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
Cross-cutting Research
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
N-Acetylcysteine for Habit – Based Cutaneous Conditions: A Review of Real-World Use in the Pediatric Population
Fellow Diana ZarowinAlbert Einstein College of Medicine Mentor James Treat, MDChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia Overview The aim of this study is to (1) establish the breadth of habit-driven skin disorder diagnosis treated at CHOP with oral Nacetylcysteine, (2) determine dosing range and … [Read more...] about N-Acetylcysteine for Habit – Based Cutaneous Conditions: A Review of Real-World Use in the Pediatric Population
Effects of IBAT inhibitors on itch in pediatric liver disease patients
Fellow Siri ChoragudiUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine Mentor Gil Yosipovitch, MDUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine Overview A common and often unbearable side effect of cholestatic genetic liver disease is that patients experience uncontrollable itch due to increased … [Read more...] about Effects of IBAT inhibitors on itch in pediatric liver disease patients
Investigating the role of Staphylococci in Pediatric Skin Disease
Principal Investigator: Emily Gurnee, MDUniversity of Colorado Denver Overview: Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that commonly causes skin infections. Infections with this type of bacteria may worsen both common and rare skin diseases seen in children. There are several different … [Read more...] about Investigating the role of Staphylococci in Pediatric Skin Disease