Discussion Forum For Staff Dermatologists?

Hello, Is anyone aware of a good online discussion forum for staff dermatologists? I am looking for actual peer advice on difficult cases, new therapeutic modalities, etc. I know that ASDS has their Quest platform, but this is restricted to ASDS members only. Is there anything similar that is free? Thanks! This entry passed through the...

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Cortisol

"Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is NOT induced by:" A. ACTH B. Aldosterone C. Epinephrine D. Glucagon I got this right, the answer was aldosterone. I just said that because I knew that aldosterone causes obligatory water reabsorption via increased Na reabsorption from the collecting duct. However, I was just wondering. I remember learning...

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*** The Official LECOM Class of 2021 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

"Please provide us with a video of no more than 2 minutes duration that will help us understand you better. Alternatively, you may provide a written statement of no more than 500 words showing why you think BCOM is the perfect place for you and what qualities you feel you would bring to BCOM that would help develop and foster the climate...

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When to stop attending class?

When you realize that lecture isn't benefitting you at all, and you're better on your own, the stop. Maybe the first week or so to meet classmates and stuff, but then stop. Shocked at the number of people who attend lecture and either 1) fall asleep; or 2) stare blankly at the lecturer because they're going to quickly. Both cases, they...

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I can't handle the lazy.

Guy at work was hired to replace me. I call him "Jabba" probably not nice but accurate, even down to the tongue. Anyway, I asked him to do a few things that would help him learn what it is that I did for that client. He had to update a table with the names of people (spelled correctly) otherwise, the SQL tool I developed won't recognize...

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Feasibility of Becoming Dean of Admissions and Changing the URM System

Gandhi said: "Be the change you wish to see..." My wish is for a change in the admissions system. As an incoming M1, I've entertained thoughts of going into the more administrative sides of things in medicine, such as being on the admissions committee/eventually dean of admissions. From what I've seen around the forum, a common theme/comparison...

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