The Future of Dermatology
Join Dr. Faranak Kamangar, MD, every week as she chats with various guests about the future of dermatology. Each week, Dr. Kamangar and her guests cover topics from psoriasis, to eczema, to skin care, to AI, and more. Whether you’re a doctor or a patient, these episodes provide valuable information about your skin and how to navigate the world of dermatology.
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Dr. Kamangar and Dr. Sarah Arron disucss non-invasive skin imaging which allows dermatologists to see beneath the surface of the skin without the need for biopsies. They also chat about the VIO system, the first of its kind technology.
To learn more, check out these articles and websites:
Enspectra Health Announces US FDA Clearance of VIO™ System, First of Its Kind Technology to Visualize Skin Cellular Structures in Real-Time
Enspectra Health Website
Research Techniques Made Simple: Emerging Imaging Technologies for Noninvasive Optical Biopsy of Human Skin
UCSF Rosenman Institute
Fogarty Innovation
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Kamangar and Dr. Maria Buethe discuss the importance of providing childcare at educational conferences for young physicians. They reflect on their experience organizing a kids club at SF Derm 100 year Symposium in 2023, and the positive impact it had on attendees. They highlight the need for inclusive and high-quality childcare options to support physicians in attending conferences and advancing their careers. They also discuss the cost and sustainability of implementing such initiatives and the potential for sponsorship. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of dermatology and the excitement around targeted therapies.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and prioritizing and balancing a fulfilling life. Dr. Jason Hawkes asks us to consider sustainability in how one approaches their schedule and what might reasonable bandwidth look like. Dr. Morganroth asks the question - what type of lifestyle do you want and use that to determine how you can create balance in your life. Dr. Fields urges people to nurture your family and keep them in mind when balancing a fulfilling life.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and what financial considerations they've had to make and how they've negotiated their salaries. Dr. Kathy Fields talks about building your private practice and earning your credibility. Dr. Greg Morganroth shares about the differences of salaries based on location and where you might want to spend your career. Dr. David Murad talks about unrealistic salary goals especially right out of med school and knowing your end goal for retirement. Dr. Jason Hawkes talks about lack of education when it comes to the business side of dermatology, and how residents and med students don't have proper guidance when it comes to negotiating an appropriate salary. This is an episode you don't want to miss as you start trying to negotiate your own salary.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and their journey and drive in this field. Recorded in 2022, these passionate doctors gathered to share their unique thoughts and insight with dermatology residency students. Dr. Kathy Fields tells us about developing Proactive (https://www.proactiv.com/) and her own private practice. Dr. Greg Morganroth's journey led him to California, private practice, and building a network of doctors. Dr. David Murad advises students to create a balance between medicine and family and his journey with Kaiser through to retirement. Dr. Jason Hawkes implores students to consider their values as they pursue their own dermatology journeys while continuing their education.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and what they love and hate about their field of dermatology. They discuss the changes in technology and dermatology, their dedication to their patients, pursuing their dreams despite what others say, investing in your career and life, scientific advancements in medicine, the SF Derm community and knowledge share between all generations of dermatologists, and the importance of residency mentorship.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
In this episode, Chandler Johnson, SFDS Med Student, asks Dr. Kamangar all the questions we want to ask our dermatologists, but might not have the chance to ask them during a visit. They chat about the best lotions to use in the winter to combat dry skin, how to test sunscreens to determine which one works best for you, hair and nail care, scarring vs. nonscarring hair loss, dandruff, the Russian Manicure trend, and dermatology and social media. This is the first of many Ask Me Anything episodes, so more to come! And check out the accompanying shorts on YouTube! Each topic is broken down into 60-seconds of valuable information.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
In this year in review podcast, Dr. Kamangar and Chandler Johnson discuss the various pop culture articles that quoted Dr. Kamangar in 2023! They cover topics such as the yellow pillow offender, hydrating cleansers, choosing the right treatment for keratosis pilaris, identifying different skin rashes, DIY methods for removing skin tags - or what DIY methods NOT to use - , advancements in technology like 3D hair follicle printing, AI in dermatology, promoting skin health, melanoma in skin of color, autoimmune conditions, embarrassing questions, and the SF Derm centennial celebration from 2023 and the upcoming conference in 2024.
Links to all of Dr. Kamangar's articles and mentions can be found below:
How Gross is it to Sleep with a Yellowed Pillow? by Anna Rahmanan at HuffPost
Avoid Tight Dry Skin with These Hydrating Cleansers, by Angelica Wilson at 21Ninety
The 13 Best Keratosis Pilaris Treatments, According to Dermatologists, by Andi Breitowich at Women'sHealth
26 Pictures of Skin Rashes and How To Identify Them, According to Doctors, by Andi Breitowich at Women'sHealth
11 Reasons for Facial Swelling, Plus How To Treat & Prevent Puffiness, According to Doctors, by Women's Health Editors, Medically Reviewed by Laura Purdy, MD at Women'sHealth
The 12 Best Makeup with SPF of 2023, Tested and Reviewed, by Jessie Quinn at People
What You Need to Know About Treating Skin Tags, by T. Duncan, Medically Reviewed by Leslie Greenberg, MD at The Checkup
DermGPT Looks to Improve Clinic Productivity for Dermatologists, by Greg Laub at MedPage Today
Radiologists Outperform AI in Identifying Lung Diseases on Chest X-rays, by Christopher Curley, Fact Checked by Michelle T. Wyatt, MD at MedicalNewsToday
Scientists 3D-print hair Follicles in Lab-grown Skin, at Practical Dermatology
Even Kesha had a Hard Time Identifying Her Autoimmune Disease - Here are Ways to Help you Catch Yours, by Jasmine Williams at Brit+CO
Black Men are 26% More Likely to Die from Melanoma, Study Shows, by Kaitlin Vogel, Fact Checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. at MedicalnewsToday
13 Reasons Your Butt Might Be Itchy, According to Experts, by Andi Breitowich at Popsugar
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