Finding Your Niche in Dermatology

In episode 7 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD talks with Nada Elbuluk, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology at USC Keck School of Medicine and founder/director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program. The episode begins with board review prep on skin of color. The following topics are discussed: lichen planus pigmentosum, seborrheic macular hypopigmentation and common dermatoses presenting differently in skin of color. Dr. Brownstone and Dr. Elbuluk then spend the rest of the episode discussing how to find a niche within the vast field of dermatology. Dr. Elbuluk discusses her journey finding a niche in skin of color and pigmentary disorders and gives some key pointers on how residents can find their niche. Dr. Elbuluk examines pursuing a dermatological niche in either academics or private practice and reviews the expectations of a dermatologist who practices within a specific niche. She ends the episode highlighting how to use your niche to work with industry. This episode will help you discover your passion in dermatology while teaching you how to maximally benefit from your chosen niche!