Women's Dermatologic Society

    By the WDS Practice Advisory Committee   From Dr. Lori Fiessinger: Start with one platform. Look to other dermatologists who have been successful on that platform to gain more information on what kind of posts do well. Early on, it is very important to be consistent. Post at least once weekly, but ideally more frequently on this. There are apps that can make posting easier. I currently use an app to design posts (Canva) and an app that auto-posts for me (Planoly) so I can design and plan posts in advance. For efficiency, I try to devote time once weekly to make all my posts for the following week.   From Dr. Mona Sadeghpour: Whatever you do, stay authentic to who you are and your practice's brand. You do not have to keep up with the Joneses or the latest TikTok trend.  Do post consistently even if it means posting 1-2 times per week.   The Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) Practice Advisory Committee supports dermatologists at any stage of their career looking to manage or st

  The New Year ushers in new hopes, dreams, and ultimately new goals. To kick start 2022, the editorial committee has shared their best pearls for conquering goals. I find that it’s helpful to stick to a goal by making it fun and easy. The biggest thing for me is to remove barriers to my goal, even if the barriers seem insignificant. I also set a reward that I think is very worthwhile. One that gets me pumped up! My reward for exercising this month is a small shopping spree at a garden nursery store. This is a reward I will work towards. I also share my goal with someone who will help me stay accountable and sign off on my reward. -Azeen Sadeghian, MD, FAAD Baton Rouge, Louisiana Instagram: @skinchickmd Conquering a new goal is typically easier when you share it with a friend or family member. If you strive to be more active in the New Year, perhaps plan times to meet at the gym with your goal buddy. I also find that keeping a daily and/or weekly checklist helps keep me accountable. U

  By the WDS Academic Dermatology Committee   Question: Does an academic career provide flexibility and support for working parents?     Dear WDS Member, Every academic center is unique in terms of their policies and flexibility for family planning and support for parents. An academic practice can provide opportunities for working parents. At the most basic level, academic careers are often salaried with benefits and paid leave time, but this can vary widely. Many private practices are primarily production based, so any leave time is unpaid. Academic centers often offer daycare programs with lower rates and emergency childcare services when needed for a certain number of days of the year. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) are often offered to allow pre-tax dollars for dependent care. In addition to medical benefits, academic facilities have varying coverage options for family planning with respect to family planning benefits to cover fertility treatments and assisted reproductive techn