In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Dr. Avery Lachance, on the show to share with us her passion for health advocacy in dermatology. If you thought dermatologists' voices can't be heard on the Hill, think again! Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.f...
Mar 12, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This episode brings a special guest, Dr. Jennifer Lin, who wears many hats and has expertise in melanoma, multicultural dermatology, and laser & cosmetic surgery. A true devotee to learning, she has taken a path in dermatology filled with bold choices that is sure to inspire.
Feb 27, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Don't have time to go through old episodes looking for answers to interview trail-related questions? We put together some of the most commonly asked questions from our listeners in this episode. (Spoiler: we talk dress code, thank-you letters, top-5 schools, imposter syndrome and more!)
Jan 20, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Becoming a parent is a tremendous experience, and doing it during residency comes with a unique set of challenges. We invite Dr. Alexandra Charrow, dermatologist and cool-mom-extraordinare, on the show to talk about what it's like having a child during residency. (No surprise spoiler alert: Arash became a father during residency too, and he's a pretty amazing parent) Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.appl...
Oct 31, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Dr. Rob Stavert, a true Renaissance dermatologist, joins us on the show. We discuss healthcare delivery, teledermatology, and the challenges and rewards of working with underserved populations. Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermat...
Oct 17, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 5
If you've ever felt bewildered by the alphabet soup of NIH grants, then tune in to this BONUS episode of Topical, where Dr. Megan Noe returns to give us a crash course in basic NIH grants. Now, that's easy as 1, 2, 3! Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/s...
Oct 03, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ever wonder what a "postdoc" entails and how that could help your academic career? Tune in to this episode of Topical, where Dr. Megan Noe, NIH-funded researcher and dermatologist-extraordinaire, comes on the show to share her experience with her postdoctoral fellowship and clinical research. Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http...
Sep 26, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Applying to dermatology residency from a medical school without a dermatology department or residency program can be challenging. We invite Dr. Janelle Nassim, our first guest star of the season, on the show to share her tips on how to successfully navigate these special circumstances. Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stit...
Sep 05, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Dear listeners, we have missed you so much! As a kickoff to Season 2, we have some exciting announcements and perhaps most important, different theme music (new beats, who dis?) Tune in this season every other Thursday for new episodes. We cannot wait to share the exciting world of dermatology with you! Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TopicalPod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Sti...
Aug 29, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
What's that saying...all good things must come to an end? Don't despair listeners, this good thing is only coming to a break. We wrap up our season by sharing tips on how you can prepare for dermatology residency (spoiler: not by reading a textbook), and give you our HEARTFELT thanks for being a part of the TopicalPod family. We have had a blast this season and look forward to sharing the next season with you this fall. In the meantime, don't be a stranger! Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.co...
Feb 21, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Match day is around the corner! But what should you do if you don't match? The goal of this episode is not to make you worry about the future, but to provide you with strategies and help you plan for that scenario, if it were to happen. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gm...
Feb 19, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 37
And we're baaaaack, Topical listeners! Happy 2019 to you all, and we hope you've taken some time for yourselves during the busy interview season. The hard work is (mostly) behind you, but new pressing issues are on your mind. How do you handle post-interview communications? What about the couples match? Or the R word (RANK list)? Fear not, in this episode, we discuss how to navigate these complex decisions, and as always, Arash has the perfect relationship analogies for them all. Follow us on: i...
Jan 24, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Happy Holidays dear listeners! This is our final episode of 2018, and we tackle a difficult topic: what to do if you haven't received many interviews. Bonus: we answer some fan mail and give you a preview of what's coming up in 2019! Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail...
Dec 13, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Full disclosure: we love Harvard dermatology. So while this episode may not be free from bias, we (do our best) to speak candidly about what Harvard dermatology is really like: our strengths, challenges and nuances. (Spoiler : the winters are cold but the people are quite warm) Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatolog...
Dec 06, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Happy Thanksgiving Topical listeners! We are thankful for you today and everyday for making this podcast possible (otherwise we would just be talking to ourselves). We take your feedback seriously, and since several of you have asked about 2+2 programs, we bring on a special guest, Dr. Allen Ho, to talk about his experience in the 2+2 program and his career path as a physician scientist. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitch...
