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The DIGA Podcast

The DIGA Podcast

By DIGA

Welcome to the Dermatology Interest Group Podcast, where we talk about everything from how to become a stellar dermatology applicant to interesting dermatological topics. From research advice to interviewing tips, you will be prepared to follow the path to be a world class dermatologist. This show is hosted by the Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA), which is a national organization for medical students interested in dermatology. Our goal is to provide a show by medical students for medical students on the path to dermatology. Please connect with us at: derminterestpod@gmail.com
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#3: Pursuing Derm 3: Auditions, Applications, and Beyond with Dr. CiCi Topham, MD

The DIGA PodcastJan 01, 2022

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#101: Tips from a Newly-Matched Resident with Nathaniel Marroquin, DO
Mar 25, 202449:59
#100: Chasing the Dermatology Dream: From Rejection to Residency with Dr. Marissa Ceresnie
Mar 18, 202449:01
#99: NIH Fellowship Research Year and Matching at NYU with Dr. Christy Nwankwo
Mar 11, 202439:59
#98: Matching at UTMB Dermatology and Advice on the Match with Dr. Ben Garcia
Mar 04, 202440:36
#97: Skindex - Measuring Dermatology Patients' Quality of Life with Dr. Mary Margaret Chren, MD
Feb 26, 202435:56
#96: Climate Change and Environmental Science in Dermatology with Dr. Eva Parker, MD
Feb 19, 202401:05:19
#95: Dermatology Urgent Care Clinic and Program Overview at the University of Washington with Dr. Jay Vary
Feb 12, 202444:28
#94: Engineering and Innovation in Dermatology and Dermatopathology with Dr. Laura Gardner, MD
Feb 05, 202443:10
#93: What Medical Students Should Know About Skin Cancer in Organ Transplant Recipients with Dr. Lee Wheless, MD
Jan 29, 202452:29
#92 Rural Dermatology & Matching as a DO with Dr. Jordan Lane
Jan 22, 202450:32
#91: Life at Ohio Health Dermatology residency w/ Dr. Lauren Shegos

#91: Life at Ohio Health Dermatology residency w/ Dr. Lauren Shegos

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Lauren Shegos, a chief
resident at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist dermatology residency program. She shares her journey to dermatology, life at Ohio Health, and other tips for students interested in dermatology. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students!
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Jan 15, 202417:46
#90: From "Underdog" to a Dermatology Match!

#90: From "Underdog" to a Dermatology Match!

Teekz ธีกซ์ (he/him/siya) is a passionate cancer survivor and community advocate from Oakland, California. With a focus in Dermatology and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB), he is dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities & addressing social determinants of health. Teekz's nontraditional journey began as he battled Lymphoma while attending community college, later transferring to the University of California San Diego to study neuroscience & physiology.

At UC San Diego, he ran a free health clinic in Tijuana, Mexico, providing care to medically underserved communities. Teekz earned a master's degree in Medical Health Sciences and attended medical school at Touro University in Vallejo, California—an area known for its diversity & limited medical resources.

Alongside his academic journey, Teekz made significant contributions to the medical community. He organized summer internships tailored to underrepresented youth, served as a mentor for pre-med and medical students, & offered dermatologic education specifically catering to individuals with skin of color and gender diverse identities. His unwavering dedication & outstanding achievements in these realms earned him the prestigious recognition of being named National Student Doctor of the Year.

During his intern year Teekz returned to his home and worked at Highland Hospital in East Oakland, where he thrived serving underrepresented communities. Teekz continues his mission of educating future healthcare professionals through speaking engagements and evidence-based dermatology videos on social media (@DermDrTeekz).

As an aspiring academic Dermatologist, he is committed to empowering his patients and advocating for skin of color in dermatology. Teekz is also an advocate for the QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, actively addressing their unique healthcare challenges and promoting inclusivity.
With varying fluency in Thai (🇹🇭), Tagalog (Filipino 🇵🇭), and Spanish, Teekzenjoys cooking and traveling, embracing diverse experiences.

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Host: @diosa.mocha (IG), @diosa_derm (twitter)

Guest: @DermDrTeekz (IG & twitter))

 

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

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Jan 08, 202452:57
BONUS: A Medical Student's Guide to Dermatology Research

BONUS: A Medical Student's Guide to Dermatology Research

In this bonus episode, host Austin Black talks with Tejas Joshi, a 4-th year medical student who, during his time at Baylor College of Medicine, has become very proficient in publishing dermatology research. Join Austin and Tejas for an episode previously recorded on the sk(in depth) pod that we are happy to share with you here on the DIGA podcast. From identifying a mentor to selecting a target journal and ultimately submitting your work, this episode will serve to lay the groundwork you need to be successful in dermatology research. We hope you enjoy!


