Residency Didactic Education
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Monday
Medical Journal Club
The third Monday evening of the month (alternating months with Surgery Journal Club). Residents and attendings review key articles from the general dermatology literature and surgical dermatology journals.
The third Monday evening of the month (alternating months with Surgery Journal Club). Residents and attendings review key articles from the general dermatology literature and surgical dermatology journals.
Tuesday
Pathology Conference Text Review
Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. includes a review of topic from pathology textbook with glass slides.
Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. includes a review of topic from pathology textbook with glass slides.
Wednesday
Pathology Conference Unknowns
Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. includes a review of unknown glass slides.
Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. includes a review of unknown glass slides.
Thursday
Grand Rounds Conference
Lectures Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m. featuring a rotating schedule including unknowns, visiting speakers, VUMC speakers from other departments, and Morbidity & Mortality conference
Lectures Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m. featuring a rotating schedule including unknowns, visiting speakers, VUMC speakers from other departments, and Morbidity & Mortality conference
Friday
Friday Morning Conference
7 a.m. to noon. Lectures from attendings (curriculum revolves on a three-year basis to be all-inclusive), and review of Bolognia textbook. JAMA Dermatology journal club is held once monthly to review all articles from the previous month.
7 a.m. to noon. Lectures from attendings (curriculum revolves on a three-year basis to be all-inclusive), and review of Bolognia textbook. JAMA Dermatology journal club is held once monthly to review all articles from the previous month.
Regional and National Conferences and Meetings
Nashville Dermatology Society
The Nashville Dermatology Society (NDS) is a robust society of both academic and private practice dermatologists. The NDS generally meets two to three times a year for special events including dinners and presentations from world experts on a variety of dermatologic topics.
A yearly free community skin cancer screening is also organized by the NDS at the VUMC outpatient clinics.
Tennessee Dermatology Society
The Tennessee Dermatology society hosts a yearly meeting that rotates between West, Middle, and East Tennessee. Residents are encouraged to submit posters and oral presentations.
National and regional conferences, American Academy of Dermatology
The department supports the opportunity for residents to attend professional meetings. Residents are encouraged to present posters and oral presentations.