Nov 22, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We had a prior episode discussing social media as a cautionary tale, but have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to use social media as a tool for career advancement? Dr. Allison Larson joins us (for the third time!) to discuss how to use social media to make connections, create collaborations and expand your reach. Bonus content: we delve deep into her other area of expertise, gender considerations in academic medicine. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-...
Nov 08, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Dr. Allison Larson is back on our show, and this time she's wearing her Associate Program Director hat! How do you find a program that is a good fit for you, and vice versa? What kinds of applicants are programs looking for anyway? Did you know that BU asks for supplemental questions in addition to the ERAS? For answers to all these questions and more, tune in! Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?f...
Nov 01, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Our 30th episode brings a special guest, Dr. Allison Larson, who wears many hats including Vice Chair of Education, Associate Program Director of Dermatology and Assistant Dean of Medical Education at Boston University. Her path in dermatology has been filled with bold and serendipitous choices that are sure to inspire. (Spoiler: she may be the only dermatologist you know teaching arrhythmias and electrolyte imbalances). Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-derma...
Oct 25, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We enjoyed talking with Dr. Misha Rosenbach so much that we are back for a second episode! Tune in as we discuss how to maximize the mentor-mentee relationship and optimize academic productivity at every level of training. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitte...
Oct 18, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We take our show on the road and invite a very special guest, Dr. Misha Rosenbach from the University of Pennsylvania, to share his unique perspective on the residency application and selection process. And if you're ever wondered about how to become a dermatology triple-threat like him (aka rockstar clinician, researcher and educator), you will not want to miss this episode. Bonus content: we discover that Penn Derm has an instagram account and Philly has affordable housing. Follow us on: iTune...
Oct 11, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The long-awaited episode is here! We quiz each other with common behavioral interview questions and analyze our answers. This episode is aimed at calming your fears and equipping you with a roadmap on how to approach these tough questions. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topicalpod...
Sep 20, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Fall is finally here...and that means sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and interview season. We start by reviewing common interview questions and strategies on how to prepare. Next episode...behavioral interviews! Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topical...
Sep 14, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We invite Dr. Steven Chen back to our show to geek out over all things medical education. We discuss why we love #MedEd, how we got our start, and what directions we hope our viewers will take the field in the future. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @t...
Sep 06, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 25
We start to delve into...drum roll please...behavioral interviews! In part two of this mini-series, we discuss what they are, why they're used, and how you can prepare. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topicalpod@gmail.com Twitter: @topicalpod @KristinaLiuMD @AMostaghimi...
Aug 31, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Did you miss us? After a brief summer hiatus, we are back to tackle the most daunting aspect of the application process...interviews! In part I, we discuss what the interview day(s) entail and how you can prepare for the logistics of these events.
Aug 23, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
We invite a special guest, Dr. Steven Chen, on the show to discuss the medicine-dermatology residency and career path. Tune in to hear about what these unique residency programs offer and whether they are aligned with your academic interests. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play: https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcast Talk to us: Email: topical...
Aug 09, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Arash takes the lead on exploring the age-old question, "what should I wear (to interviews)?" Tips on dressing economically, efficiently and appropriately. *Disclaimer: We took our show on the road today and recorded in a new location, so there's quite a bit of background noise. Pardon our sound and we'll be back in the studio soon! Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Goog...
Aug 02, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
*Disclaimer: We took our show on the road today and recorded in a new location, so there's quite a bit of background noise. Pardon our sound and we'll be back in the studio soon! In this episode, we answer some questions emailed to us from listeners: 1) Special considerations when applying in two specialities, 2) Foreign medical students applying for away rotations and residency, and 3) How to balance high patient volume with patient satisfaction. Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/u...
Jul 26, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What happens after you click the "submit" button on ERAS? In part II of our application mini-series, we shed some light what happens from submission to interview invitations. To learn more about statistics we reference in this episode, you can visit the NRMP Program Director Survey Results from 2018: http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NRMP-2018-Program-Director-Survey-for-WWW.pdf Follow us on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 St...
Jul 19, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Application season is starting, and the first item on the agenda is choosing where to apply. In this episode, we share both personal tips and recent data from the NRMP (we're looking at you, our evidence-based listeners). To learn more about statistics we reference in this episode, you can visit the Main Residency Match Data and Report site by the NRMP: http://www.nrmp.org/main-residency-match-data/ Outcomes on U.S. Allopathic Graduates: http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Charting-Ou...
Jul 12, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
