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Webinar: Reviewing and Publishing – Making an Impact in Pediatric Dermatology

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Co-editors of Pediatric Dermatology, Lionel Bercovitch, MD, and Andrea Zaenglein, MD, and chair of PeDRA's Outcomes Committee, Carrie Coughlin, MD, MPHS, offer guidance to reviewers on how to evaluate a manuscript and advice to authors on preparing a strong manuscript for submission. These … [Read more...] about Webinar: Reviewing and Publishing – Making an Impact in Pediatric Dermatology

Three PeDRA Members Receive 2020 Research Awards from the Dermatology Foundation

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March 24, 2020 - The pediatric dermatology community is proud to recognize three PeDRA members as recipients of 2020 Research Awards from the Dermatology Foundation.  Lisa Arkin, MD of the University of Wisconsin received a Pediatric Dermatology Career Development Award for a project titled … [Read more...] about Three PeDRA Members Receive 2020 Research Awards from the Dermatology Foundation

Assessing the current landscape of educational workload amongst pediatric dermatologists involved in teaching primary care residents

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Principal Investigator: Sonal Shah, MDUniversity Hospitals Overview: All board-certified pediatric dermatologists within the United States will be invited to participate in a survey study. The survey study will include questions regarding geographic location of practice, primary practice … [Read more...] about Assessing the current landscape of educational workload amongst pediatric dermatologists involved in teaching primary care residents

Inaugural Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program Year Concludes with Four August Cycle Awardees

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September 14, 2023 – PeDRA awards Emerging Investigator Research Grants to four medical students through its August 2023 application cycle, bringing PeDRA’s total investment through the first year of the Emerging Investigator Research Grants (EIRG) Program to $42,500 across 10 different emerging … [Read more...] about Inaugural Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program Year Concludes with Four August Cycle Awardees

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pilot Grant – ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a devastating chronic inflammatory disease that manifests as recurrent painful nodules under the skin in the intertriginous areas of the body. It is associated with significant impacts on quality of life, psychosocial well-being, and long-term health outcomes of … [Read more...] about Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pilot Grant – ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Equitable Access to Sunscreen as Skin Cancer Primary Prevention for Children from Low-Income Families: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

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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

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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

Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Mentee Grace OkpaliRush Medical College Mentor Colleen Cotton, MDChildren's National Hospital Overview Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating skin condition involving recurrent painful bumps, draining wounds, and scars within skin folds like the underarms, chest, and groin. … [Read more...] about Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa