Mentee Joy XuUCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Mentor Jonathan Glass, MDDartmouth Geisel School of Medicine Overview Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that causes skin and mucosal lesions. Although half of all cases affect children, less than 10% of … [Read more...] about An Analysis of Local Treatment Avenues for Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Cross-cutting Research
Keeping up with Gen Z: Identifying and Validating Impactful Skincare Trends in Pediatric Dermatology
Mentee Elyse Mackenzie, BSRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Mentor Emily Gorell, DOUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical School Overview Skin care trends on TikTok can shape the way kids and teens take care of their skin. Some trends, like using sunscreen more often, help … [Read more...] about Keeping up with Gen Z: Identifying and Validating Impactful Skincare Trends in Pediatric Dermatology
Risk Factors of Central Line Dressing Skin Reactions in Hospitalized Children: Evaluation and Management Consensus Using Delphi Methodology
Mentee Carly Mulinda, BAColumbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Co-Mentors Christine Lauren, MD, MHAMaria Garzon, MDColumbia University Overview Central lines are a necessary part of caring for ill children in the hospital. However, sometimes, the steps taken to keep … [Read more...] about Risk Factors of Central Line Dressing Skin Reactions in Hospitalized Children: Evaluation and Management Consensus Using Delphi Methodology
Equitable Access to Sunscreen as Skin Cancer Primary Prevention for Children from Low-Income Families: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Mentee Celine SchreidahColumbia University Co-Mentors Christine Lauren, MDLarisa Geskin, MDColumbia University Overview Estimates on the financial burden of skin cancer treatment have rapidly increased from $3.6 billion for 3.4 million patients in 2002- 2006 to $8.9 billion for 6.1 million … [Read more...] about Equitable Access to Sunscreen as Skin Cancer Primary Prevention for Children from Low-Income Families: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Surveying caregivers about their interactions with social media for their child’s dermatology care
Mentee Jordan BuiGeorgetown University Co-Mentors Dawn Siegel, MDStanford University Sheligah Maguiness, MDUniversity of Minnesota Overview In pediatric dermatology, wait times to see a physician can be at least three months due to a shortage of specialists in this field. Because of these … [Read more...] about Surveying caregivers about their interactions with social media for their child’s dermatology care
Transition Readiness in Patients with Cutaneous Skin Diseases: A Prospective Observational Study
Mentee Haleh ZabihiUniversity of Toronto Mentor Cathryn Sibbald, MDThe Hospital for Sick Children Overview Transitioning from child to adult care can be difficult for patients with chronic illnesses that begin in childhood, especially those that need to be followed by many doctors and … [Read more...] about Transition Readiness in Patients with Cutaneous Skin Diseases: A Prospective Observational Study
Investigating Access to Pediatric Dermatology Care for Minoritized Youth
Fellow Molly ThaparUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine Mentor Lucinda Kohn, MD, MHSUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine; Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health Overview The negative effects of untreated skin disease disproportionately impact youth from racially and … [Read more...] about Investigating Access to Pediatric Dermatology Care for Minoritized Youth
Geomapping of Pediatric Dermatologists: A practical intervention towards health equity
Mentee Kaylin Beiter, PhDLouisiana State University Mentor Anna Cristina Garza-Mayers, MD, PhDMassachusetts General Hospital Overview Pediatric dermatology (PD) is a medical subspecialty that is often challenging for patients and families to access. This disparity in access is worse for … [Read more...] about Geomapping of Pediatric Dermatologists: A practical intervention towards health equity
