The DIGA Podcast

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on Keratosis Pilaris and Xerosis led by Dr. Valerie Foy. We hope you enjoy!

About the Dermatology Crash Course Series 
The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each episode features a dermatologist sharing practical insights to help learners develop confidence in recognizing and managing common skin conditions.
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Today's Guest, Dr. Valerie Foy⁠ @derm.dr.val⁠
Today’s Host, Marissa: ⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠marissamarieruppe⁠
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District Four by Kevin MacLeod
Link:⁠ ⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Elpern. Dr. Elpern is a longtime dermatologist whose career path took him from family medicine to decades of dermatology practice on the island of Kauaʻi and now in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Dr. Elpern reflects on what first drew him to dermatology, when the specialty truly clicked for him, and why he chose to build a life and career in a rural island community rather than on Oʻahu or the mainland.
He shares how practicing dermatology on Kauaʻi differed from working in a large academic center and family practice. We also discuss the skin conditions he saw more often than textbooks would suggest.
Finally, Dr. Elpern offers perspective on how dermatology has evolved over the years, from the treatment of psoriasis before biologics to changes in skin cancer patterns in a high-UV environment. He wraps up with honest reflections on work-life balance, patient care, and the lessons that only come from a lifetime in practice. We hope you enjoy!
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Today’s Host, Katelyn: @katsteng
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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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District Four by Kevin MacLeod
Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠
License: ⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on Seborrheic Dermatitis led by Dr. Valerie Foy. We hope you enjoy!

About the Dermatology Crash Course Series 
The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each episode features a dermatologist sharing practical insights to help learners develop confidence in recognizing and managing common skin conditions.
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DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠
Today's Guest, Dr. Valerie Foy @derm.dr.val
Today’s Host, Marissa: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠marissamarieruppe
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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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District Four by Kevin MacLeod
Link: ⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠
License: ⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Bilal Fawaz. Dr. Fawaz is the associate program director of the Boston University Dermatology Residency Program. He sits down to talk to us about details of the Boston University program including general curriculum, resident experiences and opportunities, program culture and more. We round out the episode with Dr. Fawaz giving valuable insight into what makes a successful dermatology applicant. We hope you enjoy!

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

Learn More:
Boston University links:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @budermatology
- Website: Boston University Dermatology Residency Program
- Connect with Dr. Fawaz: [email protected], @drbfawaz
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DIGA Instagram: @derminterest
Today’s Host, George: @georgepapadeas
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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]
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District Four by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini-series with a high-yield discussion on cutaneous T cell lymphoma and mycosis fungoides led by Dr. Benjamin Cooper. We hope you enjoy!
 
About the Dermatology Crash Course Series 

The Dermatology Crash Course is a DIGA Podcast mini-series focused on delivering short, high-yield episodes that cover foundational dermatology topics. Each episode features a dermatologist sharing practical insights to help learners develop confidence in recognizing and managing common skin conditions.

Learn More:
Educational links: Recommend educational resources by Dr. Cooper
- Grenz zone podcast
- Fitzpatrick Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology

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DIGA Instagram: @derminterest
Today’s Host, George: @georgepapadeas
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For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]
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District Four by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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