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Jan 01, 202449:50
#89 Practicing International Dermatology in New Zealand with Dr. Aaron Secrest

#89 Practicing International Dermatology in New Zealand with Dr. Aaron Secrest

Aaron Secrest, MD, PhD, MBA, is currently working as a senior medical officer in dermatology at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand. He shares what this experience has been like and how other people can seek out similar opportunities. He also shares his road to dermatology and why he pursued a PhD and an MBA. Finally, he shares his website full of his advice on how to treat common skin conditions affordably.


Visit his website at : https://medicalsecrets.com/


For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Dec 25, 202344:50
#88 Dual Applying to Dermatology and Anesthesiology with Dr. Akhil Abraham

#88 Dual Applying to Dermatology and Anesthesiology with Dr. Akhil Abraham

Dr. Akhil Abraham dual applied to dermatology and anesthesiology programs in 2023. He recently matched into dermatology at Health Partners Minneapolis. He shares how he balanced two applications and successfully matched into dermatology.


For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Dec 18, 202301:01:23
#87: Matching into a big academic fellowship as a DO w/ Dr. Farsi

#87: Matching into a big academic fellowship as a DO w/ Dr. Farsi

On today's show we are joined by Dr. Maheera Farsi, a board certified Dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. Dr. Farsi shares her journey to derm, Mohs, and what a day in the life looks like for her. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students who are interested in dermatology!
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Contact:
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Nate: @natem_33
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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod
Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dec 11, 202342:42
#86: Let's Get It! A Conversation with "THE DOC", Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil
Dec 04, 202344:59
#85: Lake Granbury Medical Center Dermatology Program Overview with Dr. Clay Cockerell
Nov 27, 202327:16
#84: The Spectrum of Dermatology: Creating Your Own Niche

#84: The Spectrum of Dermatology: Creating Your Own Niche

Dr. Steven Krueger is a board certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon.

After graduating from Boston College, Dr. Krueger earned his medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed a transitional year internship at Harvard Medical School, and then returned to the University of Massachusetts to complete his dermatology residency followed by a Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship. Throughout his training, Dr. Krueger received several awards for his academic achievement, leadership abilities, and commitment to service. He has written and presented numerous journal articles, poster presentations, lectures, and textbook chapters on various topics in dermatology.

As a procedural dermatologist, Dr. Krueger is passionate about providing safe and effective treatments that are backed by research. After removing a skin cancer, he uses advanced reconstructive techniques to restore the skin’s natural form. When performing cosmetic procedures, he combines a conservative and artistic approach with state-of-the-art technology to make patients look and feel their best.

Dr. Krueger is a proud husband and father. He enjoys eating Armenian food, spinning on his Peloton, gardening, traveling, and celebrating life’s milestones with his family and friends.
You can also listen to Dr. Krueger on his personal podcast, "Road to Rank".

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students
interested in dermatology!

For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please
reach out to us via email at
derminterestpod@gmail.com

Contact:
DIGA: @derminterest
Host: @diosa.mocha (IG) ; @diosa_derm (Twitter)
Guest: @kruegermd (IG) ; @StevenKruegerMD (Twitter)

Music:
District Four by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Nov 20, 202339:23
#83: Recently Matched at Texas Tech University, Dr. Kara Hurley Shares her Tips and Tricks
Nov 13, 202332:34
#82: Going from a Pediatrics attending to Dermatology with Dr. Charlie Dunn

#82: Going from a Pediatrics attending to Dermatology with Dr. Charlie Dunn

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Charlie Dunn, the Chief Resident at ADCS Orlando Dermatology residency program. He shares his story to pediatrics and then shifting to dermatology. Dr. Dunn also shares tips on how to be successful when interacting with residency programs. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in derm!

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Nate: @Natem_33

Orlando Derm: @orlandodermresidency

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Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Nov 06, 202353:20
#81: Unmatched, TY/Prelim Years, and Ranking w/ Dr. Nicole Hamburger
Oct 30, 202327:55
#80: How to stand out as an applicant w/ Dr. Dixit

#80: How to stand out as an applicant w/ Dr. Dixit

Today we are joined by Dr. Payal Dixit, board certified Dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. She shares her journey to derm and provides advice for students on how to stand out as a rotating applicant. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others interested in dermatology!

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DIGA: @derminterest

Nate Marroquin: @natem_33

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Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Oct 23, 202343:25
#79: Getting a Mohs Fellowship started w/ Dr. Luke Maxfield

#79: Getting a Mohs Fellowship started w/ Dr. Luke Maxfield

On todays show were are joined by Dr. Luke Maxfield, a board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. He shares his story getting into dermatology and how he worked hand in hand with his residency program to get a Mohs fellowship started for him. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology!

