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Founding PeDRA and Fostering Futures: Dr. Ilona Frieden’s Journey

Educational Programs
2020

Dr. Ilona Frieden is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, and a founding member of PeDRA. She served as PeDRA’s President from 2020 to 2022 and is widely recognized as a leader and mentor in pediatric dermatology. Throughout her career, Dr. Frieden has guided and inspired generations of clinicians and researchers within PeDRA and beyond. In this episode, get to know Dr. Frieden’s career journey and explore the central role mentorship has played in shaping her work and impact.

This episode originally aired in November 2020. Since then, roles on PeDRA committees and positions at institutions or organizations may have changed.

Ilona Frieden, MD
Pediatric Dermatologist

This episode originally aired in November 2020. Since then, roles on PeDRA committees and positions at institutions or organizations may have changed.

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