The DIGA Podcast

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we continue our Dermatology Crash Course mini series with a high-yield discussion on Benign Lesions, part 1 of 2, led by Dr. Marianne Cortes. 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. Marianne Cortes ⁠@drholymoley
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
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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Samer Wahood, a graduating medical student from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, who successfully matched into dermatology at Emory University. Samer takes us through his full journey: from community work and a bioethics background that defined his application, to away rotations, mentorship, and what the interview season looked like. He closes with honest reflections on what truly differentiated his application and what he wishes every aspiring dermatologist knew before starting the process. We hope you enjoy!

Connect with Samer:
Instagram: @skinwithsamer
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DIGA Instagram: @derminterest
Today’s Host: Laila Al Rawi @Lailanalrawi
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District Four by KevinMacLeod
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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 Nail Disorders led by Dr. Sophia Anagnostis. 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. Sophia Anagnostis @drsophiaanagnostis
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
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In this episode, we talk with Caroline Chen, MD, a recently matched dermatology resident. Caroline is graduating from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons this May and successfully matched into dermatology at Columbia, along with a transitional year at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Listen in as Caroline walks us through her journey to dermatology, how she got involved early on, and why she chose to apply without a research year. We also learn more about her experience with social media and how she balanced her interest in educational content creation with her medical career. We hope you enjoy!

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

Connect with Caroline:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolineChen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/car.xo.line/
Bio Site: https://bio.site/carolinechen

https://www.tiktok.com/@car.xo.line
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DIGA Instagram: @derminterest
Today’s Host, Cecile: @cecileschreidah
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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
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In this episode, we talk with DIGA Podcast giant and out-going co-host and chairman, Austin Black, MD. Austin is a graduating 4th year from McGovern Medical School and successfully matched into dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine. Austin walks us through his journey from first realizing that dermatology was the specialty for him to eventually deciding on a research year. He also discusses what he believes made his application successful, how he handled audition rotations and ranking, and even dual applying (tune in to find out with what specialty!). Throughout the episode, Austin provides well thought out advice for all students to consider. We hope you enjoy!

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

Instagram: @austin_black
 
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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
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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