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Upcoming Meetings There are no upcoming meetings currently scheduled. The next meeting will be in the Spring 2006 semester. Previous Meetings Dinner with a Dermatologist Thursday September 1st, 2005 Dermatologists included Patrick Burnett, MD, PhD; Darrel Ellis, MD; Jo-David Fine, MD; Lloyd King, MD, PhD; Tom Stasko, MD; and John Zic, MD. A total of 28 Vanderbilt and Meharry students from all four classes had dinner with dermatology faculy members in groups of six to seven. This format provided a personal atmosphere where students felt comfortable engaging in a dialogue with the dermatologists. At the end of the meeting, there was a brief organizational meeting to start a Dermatology Interest Group at Meharry Medical College. Catering was provided by Grins Cafe. Dr. Jo-David Fine (foreground) and Dr. Lloyd King (background) speak with medical students about dermatology. DIG faculty advisor Dr. John Zic speaks with Meharry and Vanderbilt students. Dermatology Residency Tuesday March 8th, 2005 Guest speakers included (from left to right) Darrel Ellis, MD; Saundrett Arrindell, MD; Chris Robb, MD, PhD; Carla Lee, MD, PhD; Brad Kovach, MD (not pictured); Ben Hayes, MD, PhD; and John Zic, MD. The speakers answered questions about dermatology residency training and career options. A total of 30 students from all four classes attended the meeting. Catering was provided by Chez Jose. Why Become a Dermatologist Tuesday August 24th, 2004 Guest speakers included (from left to right) Brent Moody, MD (not pictured); Alan Boyd, MD; Lloyd King, MD, PhD; George Stricklin, MD, PhD; Darrel Ellis, MD; John Zic, MD; and Adrian Rodriguez, MD. The speakers answered questions about dermatology career options. Students from all four classes attended the meeting. Catering was provided by Calypso Cafe. Dermatology Resident Life Wednesday January 21st, 2004 Guest speakers included (from left to right) Jeff Smith (VMS IV); Ruth Ann Vleugels (VMS IV); Monika Kiripolsky (VMS IV; DIG president); Jennifer Dempsey, M.D. (resident); Brad Kovach, M.D. (resident); Sara Kantrow, M.D.(resident); Joyce Teng, M.D. (resident); John Zic, M.D. (The Vanderbilt Clinic and VA Medical Center); and Michel McDonald, M.D. (The Vanderbilt Clinic). The speakers answered questions about dermatology residency training and career options. A total of 31 students from all four classes attended the meeting. Catering was provided by Chez Jose. Dermatology Career Options: From Private Practice to Basic Research Wednesday October 22, 2003 Guest speakers included (from left to right) Lillian Nanney, Ph.D. (Skin Disease Research Center); Brent Pennington, M.D. (resident); Michael Gold, M.D. (private practice); James Sligh, M.D., Ph.D. (VA Medical Center and Skin Disease Research Center); George Stricklin, M.D., Ph.D.(Chair, Division of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University; The Vanderbilt Clinic; VA Medical Center; and Skin Disease Research Center); and John Zic, M.D. (The Vanderbilt Clinic and VA Medical Center). The speakers answered questions about what it is like to be a dermatologist or do skin research and what are the most interesting aspects of dermatology. A total of 28 students from all four classes attended the meeting. Catering was provided by Calypso Cafe. Dermatology Interest Group Home Page

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