WDS Young Physician Spotlight Interview – Neha Jariwala, MD

Interviewed by Stephanie Florez-Pollack, MD Neha Jariwala, M.D. is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. How did you become involved in the WDS and what benefits do you think WDS membership provides for residents/young physicians? I became involved in WDS as a resident when I attended one of their review lectures. I was impressed by the resources of the WDS community. Since then, I have been attending their events, which have helped me to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in our field. Being a part of the WDS community has allowed me to network, which has opened doors for mentorship and career opportunities. Overall, I believe that WDS membership provides a unique and invaluable experience for physicians and residents who are looking to grow, develop, and collaborate in dermatology. At what point did you decide that you wanted to do academics versus private practice? What's the biggest challenge you've faced in acad...