The DIGA Podcast

In this episode, we talk with PGY-3 Dr. John Tsatalis a current resident at the University of Miami dermatology program. Dr. Tsatalis gives a rundown on timeless dermatology history, tells us about his path into dermatology, various aspects of the University of Miami program, and his general day-to-day as a part of one of the largest dermatology programs in the country! We hope you enjoy!   If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology! Learn More: Website: https://med.miami.edu/departments/dermatology/education/residency-program --- DIGA Instagram: @derminterest Today’s Host, George: @georgepapadeas --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] --- District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: **https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four** License: **https://filmmusic.io/standard-license** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derminterest/message

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alia Ahmed, a UK-based dermatologist specializing in psychodermatology, a field that explores the connection between the mind and skin. Dr. Ahmed shares insights into common psychodermatology conditions, approaches to patient management, and her unique perspectives on the role mental health plays in skin health. We also touch on the differences between dermatology training in the UK and the USA. Join us as we delve into the world of psychodermatology and uncover ways dermatologists can better support their patients' well-being from the inside out. We hope you enjoy! Dr. Ahmed: @⁠the_psychodermatologist⁠ Mentioned Resources Updated Guidelines for Management of Delusional Infestation: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bjd.21668 Association for Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America (APNMA): https://psychodermatology.us/ European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP): https://www.psychodermatology.net/ 1st World Psychodermatology Congress (May 28-31, 2025): https://www.esdap25-wcpd.com/ St. Johns Derm Academy Practical Skills in Psychodermatology Course (January 23, 2025): https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/event-23rd-january-2025 Practical Psychodermatology Textbook, Bewley et. al.: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118560648 Psychodermatolgy in Clincal Practice Textbook, Bewley et. al.: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-54307-5 --- DIGA: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today'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 by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

At the age of 26, skin cancer was the last thing on Leah Adams’ mind—until a routine skin check changed everything. Diagnosed with stage IA melanoma, Leah had to confront the fears, surgeries, and uncertainties that followed. In this episode, she shares how her experience transformed her perspective on skin health and inspired her to become a melanoma advocate. Leah’s story is a powerful reminder of the life-saving impact of early detection and self-advocacy. She also offers practical advice on raising awareness about skin cancer and sun safety and reflects on her medical care to help future physicians better support patients through these vulnerable moments. We hope you enjoy! --- Check out the Melanoma Research Alliance Connect with Leah: @theleahalexis --- DIGA: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today'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 by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today we spoke with Dr. Michael Fritz, MD. Dr. Fritz is a PGY-3 at the Indiana University dermatology residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Fritz gives us a candid conversation talking about his path finding dermatology as well as aspects about the IU program. Listen in to hear more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other students interested in dermatology!   Learn More: Website: https://medicine.iu.edu/dermatology/education/residency --- DIGA Instagram: @derminterest Today’s Host, George: @georgepapadeas --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] --- District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: **https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four** License: **https://filmmusic.io/standard-license** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derminterest/message