The DIGA Podcast

• #186: Pivoting with Purpose: Switching Specialties from Family Medicine to Dermatology with Dr. Olivia Perez

  In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Olivia Perez, who recently matched into a dermatology residency after beginning her training in family medicine. Dr. Perez shares her compelling journey of realizing her true passion for dermatology during her intern year and the steps she took to successfully make the switch.She offers an honest look at what it’s like to pivot specialties, how she navigated the logistics of reapplying, and the importance of staying true to your interests, even if it means taking an unconventional path. If you’ve ever questioned your specialty choice or wondered what it takes to change course, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy!Connect with Dr. PerezInstagram: @drliv.mdTikTok: @drliv.mdSubstack: drliv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠Today’s Host, Austin: @⁠⁠⁠austin_black⁠⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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• #185: Ask A Resident Anything

  In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Iya Agha for an “Ask a Resident Anything” segment guided by listener questions. Dr. Agha shares how she navigated the challenges of medical school, clinical rotations, audition electives, and interviews on her path to dermatology.She offers practical advice on building a strong application, balancing research with clinical responsibilities, and finding mentors who provide meaningful guidance. Dr. Agha also reflects on life as an intern and shares strategies for maintaining balance throughout every stage of training. Whether you’re just beginning medical school or approaching graduation, this episode offers valuable insight for every step of the journey. We hope you enjoy!Connect with Dr. AghaInstagram: @dr.iyaagha---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠Today’s Host, Marissa: @⁠marissamarieruppe⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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• #184: Inside Johns Hopkins Dermatology with Program Director Dr. Joel Sunshine, MD, PhD, MS

  In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joel Sunshine, Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Johns Hopkins Dermatology Residency. Dr. Sunshine is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist whose work spans clinical care, education, and translational research.He shares his journey into dermatology, what residents can expect from the Hopkins program, and his advice for medical students exploring the field. Tune in to hear how curiosity, mentorship, and innovation shape the residency experience at Johns Hopkins. We hope you enjoy!Learn More about Johns Hopkins Dermatology:Instagram: @hopkinsdermresidencyWebsite: Johns Hopkins Dermatology Residency---DIGA Instagram: @⁠derminterest⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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• #183: From Clinic to Content - A Conversation with Dr. Mamina Turegano

  In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist based in New Orleans. She practices medical and cosmetic dermatology, holds a certificate in integrative dermatology, and brings more than 16 years of experience delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.Dr. Turegano shares practical skincare advice and science-backed holistic strategies through her social channels, and she co-hosts the Skin Deep MDs podcast, a top show exploring life in dermatology, motherhood in medicine, trends, and building a physician brand. Her work appears in JAAD, JAMA Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and The Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. She co-authored The Holistic Psoriasis Management & Nutrition Guide, contributed a chapter on cosmeceuticals in acne and rosacea, and advises skincare brands on education and product development.Tune in for career insights, skincare takeaways, and her evolution as a creator. We hope you enjoy!Connect with Dr. Mamina & Resources:InstagramYouTubeTikTokThe Holistic Psoriasis Management and Nutrition Guide⁠---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠Today’s Host: Shan Francis---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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• #182: Inside NYU Dermatology with Program Director Dr. Alexandra Flamm, MD

  In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexandra Flamm, MD, Associate Professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Program Director of the NYU Dermatology Residency. She is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist with expertise in eczema, contact dermatitis, and patch testing. Before joining NYU, Dr. Flamm completed her dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate and a dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. She now leads the NYU Dermatology Residency, an academically robust training program located in the heart of New York City.Dr. Flamm shares her journey through dermatology, what makes the NYU Dermatology Residency a special place to train, and her advice for medical students navigating their own paths into the field. We hope you enjoy!Learn More about NYU Dermatology: Instagram: @nyugsom_dermresWebsite: NYU Dermatology Residency---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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