Learning and Teaching as a Dermatology Resident

In episode 5 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD talks with Dawn Sammons, DO, Program Director at Ohio Health Dermatology Residency. The episode begins with board review prep on hair loss. The following disorders are discussed: androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, CCCA and lichen planopilaris.  The remainder of the episode is spent discussing how to effectively learn and teach as a dermatology resident. For junior dermatology residents, Dr. Sammons give tips on how to absorb the vast amount of information required when starting dermatology residency. She specifically discusses successful learning methods and how to best integrate academic knowledge with clinical skills. For senior residents, Dr. Brownstone ask Dr. Sammons how they can best teach and mentor junior dermatology residents and medical students and how to give effective feedback. The episode ends with a few pointers on teaching patients about their diagnoses. The learning and teaching tips offered in this episode are useful for all 3 years of dermatology residency and beyond!