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Instagram:

DIGA: @derminterest

Nate Marroquin: @natem_33

Dr. Maxfield: @dr.ljmaxfield

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Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Oct 16, 202335:01
#78: Life in private practice with Dr. John Minni
Oct 09, 202320:42
#77: Dual Applying to Dermatology and Family Medicine with Dr. Jason Mathis
Oct 02, 202336:29
#76: What a program director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. John Kawaoka from Brown University
Sep 29, 202353:42
#75: Ultrasound in Dermatology (Plus Application Advice) with Dr. Gabrielle Brokamp Cua, PGY-2
Sep 27, 202334:30
#74: Applying without Away Rotations and Discovering Complex Medical Dermatology with Dr. Lauren Madigan
Sep 25, 202330:07
#73: What an associate program director looks for in an applicant: University of Nebraska Medical Center w/ Dr. Megan Arthur
Sep 22, 202346:53
#72: University of Minnesota Combined Dermatology and Internal Medicine Residency with Dr. Noah Goldfarb and Dr. Samip Sheth
Sep 18, 202326:35
#71: "Research Fever" with Dr. Jocelyn Gandelman
Sep 15, 202353:03
#70: From Orthopedic Surgery to Dermatology with Dr. Ciaran Smythe
Sep 11, 202335:53
#69: From Interventional Cardiology to Radiology to Dermatology w/ Dr. Sickinger

#69: From Interventional Cardiology to Radiology to Dermatology w/ Dr. Sickinger

On todays show we are joined by Dr. Maryam Sickinger and she shares how she started out in internal medicine, then matched into radiology and finally ended up as a dermatologist. She also give advice for students interested in matching into dermatology. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in derm!



Contact - Instagram  

Nate: @natem_33 


Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sep 04, 202314:10
#68: Med/Derm Residency + sk(in depth) with Dr. Nikki Trupiano
Aug 28, 202343:58
#67: HIV and LGBTQ+ Dermatology w/ Dr. John Trinidad
Aug 21, 202343:36
#66: Day in the life of a Mohs Surgeon w/ Dr. Jamison Strahan

#66: Day in the life of a Mohs Surgeon w/ Dr. Jamison Strahan

On todays episode we are joined my Dr. Jamison Strahan and he shares his journey to dermatology and what a day in the life of a Mohs Surgeon looks. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with other students interested in dermatology!


Contact - Instagram  

Nate: @natem_33 


Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Aug 14, 202330:55
#65: Tips from a newly-matched resident with Dr. Alexandra Taylor
Aug 07, 202338:46
#64: Rheum Derm, SPOTS, + SLU Program Overview with Dr. Sofia Chaudhry
Jul 31, 202342:49
#63: Tips from a newly-matched resident with Dr. Jonny Hatch

#63: Tips from a newly-matched resident with Dr. Jonny Hatch

On todays episode we are joined by Dr. Jonny Hatch, who was the creator and original host of the DIGA podcast. Dr. Hatch matched at Trinity Health Dermatology program (@thaadermatology) and today he shares tips that he believed helped him match. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology!

- TUMS: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1L0Eqegu7VugbEP7bJbCCz?si=rbylj7I6Q6aHxU57dyaDgA

- Contact - Instagram   Nate: @natem_33 

DIGA: @derminterest - Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license


Jul 24, 202349:40
#62: Oncodermatology and Hair Loss w/ Dr. Brittany Dulmage
Jul 17, 202347:04
#61: Couples Matching in Dermatology with Dr. Meckley and Dr. Lowe

#61: Couples Matching in Dermatology with Dr. Meckley and Dr. Lowe

On todays episode we are joined by doctors Abby Meckley and Michael Lowe who share their experience and success with couples matching. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others interested in dermatology!


Contact - Instagram 

Nate: @natem_33


Music:District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Jul 10, 202340:43
#60: Having a family as a dermatology resident with Dr. Jesse Dewey
Jul 03, 202338:04
#59: Tips from a newly-matched resident with Dr. Ben Cooper
Jun 26, 202329:05
#58: A Chat with Dr. Michael Goldfarb About the Practice of General Dermatology and the University of Michigan
Jun 19, 202339:44
#57: What an Program Director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Henderson, Trinity Health Dermatology Residency Program
Jun 12, 202336:54
#56: Ty's Tips: Advice from a Newly-Matched Dermatology Resident w/ Ty Gilkey
Jun 05, 202349:56
#55: What an Program Director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Mariencheck, Wake Forest Dermatology Residency
May 29, 202330:40
#54: What an Associate Program Director looks for in an applicant w/ Dr. Rice, Sampson Regional Medical Center Dermatology Residency
May 22, 202331:50
#53: From Internal Medicine to Dermatology + Duke Program Overview with Dr. Drew Emge
May 15, 202301:12:36