Women's Dermatologic Society

WDS Book Club - Summer Reads By the News You Can Use Committee Summer is heating up! Ready to cool off with a summer escape? Whether you’re craving a relaxing beachside book or a fun staycation read, dive into this selection of titles curated by your WDS Members   Molly Stout, MD recommends the following books: 1) The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hildebrand – An iconic summer destination in need of a fearless leader, plus a little ghostly mystery. 2) The Covenant of Water by Abraham Vergase – A multigenerational family saga with lots of nods of medicine. Don’t be afraid of the page count, this tome is hard to put down. 3) The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella  – A young woman finds herself at a career meltdown and retreats to her childhood vacation town. For anyone feeling burnt out, this will reignite a little heat! 4) The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki – Consider your historical fiction itch scratched with this real-life cereal heiress. The plot thic...

Tips for Applying to Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Special thanks to Dr. Mary L. Stevenson and Dr. Alyx Rosen Aigen for providing tips and guidance on the best way to prepare and apply for a Mohs fellowship! Dr. Stevenson serves as the Associate Director of the Mohs Fellowship Program at NYU. Dr. Aigen is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami. 1.  How can a resident best demonstrate their interest in Mohs fellowship? Practice good surgical skills. Study and understand the Mohs technique, types of reconstruction, anatomy and pathology as well as types of tumors. Get involved in Mohs research. Read journal articles to stay up to date on emerging research. Speak with Mohs faculty at your department to express interest. Attend surgical meetings, including the annual ACMS and ASDS meeting. Get connected and meet program directors from other programs. Attend Mohs monthly virtual journal club. Build a portfol...

WDS Young Physician Spotlight Interview - Dr. Christina Kraus Interviewed by Amaris Geisler and Brianna Olamiju   1.)      How did you become involved in the WDS and what benefits do you think WDS membership provides for residents/young physicians? My involvement with the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) began as a medical student, thanks to Dr. Libby Edwards. During my fourth year of medical school, I had the privilege of rotating with Dr. Edwards, who was deeply engaged with the WDS and serving as a mentor in the WDS Mentorship Award Program. Upon starting my dermatology residency, I joined the WDS, and learned more about the organization and was fortunate to receive the WDS mentorship award to rotate with Dr. Libby Edwards again as a resident. Currently, I am very fortunate to serve on the WDS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, which has been an incredibly rewarding experience.   Membership in the WDS is invaluable for residents and...