approach these tough questions.     Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

Fall is finally here...and that means sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and interview season.  We start by reviewing common interview questions and strategies on how to prepare.  Next episode...behavioral interviews!   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

We invite Dr. Steven Chen back to our show to geek out over all things medical education.  We discuss why we love #MedEd, how we got our start, and what directions we hope our viewers will take the field in the future.     Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

We start to delve into...drum roll please...behavioral interviews!  In part two of this mini-series, we discuss what they are, why they're used, and how you can prepare.   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

Did you miss us?  After a brief summer hiatus, we are back to tackle the most daunting aspect of the application process...interviews!  In part I, we discuss what the interview day(s) entail and how you can prepare for the logistics of these events.  

We invite a special guest, Dr. Steven Chen, on the show to discuss the medicine-dermatology residency and career path.  Tune in to hear about what these unique residency programs offer and whether they are aligned with your academic interests.   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

Arash takes the lead on exploring the age-old question, "what should I wear (to interviews)?"  Tips on dressing economically, efficiently and appropriately. *Disclaimer: We took our show on the road today and recorded in a new location, so there's quite a bit of background noise.  Pardon our sound and we'll be back in the studio soon!   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

*Disclaimer: We took our show on the road today and recorded in a new location, so there's quite a bit of background noise.  Pardon our sound and we'll be back in the studio soon! In this episode, we answer some questions emailed to us from listeners: 1) Special considerations when applying in two specialities, 2) Foreign medical students applying for away rotations and residency, and 3) How to balance high patient volume with patient satisfaction.     Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

What happens after you click the "submit" button on ERAS?  In part II of our application mini-series, we shed some light what happens from submission to interview invitations.   To learn more about statistics we reference in this episode, you can visit the NRMP Program Director Survey Results from 2018: http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NRMP-2018-Program-Director-Survey-for-WWW.pdf   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast   Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod             @KristinaLiuMD             @AMostaghimi

Application season is starting, and the first item on the agenda is choosing where to apply.  In this episode, we share both personal tips and recent data from the NRMP (we're looking at you, our evidence-based listeners). To learn more about statistics we reference in this episode, you can visit the Main Residency Match Data and Report site by the NRMP: http://www.nrmp.org/main-residency-match-data/ Outcomes on U.S. Allopathic Graduates: http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-2018-Seniors.pdf Outcomes on U.S. Osteopathic Graduates: http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-2018-Osteo.pdf Outcomes on International Medical Graduates: http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-2018-IMGs.pdf   Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-