Women's Dermatologic Society

An Interview with Carolyn Hardin, DO, FAAD, FACMS Mohs Surgeon and Dermatologist Central Dermatology Center Interviewed by Brianna Olamiju, MD; Amaris Geisler, MD; and Sarah Woodside, MD 1.) How did you become involved in the WDS and what benefits do you think WDS membership provides for residents/young physicians? I first became involved in the WDS as a resident when I learned of the mentorship opportunities that are available. The mentorship programs and networking that the WDS offers are both very valuable. I have enjoyed attending events and meeting with other women dermatologists at all stages of their careers. 2.) Are you in private practice or academics? At what point did you decide that you wanted to do private practice versus academics? I worked simultaneously in a military academic program full-time and a private practice part-time for about four years. But after recently separating from the Army, I am now in full-time private practice. Due to being a fellowship-trained Moh...

by Dr. Molly Stout, WDS News You Can Use Committee  We’ve all felt the sinking feeling of a well-oiled clinic veering off track by an impending lengthy hair loss visit. Dr. Maria Colavincenzo, a mentor of mine since residency at Northwestern, would often use the term “sneaky hair loss” to describe any patient scheduled for a dermatology visit who at the end of the visit would mention “I’ve noticed my hair shedding, thinning, etc.” Sneaky hair loss has the capacity to derail even the most efficient clinics. Herein are a few pearls to make your surprise hair loss visits less scary. The Chapter Book Analogy: A dear friend and colleague, Dr. Janelle Nassim, often uses this approach, which I find helpful in setting the foundation for a positive and longitudinal therapeutic relationship. If you’ve done an extensive visit, and the patient then brings up hair loss, rather than put off their concern to be discussed at another visit, frame your approach to their care this way: “The story...